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###### State: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**[State Plan For\
Independent Living]{.smallcaps}**

**[(SPIL)]{.smallcaps}**

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Chapter 1, Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

**[State Independent Living Services (SILS) Program]{.smallcaps}**

**[Part B]{.smallcaps}**

###### Centers for Independent Living (CIL) Program

###### Part C

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###### TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: Assurances

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications 3

Section 2: SPIL Development 3

Section 3: Independent Living Services 5

Section 4: Eligibility 5

Section 5: Staffing Requirements 5

Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting 6

Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting 6

Section 8: Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information 7

Section 9: Signatures 7

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities 8

Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services 12

Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers 14

Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU) 14

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) 15

Section 6: Service Provider Requirements 16

Section 7: Evaluation 17

Section 8: State-Imposed Requirements 17

**PART I: Assurances**

State of: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications**

1.  The designated State unit (DSU) eligible to submit the State Plan
    for Independent Living (SPIL or the plan) and authorized under State
    law to perform the functions of the State under the State
    Independent Living Services (SILS) and Centers for Independent
    Living (CIL) programs is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (insert
    name of DSU). *34 CFR 76.104(a)(1) and (2); 34 CFR 364.22(a)*

2.  The separate State agency eligible to submit the plan and authorized
    under State law to provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services
    to individuals who are blind is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
    (insert name of separate State agency). Indicate N/A if not
    applicable. *34 CFR 76.104(a)(1) and (2); 34 CFR 364.20(d) and
    364.22(c)*

3.  The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) that meets the
    requirements of section 705 of the Act and is authorized to perform
    the functions outlined in section 705(c) of the Act in the State is
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (insert name of
    SILC). *34 CFR 364.21(a)*

4.  The DSU and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to
    provide VR services to individuals who are blind, and the SILC are
    authorized to jointly develop, sign and submit this SPIL on behalf
    of the State, and have adopted or otherwise formally approved the
    SPIL. *34 CFR 76.104(a)(7); 34 CFR 364.20(c) and (d)*

5.  The DSU, and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to
    provide VR services to individuals who are blind, may legally carry
    out each provision of the plan and will comply with all applicable
    Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the
    three-year period it receives funding under the SPIL. *34 CFR
    76.104; 34 CFR 80.11(c)*

6.  The SPIL is the basis for State operation and administration of the
    program. All provisions of the SPIL are consistent with State law.
    *34 CFR 76.104(a)(4) and (8)*

7.  The representative of the DSU and, if applicable, of the separate
    State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who
    are blind, who has the authority under State law to receive, hold,
    and disburse Federal funds made available under the SPIL and to
    submit the SPIL jointly with the SILC chairperson is
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Name, title of DSU director) and
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Name, title of separate State
    agency director, if applicable). *34 CFR 76.104(a)(5) and (6)*

**Section 2:** **SPIL Development**

1.  The plan shall be reviewed and revised not less than once every
    three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning,
    financial support and coordination, and other assistance to
    appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, the
    needs in the State for:

-   The provision of State independent living services;

-   The development and support of a statewide network of centers for
    independent living; and

-   Working relationships between programs providing independent living
    services and independent living centers, the vocational
    rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs
    providing services for individuals with disabilities. *34 CFR
    364.20(f)*

    1.  The DSU and SILC conduct public meetings to provide all segments
        of the public, including interested groups, organizations and
        individuals, an opportunity to comment on the State plan prior
        to its submission to the Commissioner and on any revisions to
        the approved State plan. *34 CFR 364.20(g)(1)*

    2.  The DSU and SILC establish and maintain a written description of
        procedures for conducting public meetings in accordance with the
        following requirements. The DSU and SILC shall provide:

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-   appropriate and sufficient notice of the public meetings (that is,
    at least 30 days prior to the public meeting through various media
    available to the general public, such as newspapers and public
    service announcements, and through specific contacts with
    appropriate constituency groups and organizations identified by the
    DSU and SILC);

-   reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely
    on alternative modes of communication in the conduct of the public
    meetings, including providing sign language interpreters and
    audio-loops; and

