Smooth as SILC: An Introduction to Statewide Independent Living Councils

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2008

COURSE DATES: April 7-25, 2008

ORIENTATION TELECONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS: April 3, 2008

PURPOSE: This three-week distance learning course orients members of SILCs to the laws and regulations that guide their daily activities. In addition, it applies the principles and philosophy of independent living to situations commonly encountered by statewide independent living councils.

TARGET AUDIENCE: SILC executives, staff, and members. CIL staff and board may benefit as well. This is a beginning to intermediate level course. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1.      Describe how the SILC fits into independent living, the Rehabilitation Act (“Rehab Act”), and the Workforce Investment Act.
2.      Identify the laws and regulations governing SILCs.
3.      Explain the history and philosophy of Independent Living and how to integrate the principles into daily activities and practices.
4.      Describe the composition and duties of the SILC.
5.      Describe how SILC activities are funded.
6.      Discuss creative and innovate approaches to address the SILC mission.
7.      Describe how to use the State Plan to organize and plan for change.

The course utilizes a participant text and the Internet for participant interaction. The text is designed to provide sufficient background information to make it possible for all students to assume an active role in online discussions. The centerpiece of the text will be a series of scenarios and exercises, most of which will be assigned for discussion and debate. Additional readings and videotapes will be recommended, but not required, to enhance the participant's understanding of the topic.

FORMAT: The course spans three weeks and uses a Web site to engage participants in discussion of the content and issues. The instructor is available to lead the forum on the Web site and for technical assistance throughout the course. Participants are asked to read the assignments, review scenarios that address course content, and engage in the online class message forums. Participants will devote an average of 3-5 hours per week to assignments and activities. 

THE INSTRUCTOR: Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program.

PAYMENT INFORMATION: The course fee is $100 per participant. Payment may be made by credit card through the Web site at the time of registration. Credit card orders are also accepted by phone at 713.520.0232 ext. 130. Do not send credit card information by e-mail, since such transactions are not secure. Checks or money orders are also accepted and should be mailed with a completed application form. Return your completed registration form and payment to:

ILRU/ONLINE LEARNING 2008
2323 S Shepherd, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019

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ONLINE COURSES FROM ILRU: This online course is presented by the IL NET, the national training and technical assistance project for centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils. The IL NET is operated by the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program at TIRR in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). Online course implementation is facilitated by the Interdisciplinary Training Division of the Center for Persons with Disabilities, Utah State University.

OTHER QUESTIONS: Contact Dawn Heinsohn at ILRU, 713.520.0232 ext. 130

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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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