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- 0527 EXPIRATION DATE : xx - xx - xxxx **SPIL Instrum ent**  **- 201**  **3 Extension**  

## State :

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# S **TATE** 

# P **LAN** 

# F **OR** 

# I **NDEPENDENT** 

# L **IVING** 

# (SPIL) **Chapter 1, Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,**

**as Amended S**  **TATE** 

### I **NDEPENDENT** 

### L **IVING** 

### S **ERVICES** 

### (SILS) **P ROGRAM**  

### P **ART** 

### B **C ENTERS FOR**  

### I **NDEPEND ENT**  

### L **IVING** 

### (CIL) **P ROGRAM** 



### P **ART** 

### C **FISCAL YEARS _________________**

Effective Date: October 1, __________2 of 19 

### TABLE **OF CONTENTS** 

Part I : Assurances Section 1: L egal Basis and Certifications
................................ ................................ ....................... 3 Section 2: SPI L Development
................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 3 Section 3: Independ ent L iving 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 Sectio n 9: Signatures
................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 7 Part I I: 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 (SI LC )
................................ ............................ 15 Section 6: Service Provider Requirements
................................ ................................ ................... 16 Section 7: Evaluation
................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 17 Section 8: State
- Imposed Requirements
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### PART I: Assurances State of: ______________________ **Section 1: Legal Basis and Certificati ons**  1.1 The designated State unit (DSU) eligible to submit the State Plan for I ndependent Living (SPI L or the plan) and authorized under State law to perform the functions of the State under the State Independent Living Services (SI LS ) and Centers for Inde pendent L iving (CI L) 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 (SI LC ) that meets the require ments 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 authori zed to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, and the SI LC are authorized to jointly develop, sign and submit this SPI L on behalf of the State, and have adopted or otherwise formally approved the SPI L. 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
- ye ar period it receives funding under the SPI L. 34 CFR 76.104; 34 CFR 80.11(c) 1.6 The SPI L is the basis for State operation and administration of the program. All provisions of the SPI L 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 und er the SPI L and to submit the SPI L jointly

with the SI LC 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 Deve**  **lopment** 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 ba sis, the needs in the State for:4 of 19

– 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 an d 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 SI LC 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 SI LC establish and maintain a written description of procedures for conducting public meetings in accordance with the following requirements. The DSU and SI LC shall provide:

– appropriate and sufficient notice of the public meetings (that is, at least 30 day s 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 SI LC );

– 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 provisio ns in the SPI L 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 method s or approaches for the provision of I L services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under a project funded under chapter 2 of title VI I of the Act and that the DSU determines to be effective. 34 CFR 364.28 2.6 The DSU and SI LC actively cons ult, 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)5 of 19

**Section 3: Independent Living Services** 3.1 The State, directly

or through grants or contracts, will provide I L services with Federal, State, or other funds. 34 CFR 364.43(b) 3.2 In dependent living services shall be provided to individuals with significant disabilities in accordance with an independent living plan mutually agre ed 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 indiv iduals seeking or receiving I L services under chapter 1 of title VI I 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 SI LS and CI L programs authorized under chapter 1 of title VI I of the Act. Any individual may

seek information about I L services under these programs and request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant disabilities, as appropriate. T he determination of an individual's eligibility for I L services under the SI LS and CI L 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, g ender, national origin, race, religion or ty pe of significant disability of the individual applying for I L 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 I L 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 I L 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:6 of 19

– with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication, su ch as manual communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille or audio tapes, and who apply for or receive I L services under title VI I of the Act; and

– in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English proficiency

is limited and who apply for or receive I L services under title VI I 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 I L services and, if appropriate, in a dministering the CI L program. The staff development programs emphasize improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of I L services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy
. 34 CFR 364.24 5.4 All recipients of financia l assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VI I of the Act will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employ

ment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employ m ent 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

– In clusion of personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of I L 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 li mited and who apply for or receive I L services under title VI I of the Act.

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

– Affirmative action to employ and advance in employ

ment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employ ment 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 a s 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 VI I of the Act, in addition to complying with applicable EDGAR7 of 19

fiscal and accounting requirements. 6.3 Recordkeepin g, 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 SI LS and CI L 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 I L services under the SI LS and CI L programs in a manner that meets the requ irements of 34 CFR 364.51.