-   public meeting notices, written material provided prior to or at the
    public meetings, and the approved State plan in accessible formats
    for individuals who rely on alternative modes of communication. *34
    CFR 364.20(g)(2)*

    1.  At the public meetings to develop the State plan, the DSU and
        SILC identify those provisions in the SPIL that are
        State-imposed requirements beyond what would be required to
        comply with the regulations in 34 CFR parts 364, 365, 366,
        and 367. *34 CFR 364.20(h*)

    2.  The DSU will seek to incorporate into, and describe in, the
        State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL
        services to older individuals who are blind that are developed
        under a project funded under chapter 2 of title VII of the Act
        and that the DSU determines to be effective. *34 CFR 364.28*

    3.  The DSU and SILC actively consult, as appropriate, in the
        development of the State plan with the director of the Client
        Assistance Program (CAP) authorized under section 112 of the
        Act. *34 CFR 364.20(e)*

####### Section 3: Independent Living Services 

3.1 The State, directly or through grants or contracts, will provide IL
services with Federal, State,

or other funds. *34 CFR 364.43(b)*

2.  Independent living services shall be provided to individuals with
    significant disabilities in accordance with an independent living
    plan mutually agreed upon by an appropriate staff member of the
    service provider and the individual, unless the individual signs a
    waiver stating that such a plan is unnecessary. *34 CFR 364.43(c)*

3.  All service providers will use formats that are accessible to notify
    individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of
    title VII about:

-   the availability of the CAP authorized by section 112 of the Act;

-   the purposes of the services provided under the CAP; and

-   how to contact the CAP. *34 CFR 364.30*

    2.  Participating service providers meet all applicable State
        licensure or certification requirements. *34 CFR 365.31(c)*

**Section 4: Eligibility**

1.  Any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR
    364.4(b), is eligible for IL services under the SILS and CIL
    programs authorized under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act. Any
    individual may seek information about IL services under these
    programs and request referral to other services and programs for
    individuals with significant disabilities, as appropriate. The
    determination of an individual\'s eligibility for IL services under
    the SILS and CIL programs meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.
    *34 CFR 364.40(a), (b) and (c)*

2.  Service providers apply eligibility requirements without regard to
    age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion or type
    of significant disability of the individual applying for IL
    services. *34 CFR 364.41(a)*

3.  Service providers do not impose any State or local residence
    requirement that excludes any individual who is present in the State
    and who is otherwise eligible for IL services from receiving IL
    services. *34 CFR 364.41(b)*

**Section 5: Staffing Requirements**

1.  Service provider staff includes personnel who are specialists in the
    development and provision of IL services and in the development and
    support of centers. *34 CFR 364.23(a*)

2.  To the maximum extent feasible, a service provider makes available
    personnel able to communicate:

-   with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on
    alternative modes of communication, such as manual communication,
    nonverbal communication devices, Braille or audio tapes, and who
    apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act; and

-   in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities
    whose English proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL
    services under title VII of the Act. *34 CFR 364.23(b)*

    1.  Service providers establish and maintain a program of staff
        development for all classes of positions involved in providing
        IL services and, if appropriate, in administering the CIL
        program. The staff development programs emphasize improving the
        skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL
        services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL
        philosophy. *34 CFR 364.24*

    2.  All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of
        chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will take affirmative action
        to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with
        significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions
        required with respect to the employment of individuals with
        disabilities under section 503 of the Act. *34 CFR 364.31*

####### Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting 

1.  All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of
    chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will comply with applicable EDGAR
    fiscal and accounting requirements and will adopt those fiscal
    control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure
    the proper disbursement of and accounting for those funds. *34 CFR
    364.34*

####### Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting 

1.  In addition to complying with applicable EDGAR recordkeeping
    requirements, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B
    and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will maintain records
    that fully disclose and document:

-   the amount and disposition by the recipient of that financial
    assistance;

-   The total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with
    which the financial assistance is given or used;

-   the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking
    supplied by other sources;

