In accordance with Federal Statute the Governor of Connecticut appoints each member of our twenty-three member statewide council. The Council is charged by the United States Congress to advance the principles and philosophy of Independent Living for all citizens with disabilities. Federal Statute requires that at least fifty-one percent of the Council’s membership be comprised of persons with a disability. The Council, which is funded by both state and federal resources, collaborates with five Centers for Independent Living, located in the communities of Hartford, Naugatuck, Norwich, Stratford, and West Haven.

SILC meetings are open to the public.  Our Annual Meeting will take place on September 29th at the Sheraton East Hartford, 100 East River Drive in Hartford, CT.  Special accommodations must be requested by calling the SILC office at (860) 523-0126 by September 15th. Lunch will be served at 12:15.   Meeting begins at 1:00 and ends at 3:00.

A primary responsibility of the Council is to develop and administer a three year strategic plan known as the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The “SPIL” details Council’s plans, advocating, and financially supporting independent living initiatives for individuals with disabilities.

What’s happening in Connecticut this month? Click here to view the calendar created by the CT Disability Advocacy Collaborative. Click here to review the news bulletin created by CDAC.

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