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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT
LIVING (SPIL)

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(Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended).

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Instructions for Completion and Submittal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background .....................................................................................................................................................3
Definitions .....................................................................................................................................................4
SPIL Development ..........................................................................................................................................7
SPIL Submittal ...............................................................................................................................................7
SPIL Review and Approval ............................................................................................................................8
SPIL Amendments ..........................................................................................................................................8
Instructions by Section .................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX A: SPIL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ….. ..............................................................................26
APPENDIX B: SPIL PLANNING TOOLS…………. .................................................................................28
APPENDIX C: FULL SPIL PLANNING TABLE….. .................................................................................29
APPENDIX D: THE CONCEPTUAL CHAIN…………………………………………………………......30
Instrument…………………………………………………………………………………………………....1

Background
Title VII, chapter 1 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (the Act), establishes the
Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living programs. The purpose is to:
– promote the independent living philosophy, based on consumer control, peer support,
self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and systems advocacy;
– maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals
with significant disabilities; and
– promote the integration and full inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into
the mainstream of American society.
The Independent Living Services program, funded under Part B of chapter 1, makes available
financial assistance to States for providing, expanding, and improving the provision of
independent living (IL) services. The program also provides for the:
– development and support of the statewide network of centers for independent living
(CILs);
– improvements in working relationships between the Statewide Independent Living
Council (SILC), the CILs, and the Designated State Entity (DSE) in each State; and
– collaboration among the IL services program, the CILs, other programs funded under the
Act and other Federal and non-Federal programs that address the needs of individuals
with significant disabilities.
The CIL program, funded under Part C of chapter 1, provides financial assistance for planning,
conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living that comply with
specific standards and assurances (section 725 of the Act) and that reflect the State’s design for
the establishment of a statewide network of centers detailed in the SPIL (section 3).
To be eligible to receive Part B and Part C funding, a state needs to submit an approvable threeyear State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) to the / Office of Independent Living Programs
(OILP), Administration on Disabilities (AoD), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
The SILC is responsible for developing the SPIL after receiving public input from individuals
with disabilities throughout the state. While the development of the SPIL is a SILC duty, the
SILC and CIL directors are partners in the development process. The SPIL serves as a blueprint
for the independent living network in the state. The SPIL must be signed by the Chairperson of
the SILC, acting on behalf of and at the direction of the SILC. Not less than 51% of the directors
of the CILs in the state must agree to and sign off on the SPIL before submission to OILP.
The SPIL encompasses the activities planned by the IL network to achieve specified independent
living objectives and reflects the State’s commitment to comply with all applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements during the three years covered by the plan. The SPIL must identify the
Designated State Entity (DSE) and the DSE must sign the plan indicating agreement that it will
serve as the DSE and fulfill all the responsibilities in Sec. 704(c) of the Act including complying
with the assurances during the three-year period of this SPIL. The SILC prepares, in conjunction
with the DSE, a plan for the provision of resources, including such staff and personnel, as may

be necessary and sufficient to carry out the functions of the SILC (Sec 704(e)(1); 45 CFR
1329.15(c)).
The SPIL consists of narrative sections describing the Independent Living objectives, services,
activities, and operational details as well as a series of assurances, or statements of compliance,
based on legal and regulatory provisions governing the IL Services and CIL programs.
The objective of this SPIL revision is to provide for the changes to the program made by the
amendments to the Rehabilitation Act by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, in
2014, and to improve and streamline readability.
Definitions
The following are definitions useful for completing this SPIL. Additional definitions related to
independent living programs may be found in Titles I & VII of the Act and 45 CFR 1329.4.
Act means the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) means consumer-controlled, community-based, crossdisability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies that are designed and operated within a local
community by individuals with disabilities and that provide an array of independent living
services.
Centers for Independent Living program (CIL program) means the program funded under Title
VII, chapter 1, Part C of the Act.
Client Assistance Program (CAP) means the program, established by section 112 of the Act, to
provide assistance in informing and advising all clients and client applicants of all available
benefits under the Act, and, upon request of such clients or client applicants, to assist and
advocate for such individuals in their relationships with projects.
Consumer means any individual with a significant disability who is eligible for IL services under
section 703 of the Act and is currently receiving or has been provided any IL service(s) under the
program.
Consumer control means, with respect to a center or eligible agency, that the center or eligible
agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are
or have been recipients of IL services.
Consumer Information File (CIF) (formerly known as “Consumer Service Record”; see below)
means the records that are maintained for an eligible consumer receiving IL services and meets
the requirement that records demonstrate compliance with the standards and assurances in
section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and the grant terms and conditions.
Consumer Service Record (CSR) (now known as “Consumer Information File”; see above)

