The Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee (SILC TN) would like to invite you to apply to be a member of our Council.
The SILC TN, is a 501(c)3 independent nonprofit governed by people with disabilities. For more than 20 years, our mission has been to promote Independent Living (IL) philosophies in Tennessee and support its practices and values. As such, the SILC TN educates the community and public leaders about the IL philosophy, provides training and support to the Independent Living community, and, per new language of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), facilitates funding opportunities for expanding the practice of IL in Tennessee.
The SILC is a Council appointed by the Governor and comprised of Tennesseans with diverse disabilities and advocates for people with disabilities from across the state. The Council supports and oversees the work of the SILC TN and participates in developing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) in collaboration with the Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Council then monitors, reviews, and evaluates the SPIL implementation. The Council also coordinates activities with the State Rehabilitation Council and with other councils to address issues affecting Tennesseans with disabilities.
The Council meets quarterly to review budgets and SILC updates, and receive board training. Members are encouraged to participate in subcommittes as well that meet between quarterly meetings as necessary and address single areas of focus in more depth. Subcommittee topics currently include outreach, fundraising, and the SPIL. Council positions are three year commitments.
To apply for the Council, please print off and complete the application below and submit an up-to-date resume to [email protected] . The application and resume will be submitted to the Governor’s office for review.
Thank you for interest in the SILC. We look forward to receiving your application!
The SILC TN, is a 501(c)3 independent nonprofit governed by people with disabilities. For more than 20 years, our mission has been to promote Independent Living (IL) philosophies in Tennessee and support its practices and values. As such, the SILC TN educates the community and public leaders about the IL philosophy, provides training and support to the Independent Living community, and, per new language of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), facilitates funding opportunities for expanding the practice of IL in Tennessee.
The SILC is a Council appointed by the Governor and comprised of Tennesseans with diverse disabilities and advocates for people with disabilities from across the state. The Council supports and oversees the work of the SILC TN and participates in developing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) in collaboration with the Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Council then monitors, reviews, and evaluates the SPIL implementation. The Council also coordinates activities with the State Rehabilitation Council and with other councils to address issues affecting Tennesseans with disabilities.
The Council meets quarterly to review budgets and SILC updates, and receive board training. Members are encouraged to participate in subcommittes as well that meet between quarterly meetings as necessary and address single areas of focus in more depth. Subcommittee topics currently include outreach, fundraising, and the SPIL. Council positions are three year commitments.
To apply for the Council, please print off and complete the application below and submit an up-to-date resume to [email protected] . The application and resume will be submitted to the Governor’s office for review.
Thank you for interest in the SILC. We look forward to receiving your application!
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