The ​TN Statewide Plan for Independent Living

The SPIL outlines the areas the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will focus their efforts and services on for the next three years. 

Please download the SPIL 2025 - 2027 document below

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What is a State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)?

State Plans for Independent Living (SPILs) show how federal, state, and other funds will be used to support the state’s independent living programs as well as collaborations with other partners in the state and other ACL grantees to enhance and expand service delivery and options for individuals with disabilities.

Sec. 704(a) of The Rehabilitation Act, as amended requires the review and revision of the SPIL, not less than once every three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, needs in the state for:

(A) the provision of independent living services in the state;
(B) the development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living;  and
(C) working relationships and collaboration between--
(i)  centers for independent living; and

(ii)(I)  entities carrying out programs that provide independent living services, including those serving older individuals;
(II) other community-based organizations that provide or coordinate the provision of housing, transportation, employment, information and referral assistance, services, and supports for individuals with significant disabilities; and
(III) entities carrying out other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.


The SPILs also includes the following:
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  • The core services that WIOA requires
  • An explanation and requirement for the state matching requirement
  • Legal basis and certifications, DSE assurances, and SILC assurances
  • A chart for the financial plan 
  • A chart for centers' for independent living service areas and oversight
  • A signatures section.