Cross-disability means, with respect to a center, that a center provides IL services to individuals
representing a range of significant disabilities and does not restrict eligibility to individuals who
have one or more specific significant disabilities.
Designated State Entity (DSE) means the agency that the State Plan designates to receive,
account for, and disburse Part B funds in accordance with section 704(c) of the Act.
Disability means, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, §
12102, “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities[;] . . .; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment
. . . . [This] definition . . . shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals.”
Equity is defined as it is in Executive Order 13985: “the consistent and systematic fair, just, and
impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved
communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and
Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color;
members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+)
persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise
adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
Independent living means maximizing the ability of people with disabilities to
• control their own lives;
• participate in the community;
• live independently (as opposed to in institutions); and
• have economic security.
Independent Living Philosophy is a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, selfdetermination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize the
leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and
the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American
society (Section 796).
Independent Living Administration (ILA) means the Federal entity within the United States
Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living designated in
the Rehabilitation Act to administer the IL Services and CIL programs.
Independent living core services mean information and referral services; IL skills training; peer
counseling (including cross-disability peer counseling); individual and systems advocacy; and
services that: facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing
homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences; provide assistance to
individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the
individuals may remain in the community; and facilitate the transition of youth who are
individuals with significant disabilities who were eligible for individualized education programs
under section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)), and
who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school, to postsecondary life.

Independent living services include the independent living core services listed above and the
services listed in Title I, section 105(18) of the Act.
Independent living plan means the plan for the provision of IL services mutually agreed upon by
an appropriate staff member of a service provider and an individual with a significant disability.
Individual with a significant disability means an individual with a severe physical, mental,
cognitive or sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in the family or
community or whose ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially
limited and for whom the delivery of IL services will improve the ability to function, continue
functioning, or move toward functioning independently in the family or community or to
continue in employment.
Minority group means American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African
American (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic or Latino (including persons of Mexican, Puerto
Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Nonresidential means, with respect to a center for independent living, that the center, as of
October 1, 1994, does not provide or manage residential housing.
Office of Independent Living Programs (OILP) is the office within the Administration on
Disabilities/Independent Living Administration/Administration for Community Living that has
programmatic oversight of Part B and Part C funding and training and technical assistance.
Section 722 State means a state in which Federal funding exceeds State funding for the general
operation of eligible CILs, or, if State funding exceeds Federal funding, the Director of the DSE
elects not to administer the CIL program. In these states, ACL/OILP issues grants under Part C,
Chapter 1, directly to centers and eligible agencies.
Section 723 State means a state in which State funding for centers equals or exceeds the amount
of Federal funds allotted to the State under Part C, Chapter 1 and in which the Director of the
DSE submits an application and is approved by ACL/OILP to administer the CIL program as
provided in section 723 of the Act.
Service provider means a CIL that receives financial assistance under Part B or C of chapter 1 of
Title VII of the Act, or any other entity or individual that provides IL services under a grant or
contract from the DSE pursuant to Section 704(f) of the Act. A DSE may directly provide IL
services to individuals with significant disabilities only as the SPIL specifically authorizes.
SILC Autonomy means that the SILC is not established as an entity within a State agency (Sec.
705(a)), that the SILC supervises and evaluates its own staff (Sec. 705(e)(2); §1329.15(e)),
manages its own budget and is responsible for proper expenditure of funds and use of resources
(§1329.15(c)(5)), that the SILC resource plan includes resources necessary and sufficient for the
SILC to carry out its duties and authorities (§1329.12(b)(2)), that no conditions or requirements
may be included in the SILC’s resource plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC
(§1329.15(c)(4)), that while assisting the SILC in carrying out its duties, staff are not assigned
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any duties by the DSE (or any other agency of the State) that create a conflict of interest (Sec.
705(e)(3)), and that the SILC is independent and autonomous from the DSE and all other state
agencies (1329.14(b)).
State means, in addition to each of the several States of the United States, the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam,
American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
State Match means the resources provided by the state (cash, in kind, or any combination
thereof) to match the state’s total award of Part B funds. The required match is 10% of the sum
of the state’s total expenditure of Part B funds and the state’s total expenditure of resources
provided to match the part B funds that the state provides. (Example included in the Instructions
for section)
State Plan means the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) required under section 704 of title
VII of the Act.
Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) means the Council established in each State as
required by sections 704 and 705 of the Act.
Statewide Network of Centers for Independent Living means a statewide network of CILs that
comply with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and 45 CFR
1329.4.
Unserved and underserved groups or populations means populations such as individuals from
racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals, individuals with limited
English proficiency, and individuals from underserved geographic areas (rural or urban).
SPIL Development
The SPIL must be jointly developed by the chairperson of the SILC and the directors of the CILs
in the state, after receiving public input from individuals with disabilities throughout the state.
The SPIL must be signed by the chairperson of the SILC, acting on behalf of and at the direction
of the SILC, and not less than 51% of the directors of the CILs in the State.
States are required to gather public input prior to development of the SPIL and
feedback/comments prior to its submission and to gather feedback/comments on any proposed
revisions to the approved state plan before drafting. The public input requirement may be met by
methods and technologies of all types. However, states should note the public input standards
found at 45 CFR 1329.17(f)(2).
Appendix A provides an overview of the process used to develop the SPIL, including the use of
input and feedback received.
SPIL Submittal

