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Independent Living Services
Ronda WilliamsIL Program SpecialistNovember 10, 2014
Authorized by Chapter 1 of Title VII of Rehab Act to promote a philosophy of IL, including philosophy of self control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual system advocacy.
To maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities, and promote and maximize integration and full inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into mainstream of American society
Purpose
DRS is the Designated State Unit (DSU) responsible for administration of the VR program provides fiscal oversight for the Part B funds that
go to the 3 CIL’s in South Dakota. provides direct oversight of these funds and
related activities and provides technical assistance to the CIL’s as requested.
This requires annual on-site reviews of the Independent Living Centers to ensure fiscal and programmatic accountability of Part B funds.
DRS Role
To be eligible to receive assistance under Chapter 1 of Title VII of the Act, each state shall establish a Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) which meets requirements of Section 705 of the Act. SILC must be independent of the state
agency Members appointed by the Governor
Statewide Independent Living Council
At least one CIL Director Representative from the DSU and other state
agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities (non-voting)
Individuals with disabilities Parents/guardians of individuals with disabilities Advocates Representatives from private businesses Representatives from organizations providing services
to individuals with disabilities
Composition of SILC
SILC member composition must be comprised of members who: Provide statewide representation Represent a broad range of individuals with
disabilities Are knowledgeable about centers and IL
services At least 50% of SILC voting members must
have a significant disability
Qualifications of SILC
Jointly develop and sign the State plan required by Section 704 of the Act
Monitor, review and evaluate implementation of the state plan
Coordinate activities with VR Board and councils that address needs of specific disability populations
Ensure regular meetings are open to the public and advance notice provided
Duties of SILC
Overall Goals of the IL programs and services:
1. Provide quality IL services, emphasizing the 4 core IL services to eligible individuals that will enable them to fully participate in community life.2. Improve access to IL services for eligible individuals who are currently unserved or underserved.
State Plan for Independent Living
3. Work to expand availability of accessible, affordable housing options for individuals with significant disabilities.4. Strengthen IL services in SD and advance the
IL philosophy of consumer directed services.
Each Goal has objectives and activities the SILC workgroups work on to achieve the above stated goals. Objectives include time frames.
State Plan for Independent Living
SD Division of Rehabilitation Services awards Part B funds directly to CIL’s for provision of IL services. Part B funds also used to fund administrative support for the SILC.
Rehabilitation Services Administration awards Part C funds directly to the CIL’s annually for provision of IL services.
Funding of CIL’s
Independent Living Choices - Matt Cain4107 S. Carnegie
Sioux Falls, SD 57106(605) 362-35501-800-947-3770
http://www.ilcchoices.org/Additional offices in Aberdeen, Chamberlain,
Huron, Madison, Mitchell, Watertown, Yankton
Centers for Independent Living
Native American Advocacy Program Marla Bull Bear – Director
PO Box 27734838 US Hwy 18Herrick, SD 57538
(605) 775-2147www.lakotanaap.org
Covers Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River, Standing Rock, Rosebud, Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Yankton Sioux
reservations
Centers for Independent Living
Western Resource for Independent LivingAnn Van Loan – Director
405 E. Omaha St., Suite DRapid City, SD 57702
(605)718-19301-888-434-4943
http://www.wril.org/Additional offices in Spearfish and Pierre
Centers for Independent Living
CIL SERVICE AREA: NAAP-red; ILC North-purple; ILC –Dk Blue; WRIL-Lt. blue;
McPherson
Edmunds
MarshallRoberts
DayGrant
Deuel
Codington
Hamlin
ClarkSpink
Beadle
Corson
Campbell
Ziebach
Dewey
Walworth
Potter Faulk
HandHyde
Sully
HughesStanley
LymanJones
Mellette
Tripp
Todd
KingsburyBrookings
Buffalo
Brule
GregoryCharlesMix
Jerauld Sanborn Miner LakeMoody
AuroraDavison
Hanson
McCookMinnehaha
Douglas Hutchinson Turner
LincolnBon
HommeYankton
ClayUnion
Bennett
Jackson
Shannon
Custer
Fall River
Pennington
MeadeLawerence
Butte
Perkins
Harding Brown
Haakon
Individual with a significant physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment;
Ability to function independently in the family or community or to obtain, maintain or advance in employment is substantially limited, and
For whom delivery of IL services will improve ability to function independently in the family or community or to continue employment.