– Application of eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, or ty pe of significant disability of the individual applying for I L services.

– Non
- exclusion from receiving I L services of any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for I L services, based on the imposition of any State or local residence requirement. 6.5 In dependent Living Plans

– 34 CFR 364.43(c)

– Provision of I L services in accordance with an I L 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 Ass istance Program (CAP) Information

– 34 CFR 364.30

– Use of accessible formats to notify individuals seeking or receiving I L services under chapter 1 of title VI I 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.8 of 19

**Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting** 7.1 Inaddition to complying with applicable EDGAR recordkeeping requirements, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VI I 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 give n 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 VI I 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 VI I 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 o f 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 p rovider 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: Signa tures**  After having carefully

reviewed all of the assurances in sections 1
- 8 of this SPI L, the undersigned hereby

affirm that the State of ________________ is in compliance and will remain in compliance with the aforementioned assurances during ________ ______ (specify

the three
- ye ar period covered by this SPI L). The effective date of this SPI L is October 1, _____________ (year)

_____________________________________________________________________________ SI GNATURE OF SI LC CHAI RPERSON DATE

___ __________________________________________________________________________9 of 19

NAME OF SI LC CHAI RPERSON

_____________________________________________________________________________ SI GNATURE OF DSU DI RECTOR DATE

_________________________________ ____________________________________________ NAME AND TI TLE OF DSU DI RECTOR

_____________________________________________________________________________ SI GNATURE OF DI RECTOR OF THE SEPARATE DATE STATE AGENCY FOR I NDIVI DUALS WHO ARE BLIND

_____________________________________________________________________________ NAME AND TI TLE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SEPARATE STATE AGENCY FOR I NDIVI DUALS WHO ARE BLIND10 of 19 State of: ______________________



### Part II: Narrative **Section 1: Goals, Objecti ves 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 SPI L must address the goals and mission of both the SI LS and the CI L programs, including those of the State agency

for individuals who are blind as they relate to the parts of the SPI L 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 achievi ng them. 1.2B Describe the steps planned regarding outreach to populations in the State that are unserved or underserved by

programs under title VI I, including minority groups and urban and rural populations. This section of the SPI L must:

– Id entify the populations to be designated for targeted outreach efforts;

– Id entify 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 non
Federal funds to meet the SPI L objectives. 1.3A Financial Plan Tables Complete the financial plan tables covering years 1, 2 and 3 of this SPI L. 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 SPI L In structions for additional information about completing the financial tables and narratives.

– In sert additional rows for the specific funding sources and amounts expected within the categories of Other Federal Funds and Non
- Federal Funds.11 of 19

**Year 1 Sources**  **Ap proximate Funding Amounts and Uses** 

SI LC Resource Plan IL Services General CI L Operations Other SPI L

Activities **Title VII Funds** Chapter 1, Part B Chapter 1, Part C Chapter 2, OIB (only those provided by

the OI B grantee to further a SPI L 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**

SI LC Resource Plan IL Services General CI L Operations Other SPI L

Activities **Title VII Funds** Chapter 1, Part B Chapter 1, Part C Chapter 2, OIB (only those provided by

the OI B grantee to further a SPI L objective) **Other Federal**12 of 19

**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**

SI LC Resource Plan IL Services General CI L Operations Other SPI L

Activities **Ti tle VII Funds**  Chapter 1, Part B Chapter 1, Part C Chapter 2, OIB (only those provided by

the OI B grantee to further a SPI L 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 SPI L objectives.13 of 19

1.3B(2) Describe efforts to coordinate Fe deral and State funding for centers and I L 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 SI LC resourc e plan, I L services, general CI L operations and/or other SPI L objectives. 1.3B(4) Provide any

additional information about the financial plan, as appropriate. 1.4 Compatibility

with Chapter 1 of Title VI I and the CI L Work Plans

– 34 CFR 364.42(c) and (e) 1.4A Describe how the SPI L objectives are consistent with and further the purpose of chapter 1 of title VI I of the Act as stated in section 701 of the Act and 34 CFR 364.2. 1.4B Describe how, in developing the SPI L objectives, the DSU and the SI LC con sidered 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 SI LS program, the SI LC , and centers; the DSU, other State agencies represented on the SI LC and other councils that address the needs of spec ific disability populations and issues; and other public and private entities determined to be appropriate by the SI LC
.

