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Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska is made up of representatives, the majority of whom have disabilities, from around the State, who are appointed by the Governor. It is a not for profit 501 (c) 3, non Governmental, consumer controlled organization which develops, monitors and evaluates the federally funded State Plan for Independent Living in the state of Alaska, promotes the independent living philosophy statewide, and provides support and technical assistance to the entire network of Centers for Independent Living (CIL). Under the Alaska Statute 47.80.300, "for budgetary purposes, the SILC is located in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The SILC will conduct a public meeting at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Community Health Services conference room in Bethel on September 13-14, 2010. This meeting will be open to the public. The SILC will be accepting public testimony on September 13th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in person or via teleconference.
Interested parties should call 1-888-354-0094, then code 1647304# and announce themselves should they wish to make public comment via teleconference. Written comments may be sent to 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 206, Anchorage, AK 99503; or emailed to
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The Alaska Statewide Independent Living Council is committed to promoting a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self help, self determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy, in order to maximize leadership, empowerment, independence, productivity, and to support full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
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