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Quick Facts about the Idaho SILC

• State Independent Living Councils were established under the authority of Title VII Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 796d)
• In 1993, the Idaho SILC was established by Governor Cecil D. Andrus by Executive Order 93-01.
• In 2004, the Idaho SILC became a self-governing entity by HB 711; Idaho Code, Title 56, Chapter 12.
• The SILC develops, implements, and monitors the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) as required by Section 704 of the Rehabilitation Act. It is updated every three years.
• The SILC promotes independent living for individuals with disabilities and works with the Centers for Independent Living to increase and improve their services.
• The SILC also works with Vocational Rehabilitation, which is the Designated State Unit, and the legislature to improve services for and advocate for and with individuals with disabilities.