-   compliance with the requirements of chapter 1 of title VII of the
    Act and Part 364 of the regulations; and

-   other information that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate
    to facilitate an effective audit. *34 CFR 364.35(a) and (b)*

    1.  With respect to the records that are required by 34 CFR 364.35,
        all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of
        chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will submit reports that the
        Commissioner determines to be appropriate. *34 CFR 364.36*

    2.  All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of
        chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will provide access to the
        Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly
        authorized representatives, to the records listed in 34 CFR
        364.37 for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and
        compliance reviews. *34 CFR 364.37*

**Section 8: Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information**

1.  Each service provider will adopt and implement policies and
    procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal
    information, including photographs and lists of names in accordance
    with the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a)(1-6). *34 CFR 364.56(a)*

**Section 9: Signatures**

After having carefully reviewed all of the assurances in sections 1 - 8
of this SPIL, the undersigned hereby affirm that the State of
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is in compliance and will remain in
compliance with the aforementioned assurances during
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (specify the

three-year period covered by this SPIL).

The effective date of this SPIL is October 1, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(year)

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SIGNATURE OF SILC CHAIRPERSON DATE

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NAME OF SILC CHAIRPERSON

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SIGNATURE OF DSU DIRECTOR DATE

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NAME AND TITLE OF DSU DIRECTOR

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SIGNATURE OF DIRECTOR OF THE SEPARATE DATE

STATE AGENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND

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NAME AND TITLE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE

SEPARATE STATE AGENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND

State of: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Part II: Narrative**

####### Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities 

1.  [Goals and Mission -- 34 CFR 364.42(b)(1)]{.underline}

Describe the overall goals and mission of the State\'s IL programs and
services. The SPIL must address the goals and mission of both the SILS
and the CIL programs, including those of the State agency for
individuals who are blind as they relate to the parts of the SPIL
administered by that agency.

1.2 [Objectives -- 34 CFR 364.42(a)(1) and (d); 34 CFR 364.32; 34 CFR
364.33]{.underline}

1.2A Specify the objectives to be achieved and the time frame for
achieving them.

1.2B Describe the steps planned regarding outreach to populations in the
State that are unserved or underserved by programs under title VII,
including minority groups and urban and rural populations. This section
of the SPIL must:

-   Identify the populations to be designated for targeted outreach
    efforts;

-   Identify the geographic areas (i.e., communities) in which the
    targeted populations reside; and

-   Describe how the needs of individuals with significant disabilities
    from minority group backgrounds will be addressed.

1.3 [Financial Plan -- 34 CFR 364.42(a)(2) and (3); 34 CFR
364.29]{.underline}

Describe in sections 1.3A and 1.3B, below, the financial plan for the
use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the SPIL objectives.

1.3A Financial Plan Tables

Complete the financial plan tables covering years 1, 2 and 3 of this
SPIL. For each funding source, provide estimated dollar amounts
anticipated for the applicable uses. The financial plan table should
include only those funding sources and amounts that are intended to
support one or more of the objectives identified in section 1.2 of the
SPIL. To the extent possible, the tables and narratives must reflect the
applicable financial information from centers for independent living.
Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about
completing the financial tables and narratives.

-   Insert additional rows for the specific funding sources and amounts
    expected within the categories of Other Federal Funds and
    Non-Federal Funds.

**[Year 1]{.underline}**

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  **[Sources]{.underline}**   **[Approximate                                      
                              Funding Amounts and                                 
                              Uses]{.underline}**                                 

                              SILC Resource Plan    IL Services    General CIL    Other SPIL
                                                                   Operations     Activities

  **Title VII Funds**                                                             

  Chapter 1, Part B                                                               

  Chapter 1, Part C                                                               

  Chapter 2, OIB (only those                                                      
  provided by the OIB grantee                                                     
  to further a SPIL                                                               
  objective)                                                                      

                                                                                  

  **Other Federal Funds**                                                         

  Sec. 101(a)(18) of the Act                                                      
  (Innovation and Expansion)                                                      

  Other                                                                           

                                                                                  

  **Non-Federal Funds**                                                           

  State Funds                                                                     

  Other                                                                           
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**[Year 2]{.underline}**

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  **[Sources]{.underline}**   **[Approximate                                      
                              Funding Amounts and                                 
                              Uses]{.underline}**                                 

                              SILC Resource Plan    IL Services    General CIL    Other SPIL
                                                                   Operations     Activities

  **Title VII Funds**                                                             

  Chapter 1, Part B                                                               

  Chapter 1, Part C                                                               

  Chapter 2, OIB (only those                                                      
  provided by the OIB grantee                                                     
  to further a SPIL                                                               
  objective)                                                                      

                                                                                  

  **Other Federal Funds**                                                         

  Sec. 101(a)(18) of the Act                                                      
  (Innovation and Expansion)                                                      

  Other                                                                           

                                                                                  

  **Non-Federal Funds**                                                           

  State Funds                                                                     

  Other                                                                           
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**Year 3**

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  **[Sources]{.underline}**   **[Approximate                                      
                              Funding Amounts and                                 
                              Uses]{.underline}**                                 

                              SILC Resource Plan    IL Services    General CIL    Other SPIL
                                                                   Operations     Activities

  **Title VII Funds**                                                             

  Chapter 1, Part B                                                               

  Chapter 1, Part C                                                               

  Chapter 2, OIB (only those                                                      
  provided by the OIB grantee                                                     
  to further a SPIL                                                               
  objective)                                                                      

                                                                                  

  **Other Federal Funds**                                                         

  Sec. 101(a)(18) of the Act                                                      
  (Innovation and Expansion)                                                      

  Other                                                                           

                                                                                  

  **Non-Federal Funds**                                                           

  State Funds                                                                     

  Other                                                                           
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1.3B Financial Plan Narratives

1.3B(1) Specify how the part B, part C and chapter 2 (Older Blind)
funds, if applicable, will further the SPIL objectives.

1.3B(2) Describe efforts to coordinate Federal and State funding for
centers and IL services, including the amounts, sources and purposes of
the funding to be coordinated.

1.3B(3) Describe any in-kind resources including plant, equipment or
services to be provided in support of the SILC resource plan, IL
services, general CIL operations and/or other SPIL objectives.

1.3B(4) Provide any additional information about the financial plan, as
appropriate.

1.4 [Compatibility with Chapter 1 of Title VII and the CIL Work Plans --
34 CFR 364.42(c) and (e)]{.underline}

1.4A Describe how the SPIL objectives are consistent with and further
the purpose of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act as stated in section
701 of the Act and 34 CFR 364.2.

1.4B Describe how, in developing the SPIL objectives, the DSU and the
SILC considered and incorporated, where appropriate, the priorities and
objectives established by centers for independent living under section
725(c)(4) of the Act.

1.5 [Cooperation, Coordination, and Working Relationships Among Various
Entities -- 34 CFR 364.26]{.underline}

Describe the steps that will be taken to maximize the cooperation,
coordination and working relationships among the SILS program, the SILC,
and centers; the DSU, other State agencies represented on the SILC and
other councils that address the needs of specific disability populations
and issues; and other public and private entities determined to be
appropriate by the SILC.

-   The description must identify the entities with which the DSU and
    the SILC will cooperate and coordinate.

1.6 [Coordination of Services -- 34 CFR 364.27]{.underline}

Describe how IL services funded under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act
will be coordinated with and complement other services to avoid
unnecessary duplication with other Federal, State, and local programs,
including the OIB program authorized by chapter 2 of title VII of the
Act, that provide IL- or VR-related services.

1.7 [Independent Living Services for Individuals who are Older Blind --
34 CFR 364.28]{.underline}

Describe how the DSU seeks to incorporate into, and describe in, the
State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL
services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under the
Older Individuals who are Blind program and that the DSU determines to
be effective.

**Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services**

2.1 [Scope and Extent -- 34 CFR 364.42(b)(2)(3); 34 CFR 364.43(b); 34
CFR 364.59(b)]{.underline}

2.1A Check the appropriate boxes in the SPIL Instrument table indicating
the types of IL services to be provided to meet the objectives
identified in section 1.2 of this SPIL, and whether the services will be
provided by the CILs or by the DSU (directly and/or through contract or
grant).

+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| # Table 2                        | # P        | # Pro    | #        |
| .1A: Independent living services | rovided by | vided by | Provided |
|                                  |  the DSU ( |  the DSU |  by the  |
|                                  | directly)  |  (throug | CILs (No |
|                                  |            | h contra | t throug |
|                                  |            | ct and/o | h DSU co |
|                                  |            | r grant) | ntracts/ |
|                                  |            |          |  grants) |
+==================================+============+==========+==========+
| Core Independent Living          |            |          |          |
| Services, as follows:            |            |          |          |
|                                  |            |          |          |
| -   Information and referral     |            |          |          |
|                                  |            |          |          |
| -   IL skills training           |            |          |          |
|                                  |            |          |          |
| -   Peer counseling              |            |          |          |
|                                  |            |          |          |
| -   Individual and systems       |            |          |          |
|     advocacy                     |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
|                                  |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
|                                  |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
|                                  |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
|                                  |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Counseling services, including   |            |          |          |
| psychological,                   |            |          |          |
| psychotherapeutic, and related   |            |          |          |
| services                         |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Services related to securing     |            |          |          |
| housing or shelter, including    |            |          |          |
| services related to community    |            |          |          |
| group living, and supportive of  |            |          |          |
| the purposes of this Act and of  |            |          |          |
| the titles of this Act, and      |            |          |          |
| adaptive housing services        |            |          |          |
| (including appropriate           |            |          |          |
| accommodations to and            |            |          |          |
| modifications of any space used  |            |          |          |
| to serve, or occupied by,        |            |          |          |
| individuals with significant     |            |          |          |
| disabilities)                    |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Rehabilitation technology        |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Mobility training                |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Services and training for        |            |          |          |
| individuals with cognitive and   |            |          |          |
| sensory disabilities, including  |            |          |          |
| life skills training, and        |            |          |          |
| interpreter and reader services  |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Personal assistance services,    |            |          |          |
| including attendant care and the |            |          |          |
| training of personnel providing  |            |          |          |
| such services                    |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Surveys, directories and other   |            |          |          |
| activities to identify           |            |          |          |
| appropriate housing, recreation, |            |          |          |
| accessible transportation and    |            |          |          |
| other support services           |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Consumer information programs on |            |          |          |
| rehabilitation and IL services   |            |          |          |
| available under this Act,        |            |          |          |
| especially for minorities and    |            |          |          |
| other individuals with           |            |          |          |
| disabilities who have            |            |          |          |
| traditionally been unserved or   |            |          |          |
| underserved by programs under    |            |          |          |
| this Act                         |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Education and training necessary |            |          |          |
| for living in the community and  |            |          |          |
| participating in community       |            |          |          |
| activities                       |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Supported living                 |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Transportation, including        |            |          |          |
| referral and assistance for such |            |          |          |
| transportation                   |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Physical rehabilitation          |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Therapeutic treatment            |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Provision of needed prostheses   |            |          |          |
| and other appliances and devices |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Individual and group social and  |            |          |          |
| recreational services            |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Training to develop skills       |            |          |          |
| specifically designed for youths |            |          |          |
| who are individuals with         |            |          |          |
| significant disabilities to      |            |          |          |
| promote self-awareness and       |            |          |          |
| esteem, develop advocacy and     |            |          |          |
| self-empowerment skills, and     |            |          |          |
| explore career options           |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Services for children with       |            |          |          |
| significant disabilities         |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Services under other Federal,    |            |          |          |
| State, or local programs         |            |          |          |
| designed to provide resources,   |            |          |          |
| training, counseling, or other   |            |          |          |
| assistance of substantial        |            |          |          |
| benefit in enhancing the         |            |          |          |
| independence, productivity, and  |            |          |          |
| quality of life of individuals   |            |          |          |
| with significant disabilities    |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Appropriate preventive services  |            |          |          |
| to decrease the need of          |            |          |          |
| individuals with significant     |            |          |          |
| disabilities for similar         |            |          |          |
| services in the future           |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Community awareness programs to  |            |          |          |
| enhance the understanding and    |            |          |          |
| integration into society of      |            |          |          |
| individuals with disabilities    |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+
| Other necessary services not     |            |          |          |
| inconsistent with the Act        |            |          |          |
+----------------------------------+------------+----------+----------+

2.1B Describe any service provision priorities, including types of
services or populations, established for meeting the SPIL objectives
identified in section 1.2.

2.1C If the State allows service providers to charge consumers for the
cost of services or to consider the ability of individual consumers to
pay for the cost of IL services, specify the types of IL services for
which costs may be charged and for which a financial need test may be
applied, and describe how the State will ensure that:

-   Any consideration of financial need is applied uniformly so that all
    individuals who are eligible for IL services are treated equally;
    and

-   Written policies and consumer documentation required by 34 CFR
    364.59(d) will be kept by the service provider.

> Indicate N/A if not applicable.

2.2 [Arrangements for State-Provided Services -- 34 CFR 364.43(d) and
(e)]{.underline}

2.2A If the DSU will provide any of the IL services identified in
section 2.1A through grants or contractual arrangements with third
parties, describe such arrangements.

2.2B If the State contracts with or awards a grant to a center for the
general operation of the center, describe how the State will ensure that
the determination of an individual\'s eligibility for services from that
center shall be delegated to the center.

**Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers**

3.1 [Existing Network -- 34 CFR 364.25]{.underline}

Provide an overview of the existing network of centers, including
non-Part C-funded centers that comply with the standards and assurances
in section 725 (b) and (c) of the Act, and the geographic areas and
populations currently served by the centers.

3.2 [Expansion of Network -- 34 CFR 364.25]{.underline}

Describe the design for the further expansion of the network, including
identification of the unserved and underserved areas in the State and
the order of priority for serving these areas as additional funding
becomes available (beyond the required cost-of-living increase).

3.3 [Section 723 States Only -- 34 CFR 364.39]{.underline}

3.3A If the State follows an order of priorities for allocating funds
among centers within a State that is different from what is outlined in
34 CFR 366.22, describe the alternate order of priority that the DSU
director and the SILC chair have agreed upon. Indicate N/A if not
applicable.

3.3B Describe how the State policies, practices and procedures governing
the awarding of grants to centers and the oversight of these centers are
consistent with 34 CFR 366.37 and 366.38.

**Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU)**

4.1 [Administrative Support Services -- 34 CFR 364.4; 34 CFR
364.22(b)]{.underline}

4.1A Describe the administrative support services to be provided by the
DSU for the SILS

(Part B) program and, if the State is a Section 723 State, for the CIL
(Part C) program.

-   Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about
    administrative support services.

4.1B Describe other DSU arrangements for the administration of the IL
program, if any.

**Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)**

5.1 [Resource plan -- 34 CFR 364.21(i)]{.underline}

5.1A Describe the resource plan prepared by the SILC in conjunction with
the DSU for the provision of resources, including staff and personnel,
made available under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII, section
101(a)(18) of the Act, and from other public and private sources that
may be necessary to carry out the functions of the SILC identified in
section 705(c). The description must address the three years of this
SPIL.

-   Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing
    this section.

5.1B Describe how the following SILC resource plan requirements will be
addressed:

-   The SILC's responsibility for the proper expenditure of funds and
    use of resources that it receives under the resource plan.

-   Non-inclusion of conditions or requirements in the SILC resource
    plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC.

-   Reliance, to the maximum extent possible, on the use of resources in
    existence during the period of implementation of the State plan.

5.2 [Establishment and Placement -- 34 CFR 364.21(a)]{.underline}

Describe how the establishment and placement of the SILC ensures its
independence with respect to the DSU and all other State agencies.

-   Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing
    this section.

5.3 [Appointment and Composition -- 34 CFR 364.21(b) -- (f)]{.underline}

Describe the process used by the State to appoint members to the SILC
who meet the composition requirements in section 705(b).

