Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council
Public Hearing Notice

Roseville, MN
June 18th, 2010

State Plan for Independent Living

WHAT: The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development invite public comments on the proposed State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).  The SPIL guides the direction and expansion of Independent Living (IL) programs and services statewide.

WHY: To remain eligible for Federal Independent Living funds, the State of Minnesota must develop and submit to the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) a new SPIL every three years. The deadline for submitting this SPIL is June 30, 2010.  With final approval from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, this SPIL will be effective from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013.

WHEN: The public hearing will be held on June 18th, 2010 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Radisson Hotel, 2540 Cleveland Avenue N., Roseville, MN 55113

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Consumers of Independent Living Services, Independent Living  service-providers, other providers of disability-related services, other interested individuals.

For More Information, or to obtain an alternative formatted copy of the SPIL prior to the public hearing, phone: (651) 259-7351, or toll free (800) 328-9095, or TTY (651) 296-3900.

Individuals unable to attend the public hearing may e-mail, telephone, or submit written comments on the proposed SPIL by contacting Brad Westerlund, IL Program Specialist, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, St. Paul, MN 55101, or at the telephone numbers listed above, or e-mail: brad.westerlund@state.mn.us

Print and formatted (braille, disc, audio) copies of the proposed SPIL will also be available at the public hearing site. ASL interpreters will be present at the public hearing. The public hearing site is fully accessible to people with disabilities.