Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council

PO Box 104174
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4174

Phone: (573)-415-8775
Fax:

Email: AdonisTBrown@mosilc.org
Website: http://www.mosilc.org

Director: Adonis T. Brown, MBA/OLD/HCA - Executive Director

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: 29 USC Sec. 796d

Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Mission:

Function: The Statewide Independent Living Council will jointly develop and submit (in conjuction with the designated State agency) the State plan required by The Rehabilitation Act; monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the State plan; coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council established under the Rehabilitation Act and council that address the needs of specific disability populations and issues under other federal laws; ensure that all regularly scheduled meetings of the council are open to the public and sufficient advance notice is provided; and submit to the Commissioner of Education such periodic reports as the Commissioner may resonably request, and keep such records, and afford such access to such records, as the Commissioner finds necessary to verify such reports.

SubCommittees: Executive Committee Budget Committee Consumer Satisfaction Committee Legislative Committee Certification Committee Training Assistance Committee Service Capacity Committee

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 meetings, minimum

Location of meetings: Statewide, location for each posted on website.

Duration of meetings: 1 day; committee meetings, 1/2 day

Preparation time for meetings: 4 hours or more

Total time commitment: 4 hours or more

Details on Members

Total members: 15

Appointed members: 15

Term length: 3 years (* Denotes Member with a Disability)

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for meals and other realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: Number of members is variable based on need. At least 1 member must be the Executive Director of a Center for Independent Living chosen by the Executive Directors of the Centers for Independent Living within the state; 1 non-voting ex-officio member must be a representative from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education; The council may include other non-voting ex-officio members must be representatives from other state agencies that provide services for individuals with disabilities; Other members appointed by the Governor may include representatives from Centers for Independent Living, parents and guardians of individuals with disabilities, advocates of and for individuals with disabilities, representatives from private businesses, representatives from organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. Members must represent a broad range of individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds who are knowledgeable about centers for independent living and independent living services. A majority of the voting members shall be individuals with disabilities who are not employed by any State agency or center for independent living. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.

Political Requirements: None

Geographic Requirements: None specifically, but must provide statewide representation

Senate Consent Required: No