Eligibility
Information and Referral Services- can be provided to anyone in relation to their rights, resources and responsibilities, can be provided individually, in a group, in person or by phone.
Independent Living Skills Training-teach independent living skills such as food prep, social skills, shopping, personal grooming, and financial management. Should encompass a broad view of life skills and not limited to basic survival skills.
Core Services
Peer Counseling Services- Provided to IL clients by an individual with a similar disability. Can meet one-to-one or with a group of peers to discuss issues related to their disability.
Individual and Systems Advocacy- Assist an IL client in developing skills needed to advocate on their own behalf. Includes community awareness, assistance in obtaining access to benefits, and services and programs which client may be entitled.
Travel Core – Travel time to deliver Core services to IL clients.
Core Services
Children’s Services – for youth under age 14 to supplement services offered by school system to foster child’s learning and ability to function independently.
Housing and Shelter – Securing housing, adaptive housing services
Mobility Training – Services to assist an individual to get around in their home and community
Other Services
Personal Assistance Services – Assist with personal bodily functions, communicative, household, community participation
Preventive Services – Services intended to prevent additional disabilities or prevent increase in severity of existing disability.
Prostheses, orthotics – Assistance to obtain through other sources adaptive device or appliance to substitute for one or more parts of the human body
Other Services
Recreational Services – Opportunities for involvement in meaningful leisure time activities (participate in community affairs and other activities that may be competitive, active or quiet).
Transportation Services – Services to assist individual to secure reliable, safe transportation
Other Services
Youth Transition Services – for 14-24 year old students to promote self awareness, self esteem, develop advocacy and self empowerment skills. Assist to explore career options, transition to post school activities, adult services, etc.
Communication Services – Train in communication equipment use, interpreter services, Braille instruction, reading services
Other Services
Rehabilitation Technology Services – Services assisting in acquisition or use of applied technologies or engineering methodologies to address barriers in education, rehabilitation, transportation, recreation.
Employment/Vocational Services – Services to achieve or maintain employment.
Assistive Technology- Any device used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities and any AT service that assists in selection, acquisition or use of an AT device.
Other Services
Home Modifications and Assistive Devices – Devices and modifications that teach a client to function independently in the family or community or to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment. (ramps, roll-in shower, lower cabinets)
Telecommunication Adaptive Devices – assist a client to independently communicate or answer the phone.
Travel Other – Travel time to deliver Other Services to IL clients.
Other Services
19397
1459
35
24
945
39
Disability
CognitiveMental/EmotionalPhysicalHearingVisionMultipleOther
Type of Disability
Age of IL Clients
916
1872
Gender
MaleFemale
Gender of IL clients
191
9
29
2
2502
271913
Race/Ethnicity
American IndianAsianAfrican AmericanNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhiteHispanic/LatinoMulti-RacialUnknown
Race/Ethnicity
1660
53 7133
Closed IL Cases
Completed GoalsDiedWithdrawnMovedOther
Closure Reasons
Section 704(c) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) effective July 22, 2014:
Independent Living was a program with US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration with authority over Independent Living Centers
Elevates IL Program by establishing an Independent Living Administration through US Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living.
Reauthorization of Rehab Act
Adding to the purpose of the Act: To maximize opportunities for individuals with disabilities,
including those with significant disabilities, for competitive integrated employment
Increase employment opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities through encouraging meaningful input by employers and VR services providers on successful employment placement strategies
Ensure youth with disabilities transitioning from special education services under IDEA and Section 504 are continuing their education or employed in competitive integrated employment.
Improving IL Services
Addition of Transition as 5th Core Service Increase in Part C funds over a 5 year period National Institute on Disability, Independent
Living, and Rehabilitation Research (from NIDRR to NIDILRR) and the Assistive Technology Act also move to the Administration of Community Living (ACL)
Older blind services remain with RSA
Other changes
Ronda Williams, Independent Living Program Specialist
Dept. of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services
3800 E. Hwy 34, Hillsview PlazaPierre, SD 57501(605) 773-5989
Thank you!!
