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Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council
Public Hearing Notice

Roseville, MN
June 13, 2007

State Plan for Independent Living

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

WHY:  To remain eligible for Federal IL funds, the State of Minnesota must develop and submit to the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, a new SPIL every three years.  The deadline for submitting this SPIL is June 30, 2007.  With final approval from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, this SPIL will be effective from October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2009.

WHEN:  June 13, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Roseville Public Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, 55113; (651) 628-6803

For More Information, or to obtain an alternative formatted copy of the SPIL prior to the public hearing, phone: (800) 328-9095, or (651) 297-2705, or TTY (651) 296-3900, email brad.westerlund@state.mn.us

You may also submit written comments regarding the SPIL, by sending them to brad.westerlund@state.mn.us  

Alternative format copies of the proposed SPIL will also be available at the public hearing.  ASL interpreters will be present at the public hearing.  The public hearing site is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities.