OMB NUMBER: 1820-0527 EXPIRATION DATE: xx-xx-xxxx

SPIL Instrument - 2013 Extension

State: ________

STATE PLAN FOR 

INDEPENDENT LIVING

(SPIL)

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

as Amended

STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (SILS) PROGRAM

PART B

CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL) PROGRAM

PART C

FISCAL YEARS _________________

Effective Date: October 1, __________
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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
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PART I: Assurances

State of: ______________________

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications 

1.1 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)

1.2 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)

1.3 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)

1.4 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)

1.5 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)

1.6 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)

1.7 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 

2.1 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:
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– 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)

2.2 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)

2.3 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:

– 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)

2.4 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)

2.5 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

2.6 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)
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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)

3.2 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)

3.3 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

3.4 Participating service providers meet all applicable State licensure or certification 

requirements. 34 CFR 365.31(c)

Section 4: Eligibility 

4.1 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)

4.2 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)

4.3 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 

5.1 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)

5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, a service provider makes available personnel able to 

communicate:
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– 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)

5.3 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

5.4 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: 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

– 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

– 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 
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fiscal and accounting requirements.

6.3 Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting – 34 CFR 364.35; 34 CFR 364.36; 34 CFR 364.37

– 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

– 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)

– 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

– 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)

– 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.
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Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting 

7.1 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)

7.2 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

7.3 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 

8.1 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) 

_____________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF SILC CHAIRPERSON DATE 

_____________________________________________________________________________
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NAME OF SILC CHAIRPERSON

_____________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF DSU DIRECTOR DATE 

_____________________________________________________________________________

NAME AND TITLE OF DSU DIRECTOR

_____________________________________________________________________________ 

SIGNATURE OF DIRECTOR OF THE SEPARATE DATE

STATE AGENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND

_____________________________________________________________________________

NAME AND TITLE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE 

SEPARATE STATE AGENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND
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State of: ______________________

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities 

1.1 Goals and Mission – 34 CFR 364.42(b)(1)

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

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

Describe in sections 1.3A and 1.3B, below, the financial plan for the use of Federal and nonFederal 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.
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Year 1

Sources Approximate Funding Amounts and Uses

SILC Resource 

Plan 

IL Services General CIL 

Operations 

Other SPIL 

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

Year 2

Sources Approximate Funding Amounts and Uses

SILC Resource 

Plan 

IL Services General CIL 

Operations 

Other SPIL 

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 
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Funds

Sec. 101(a)(18) 

of the Act 

(Innovation and 

Expansion)

Other

Non-Federal 

Funds

State Funds

Other

Year 3

Sources Approximate Funding Amounts and Uses

SILC Resource 

Plan 

IL Services General CIL 

Operations 

Other SPIL 

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

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.
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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)

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

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

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

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.
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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)

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 2.1A: Independent living services Provided by the 

DSU (directly) 

Provided by 

the DSU 

(through 

contract 

and/or grant)

Provided by 

the CILs (Not 

through DSU 

contracts/ 

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
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Table 2.1A: Independent living services Provided by the 

DSU (directly) 

Provided by 

the DSU 

(through 

contract 

and/or grant)

Provided by 

the CILs (Not 

through DSU 

contracts/ 

grants)

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:
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– 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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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) 

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)

Describe how the following SILC staffing requirements will be met:
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– 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

– 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

– 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

– 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. 
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6.4 Eligibility – 34 CFR 364.40; 34 CFR 364.41

– 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)

– 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

– 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)

– 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

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)