-   Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing
    this section.

5.4 [Staffing -- 34 CFR 364.21(j)]{.underline}

Describe how the following SILC staffing requirements will be met:

-   SILC supervision and evaluation, consistent with State law, of its
    staff and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out its
    functions.

-   Non-assignment of duties to SILC staff and other personnel made
    available by the DSU, or any other State agency or office, that
    would create a conflict of interest while assisting the SILC in
    carrying out its duties.

**Section 6: Service Provider Requirements**

Describe how the following service provider requirements will be met:

6.1 [Staffing -- 34 CFR 364.23; 34 CFR 364.24; 34 CFR
364.31]{.underline}

-   Inclusion of personnel who are specialists in the development and
    provision of IL services and in the development and support of
    centers.

-   Availability, to the maximum extent feasible, of personnel able to
    communicate (1) with individuals with significant disabilities who
    rely on alternative modes of communication, such as manual
    communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille, or audio
    tapes and (2) in the native languages of individuals with
    significant disabilities whose English proficiency is limited and
    who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act.

-   Establishment and maintenance of a program of staff development for
    all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and,
    where appropriate, in administering the CIL program, improving the
    skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL
    services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.

-   Affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified
    individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and
    conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals
    with disabilities under section 503 of the Act.

6.2 [Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting -- 34 CFR 364.34]{.underline}

-   Adoption of those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as
    may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting
    for funds made available through parts B and C of chapter 1 of title
    VII of the Act, in addition to complying with applicable EDGAR
    fiscal and accounting requirements.

6.3 [Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting -- 34 CFR 364.35; 34 CFR
364.36; 34 CFR 364.37]{.underline}

-   Maintenance of records that fully disclose and document the
    information listed in

34 CFR 364.35.

-   Submission of annual performance and financial reports, and any
    other reports that the Secretary determines to be appropriate

-   Access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of
    their duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of conducting
    audits, examinations, and compliance reviews, to the information
    listed in 34 CFR 364.37.

6.4 [Eligibility -- 34 CFR 364.40; 34 CFR 364.41]{.underline}

-   Eligibility of any individual with a significant disability, as
    defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), for IL services under the SILS and CIL
    programs.

-   Ability of any individual to seek information about IL services
    under these programs and to request referral to other services and
    programs for individuals with significant disabilities.

-   Determination of an individual\'s eligibility for IL services under
    the SILS and CIL programs in a manner that meets the requirements of
    34 CFR 364.51.

-   Application of eligibility requirements without regard to age,
    color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, or type of
    significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.

-   Non-exclusion from receiving IL services of any individual who is
    present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services,
    based on the imposition of any State or local residence requirement.

6.5 [Independent Living Plans -- 34 CFR 364.43(c)]{.underline}

-   Provision of IL services in accordance with an IL plan complying
    with Sec. 364.52 and mutually agreed upon by the individuals with
    significant disabilities and the appropriate service provider staff
    unless the individual signs a waiver stating that an IL plan is
    unnecessary.

6.6 [Client Assistance Program (CAP) Information -- 34 CFR
364.30]{.underline}

-   Use of accessible formats to notify individuals seeking or receiving
    IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about the availability of
    the CAP program, the purposes of the services provided under the
    CAP, and how to contact the CAP.

6.7 [Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information -- 34 CFR
364.56(a)]{.underline}

-   Adoption and implementation of policies and procedures meeting the
    requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a), to safeguard the confidentiality
    of all personal information, including photographs and lists of
    names.

**Section 7: Evaluation**

Describe the method that will be used to periodically evaluate the
effectiveness of the plan in meeting the objectives established in
Section 1. The description must include the State's evaluation of
satisfaction by individuals with significant disabilities who have
participated in the program. [34 CFR 364.38]{.underline}

**Section 8: State-Imposed Requirements**

Identify any State-imposed requirements contained in the provisions of
this SPIL. Indicate N/A if not applicable. [34 CFR
364.20(h)]{.underline}