Adventures in Independent Living.



Our Committees

The State Independent Living Council (SILC) has established the following standing committees for the conduct of ongoing business and may form special committees when deemed necessary to carry out the function of the SILC.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the fiscal, policy, and personnel functions of the Council in addition to the coordination of all Council activities.

Chair
Vice Chair
Past Chair
At Large Member
Policy Chair
Planning Chair
Outreach Chair
Program Chair
Membership Chair

Angela Lindig
Mark Gravatt

Rick Huber
Rick Huber
James Solem
Virgil Edwards
Deanna Watson
Mark Gravatt


Outreach Committee

The Outreach Committee is responsible for functions relating to outreach, public awareness, publications, and public forums, etc.

Chair, Virgil Edwards
Mark Gravatt
Aymee Michels-Ledda
Erick Yeary
Brian Helsley
Holly Player

Program Committee

The Program Committee is responsible for the monitoring of contracts in addition to studies and analysis, support for centers for independent living (CIL), activities to improve current disability services, and demonstrations to expand and improve independent living services.

Chair, Deanna Watson
Scott Benson
Mark Gravatt
Aymee Michels-Ledda
Ray Lockary
Deana Gilchrist

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee shall be responsible for activities related to the promulgation of rules and regulations, coordination of legislative activities, and development of periodic reports.

Chair, Rick Huber
Virgil Edwards
David Miles
Michael Graham
Angela Lindig
James Solem
Deana Gilchrist

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee shall be responsible for the development and monitoring of the Council three-year plan, the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the State independent living three year plans, and the coordination of activities with other councils and State agencies.

Chair, James Solem
Candy Harris
Ray Lockary
Deanna Watson
Darcy Neser
Brian Helsley
David Miles
Michael Graham
Deana Gilchrist
Nancy Wise

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for all functions relating to Council membership, including recruitment, orientation and training, and retention.

Chair, Mark Gravatt
Scott Benson
Candy Harris
Rick Huber
Darcy Neser
Erick Yeary
Nancy Wise
Holly Player