NC have increased leadership and empowerment disabilities are prepared for leadership roles. Activities: * Annually, funds are made available to a Grassroots Advocacy Organization (GAO) with a focus on youth, cross disabilities and Independent Living philosophy, to coordinate and hold a Youth Leadership Forum for 20 youth with disabilities. If no successful applicant is identified, the funds will be distributed equally to the Centers for Independent Living of North Carolina for other youth activities under this goal. * Annually, the Centers for Independent Living provide training on Independent Living, including transitions to
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. Year 1 - 2017Approximate funding amounts and uses Sources SILC resource plan IL services General CIL operations Other SPIL activities Title VII Funds VII Funds Chapter 1, Part B 486000 20000 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part C 1938445 Title VII Funds 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) 210000 Other Federal
provided to support the CIL staff members in their efforts toward network building. Staff development is also supported with Part B funds to enable CIL staff members to participate in teleconferences, webinars and conferences provided by such entities as ILRU, NCIL and APRIL. These activities are included under Goal 1 of this plan. 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. NCSILC and the 8 CILs follow all Affirmative Action to employ 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. Compliance with the mandate for consumer control promotes the employment and advancement in employment of people with significant disabilities among the CIL personnel. All State contracts with the NC SILC and the 8 CILs require certifications of affirmative action and equal opportunity. 6.2 Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting Adoption of 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. The NC SILC nonprofit office and the 8 CILs have sound policies and procedures in place for fiscal control and fund accounting. DVRS distributes the Part B funds through State contracts in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act and as described in the State Plan; DVRS fiscal services personnel adhere to all requirements specified by the Office of State Budget and Management. All expenditures and requests for reimbursement are reported on regular performance and expenditure reports submitted to DVRS. 6.3 Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting Maintenance of records that fully disclose and document the information listed in 34 CFR 364.35. NC SILC and CILs maintain records that disclose and document all information as listed in 34 CFR 364.35 and in accordance with NC General Statute 147-64.7. Submission of annual performance and financial reports, and any other reports that the Secretary determines to be appropriate NC SILC and CILs provide access to all financial records and annual performance reports, and will provide access to any other report the Administration for Community Living determines to be appropriate.
Part II: Narrative: 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. Section 7: Evaluation Goal(s) and the related Objective(s) from Section 1 Method that will be used to evaluate The 8 CILs of NC provide quality services as needed by people with disabilities. with disabilities in NC have increased leadership and empowerment Independent Living Services in North Carolina are improved. People with disabilities in NC live in the community of their choice For each Goal 1 through 4 in this State Plan, a Goal Committee will be formed of NC SILC voting members who have expressed an interest in the goal, objectives and activities that are assigned to that committee. The SILC voting members will carry out their responsibilities to monitor, review and evaluate the progress of implementing the goal and the status of the activities, measurable indicators, outcomes,