Measurable Outcome: CILs and IL providers will fulfill this action by providing, partnering and participating in two or more events per year by providing fairs, classes to individuals or groups, and or other events to strengthen the linkages between individuals and the IL network of providers. This will be reported at least annually to the SILC. Action 3. Advocate for a broad range of accessible communication methods and/or tools to be used by people with disabilities at locations statewide. Measurable Outcomes: The CILs and IL service providers will educate by providing information on the accessible communication methods and tools to consumers and other interested individuals and groups be used by people with disabilities. Action 4. All IL service providers and other service agencies should be encouraged to purchase and use accessible communication methods for staff and people with disabilities. Communication tools and methods include but are not limited to: ASL interpreters, video phone, relay service, Braille, large print, audio, pictures and other tools and or devices available that facilitate meaningful effective communication for individuals and staff. Measurable Outcome: CILs and IL service providers educate consumers and other agencies to purchase and use accessible communication methods to staff and people with disabilities. CILs will reach out to one other disability service provider to promote, advocate and encourage the use of accessible communication methods a minimum of once a year with the outcome to be reported at least annually to the SILC.
other forms accessible to people with disabilities). Measurable Outcomes: To incorporate emergency alert messages (captions, crawls, verbally and other forms accessible to people with disabilities). CILs and IL service providers reach out to entities listed above to promote and advocate for emergency alert messages at their respective venues. Also refer them to DCAB and or other agencies for technical assistance. Increase Accessible Public Transportation Options for People with Disabilities Objective 6: CILs and IL service providers partner with private, nonprofit, city, county, state, federal and other transportation providers statewide to improve and educate about the availability of accessible transportation options for people with disabilities. Action 1: CILs and IL service providers work with transportation services statewide such as Oahu Transit Services, paratransit and bus services on neighbor islands to create new and restore some transportation service routes statewide (OTS, Handi-Van and the Bus). (Ongoing) Measurable Outcomes: CILs and service providers encourage consumes to participate in advocacy groups such as Citizens For A Fair ADA RIDE (CFADAR), Maui Wheelers, and the newly formed Squeaky Wheels Hawaii. Work with transportation officials about fixed route transportation options in all counties while evaluating accessibility at route stops. To be reported on yearly to the SILC. (Ongoing) Action 2: CILS and IL service providers to continue to educate for expansion of services statewide. Measurable Outcomes: 10-01-16 9-30-19
Refer to the SPIL instructions for additional information about completing the financial tables and narratives. Year 1 – 2017 Approximate funding amounts and uses Sources SILC Resource Plan IL Services General CIL Operations Other SPIL Activities Title VII Funds Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part B Aloha Independent Living Hawaii $237,000 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part C Aloha Independent Living Hi. Access to Independence $377,892 $461,869 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) $185,109 Other Federal Funds - Other Non-Federal Funds – State Funds $50,099 Non-Federal – Other Total $235,208 $237,000 $839,761 0 Year 2 – 2018 Approximate funding amounts and uses Sources SILC Resource Plan IL Services General CIL Operations Other SPIL Activities Title VII Funds
Increase Levels of Engagement and Access to Resources Improve Visibility and Public Perceptions of People with Disabilities Increase Political Influence of People with Disabilities Improve Disaster Preparedness Response Provisions for Persons with Disabilities Increase Accessible Public Transportation Options for People with Disabilities Increase Affordable and Accessible Housing Options Increase Voter Registration of People with Disabilities Increase Employment Statewide for Qualified Persons with Disabilities Transition independent living including the SPIL Planning Committee regarding the effectiveness of satisfaction by individuals with significant disabilities who have participated in IL programs. Review the annual Consumer Satisfaction Survey Summary submitted by IL providers to the DSE summarizing responses from consumers statewide receiving independent living services. Invite the independent living centers and providers to provide a quarterly report at SILC quarterly meetings to discuss their programs, services and operations. The SILC will expect that the number of consumers served in each goal area will increase each year by approximately 10%. The SILC and DSE plan to participate with the IL service providers to facilitate a minimum of at least one meeting annually for staff of Centers and other Independent Living Service Providers, statewide, for the purpose of assessing service provision and sharing best practices in their respective agencies. Reviewing evaluations of conferences and or events that the SILC, CILs and the DSE collaborate to plan and implement such as an accessible, affordable housing conference and or community access