NC Statewide Independent Living Council

Promoting a Philosophy of Independent Living

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After downloading the form above, please complete it then send the form and a resume to NCSILC Development Committee Chair Kelly Rowe Rodriguez at miss_kelly_nc@hotmail.com .

Responsibilities and Expectations

It is the responsibility of each NCSILC member to attend regularly called meetings, to participate in said meetings, and to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the laws of the State of North Carolina.

Composition of NCSILC

Members of the NCSILC shall be appointed by the governor and shall be composed of members:

  • who provide statewide representation, and who represent a broad range of disabilities from diverse backgrounds;
  • who are knowledgeable about Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and independent living services;
  • Voting members - a majority of whom are---
    • individuals with disabilities described in Section 7(8)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992; and
    • not employed by a State agency or CIL.
Members of the NCSILC shall be composed of:
  • at least one CIL director that is chosen by the directors of the other CILs within the state;
  • an ex-officio, non voting member from each of the Designated State Units (DSUs); and
  • ex-officio representatives from other State agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities.

The NCSILC may include:

  • other representatives from CILs;
  • parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities;
  • advocates of and for indviduals with disabilities;
  • representatives from private business;
  • representatives from organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities; and
  • other appropriate individuals.

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