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Expanding the Power of the Independent Living Movement

Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act
1986 & 1992: A Comparison

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TITLE I
CONSUMER CONTROL

1986

1992

None

Rehabilitation Advisory Council
ELIGIBILITY

1986

1992

Counselor has full authority 
to determine eligibility

Presumption of eligibility

Typical 4-6 month eligibility 
determination period

60-day eligibility determination period
SOCIAL SECURITY REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS

1986

1992

Funds used for "program"

Funds may be used in Title I, VI-C, or VII
APPEALS

1986

1992

State agency director may overrule 
independent hearing officer"

State agency director may overrule only 
with "clear and convincing evidence"

CAPs in state agencies

CAPs in state agencies

 

TITLE II
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY 
AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH (NIDRR)

1986

1992

No consumer input

Research advisory council


TITLE IV
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY (NCD)

1986

1992

5 of 15 members with disabilities

8 of 15 members with disabilities 
(or parents/guardians)

 
 
 

TITLE VI
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

1986

1992

No consumer representation

At least one person with a disability

 
 
 

TITLE VII
STATEWIDE IL COUNCIL

1986

1992

Appointed by state agency director 

Appointed by governor

Majority of members with disabilities 
(or parents/guardians)

Majority of members with disabilities
STATE IL PLAN

1986

1992

IL plan is "considered" 

SILC has shared authority for the IL plan 
with state agency director
STANDARDS

1986

1992

To be approved by NCD

Center adherence required

Vague reference to "advocacy"

"Individual and systems advocacy" is core service

Indicators by 1988

Indicators by October 1, 1993
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS AND SERVICES

1986

1992

State agency has first right to funds

States contributing more than feds have first right

Contract agreements with CILs 

Grants to CILs

"Consumer control" not defined 

"Consumer control" defined and required

Revised 5/95

 

 

The mission of the IL NET is to provide training and technical assistance on a variety of issues central to independent living today--understanding the Rehab Act, what the statewide independent living council is and how it can operate most effectively, management issues for centers for independent living, systems advocacy, computer networking, and others. Training activities are conducted conference-style, via long-distance communication, webcasts, through widely disseminated print and audio materials, and through the promotion of a strong national network of centers and individuals in the independent living field.

Substantial support for development of this publication was provided by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education. The content is the responsibility of ILRU and no official endorsement of the Department of Education should be inferred.


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