– The description must identify the entities with which the DSU and the SILC will cooperate and coordinate. 1.6 Coordination of Service s
– 34 CFR 364.27 Describe how I L services funded under chapter 1 of title VI I 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 auth orized by chapter 2 of title VI I of the Act, that provide I L
- or VR
- related services. 1.7 In dependent 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 I L 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.14 of 19

**Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of S ervices**  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 In strument table indicating the ty pes of I L services to be provided to meet the objectives identified in section 1.2 of this SPI L, and whether the services will be provided by the CI Ls 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)**  **Prov ided by** 

**the CILs (Not through DSU**  **contracts/ grants)**  Core Independent Living Services, as follows:

- In formation and referral

- IL skills training

- Peer counseling

- In dividual and sy stems advocacy Counseling services, including psycholo gical, 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 service s (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 Survey s, directories and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation, accessible transportation and other support services Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and I L services available under this Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by

programs under this Act15 of 19

**Table 2.1A: Independent living services Provided by the**  **DSU (directly) Provided by** 

**the DSU (through**  **contract and/or grant)**  **Prov ided 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 assist ance for such transportation Phy sical rehabilitation Therapeutic treatment Provision of needed prostheses and other appliances and devices In dividual and group social and recreational services Training to develop skills specifically des igned for yo uths 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 oth er 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 Othe r necessary

services not inconsistent with the Act 2.1B Describe any

service provision priorities, including ty pes of services or populations, established for meeting the SPIL objectives identified in section 1.2. 2.1C I f the State allows service p roviders to charge consumers for the cost of services or to consider the ability

of individual consumers to pay for the cost of I L services, specify the ty pes 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:16 of 19

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

– Written policies and consumer documentation required by 34 CFR 364.59( d) will be kept by the service provider. In dicate N/A if not applicable. 2.2 Arrangements for State
- Provided Services

– 34 CFR 364.43(d) and (e) 2.2A I f the DSU will provide any of the I L services identified in section 2.1A through grants or contractua l arrangements with third parties, describe such arrangements. 2.2B I f 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 eligibil ity 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 n etwork, 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 I f 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 SI LC 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: Designa ted 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 SI LS17 of 19

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

– Refer to the SPI L In structions for additional information about administrative support services. 4.1B Describe other DSU arrangements for the administration of the I L program, if any
. **Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SIL C)**  5.1 Resource plan

– 34 CFR 364.21(i) 5.1A Describe the resource plan prepared by the SI LC 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 VI I, 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 SI LC identified in section 705(c). The description must address the three years of this SPI L.

– Refer to the SPI L In structions for mo re information about completing this section. 5.1B Describe how the following SI LC resource plan requirements will be addressed:

– The SI LC ’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 SI LC 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 pl an. 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 SPI L In structions for more information about co mpleting 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 SI LC who meet the composition requirements in section 705(b).

– Refer to the SPI L In structions for more in formation about completing this section. 5.4 Staffing

– 34 CFR 364.21(j) Describe how the following SI LC staffing requirements will be met:18 of 19

– SI LC 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 SI LC 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 SI LC 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

– In clusion of personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of I L service s 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 I L services under title VI I of the Act.

– Establishment and maintenance of a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing I L services and, where appropriate, in administering the CI L program, improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of I L services, i ncluding knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy
.

– Affirmative action to employ and advance in employ

ment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employ ment 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 avai lable through parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VI I 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 reco rds 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 Gen eral, or any of their duly

authorized representatives, for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and compliance reviews, to the information listed in 34 CFR 364.37.19 of 19

6.4 Eligibility

– 34 CFR 364.40; 34 CFR 364.41

– Eligibility

of any individual w ith a significant disability , as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), for IL services under the SI LS and CI L programs.

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

– Determination of an individual's eligibility for I L services under the SI LS and CI L 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 ty pe of significant disability of the individual applying for I L services.

– Non
- exclusion from receiving I L services of any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for I L services, based on the imposition of any State or local residence requirement. 6.5 In dependent Living Plans

– 34 CFR 364.43(c)

– Provision of I L services in accordance with an I L 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 ind ividuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VI I 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 hav e participated in the program. 34 CFR 364.38 **Section 8: State -**  **Imposed Requirements** Id entify any State
- imposed requirements contained in the provisions of this SPIL. Indicate N/A if not applicable. 34 CFR 364.20(h)