The SILC must submit the SPIL to ACL/OILP no later than 90 days before the completion date
of the previous plan. The SPIL must be submitted in the manner directed by ACL/OILP.
SPIL Review and Approval
The ACL Administrator is responsible for—and delegates to ACL staff—reviewing, and
approving, the SPIL once all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements have been met.
After approving it, the Administrator shall transmit an approval letter to the State and shall post
the approved SPIL on ACL/OILP’s website for public viewing.
The Administrator will disapprove a SPIL that does not meet the requirements of Sec. 704.
Before disapproving, the Administrator will try to informally resolve the disputed issues with the
State. If no resolution has been reached after reasonable efforts, the Administrator may withhold
financial assistance until such time that the State submits an approvable plan.
SPIL Amendments
The SPIL is subject to review at least every three years but may be reviewed at any time by the
SILC and CILs. A SPIL amendment may be initiated by the SILC and CILs and/or at the request
of the ACL Administrator. A SPIL amendment must be submitted to ACL/OILP whenever
necessary to reflect any material change in State law, organization, policy, or agency operations
that affects the administration of the SPIL (CFR 1329.17(c)), and for any substantial or material
change desired, such as a change in the DSE.
The State will continue to operate under the existing SPIL during the period covered by the SPIL
until the amendments are approved.
SPIL amendments must be signed by the chairperson of the SILC and not less than 51% of the
CIL directors in the state. The director of the DSE must sign amendments ONLY if they would
change the DSE or materially changing its duties/responsibilities. The director of the DSE must
be informed of, and provided with a copy of, all proposed SPIL amendments before submission
to ACL/OILP and provided with the amended SPIL upon approval by ACL/OILP.

There are two types of amendments:
Substantial amendments are significant changes to a SPIL. These may include but are
not limited to:
Changes in the SPIL goals and objectives that impact the scope of services to individuals
with significant disabilities;
Changes in the designation of unserved or underserved areas and the priorities for
serving them;
Changes in the state’s priorities for funding new or existing centers;
Changes in the distribution method (e.g., formula for distributing excess funds to
centers); or
Changes of the DSE to an entity NOT currently identified in the SPIL.
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Technical amendments are technical changes to the SPIL that do not constitute a substantial
and material change in information in, or operation of, the SPIL. These may include but are not
limited to:
Changing the entity responsible for achieving a SPIL objective (without changing the
objective itself);
Changing the DSE director or SILC chairperson (without changing the DSE); or
Changing the implementation dates.
SPIL Amendment Process:
1. Before amending the SPIL, States must send a SPIL Amendment Request, by e-mail, to their
assigned Program Officer including, at a minimum:
a. the section(s) of the SPIL that the SILC has identified in need of revision with the reason
for the revision.
b. whether there will be a change in how the SPIL makes funding available, SILC location,
or SILC staffing;
c. a statement regarding whether the changes fundamentally impact how the State intends to
operate its IL programs;
d. if applicable, a citation to or copy of any state law or Executive Order that forms the basis
for the proposed SPIL amendment(s); and
e. a statement describing how the SILC, CILs, and if applicable DSE determined the need
for an amendment or revision.
2. The Program Officer will make a determination whether a technical amendment or substantial
amendment is required based upon the information presented in step 1. The Program Officer will
make the determination within 30 days of official notice of intent to amend from the State.
3. If the Program Officer has determined that a substantial amendment is required:
a. The SILC must gather input from individuals with disabilities and other stakeholders in
the state before drafting the SPIL amendment.
b. The SILC chairperson (and, at the chairperson’s discretion, other members and staff) and
the directors of the CILs in the state draft the amendment(s).
c. The SILC will submit the proposed amendment language to the Program Officer for
review. The SILC should have a point person for submitting proposed amendments to
ACL/OILP (as opposed to having multiple submitters).
d. Program Officer will confirm receipt of the proposed amendment and establish a deadline
upon receipt of 30 days to respond to the State in regard to the proposed language.
e. The SILC must hold public hearings to receive public comment on the amendment(s),
identifying any revisions needed.
f. Submit the signed—by the SILC chair, and not less than 51 percent of the CIL directors
in the state—amendment to ACL/OILP for approval. The DSE Director’s signature is
required ONLY if the amendment includes changing the DSE or materially changing its
duties/responsibilities.
g. ACL Program Officer reviews and approves or disapproves.
4. If the Program officer has determined that a technical amendment is required:

a. The SILC chairperson (and, at the chairperson’s discretion, other members and staff)
and the directors of the CILs in the state draft the amendment(s).
b. The SILC will submit the proposed amendment language to the Program Officer for
review. The SILC should have a point person for submitting proposed amendments to
ILA (as opposed to having multiple submitters).
c. Program Officer will confirm receipt of the proposed amendment and establish a
deadline upon receipt of 30 days to respond to the State in regard to the proposed
language.
d. The SILC then submits the signed amendment to ACL for approval. Signatories required
are the same as described in (3).
The ACL/OILP program officer is the main point of contact to provide technical assistance
throughout all aspects of the process described above.
Instructions by Section
The following instructions are provided for each section of the SPIL to ensure SPIL development
is thorough and all requirements are met. The mission, goals, and objectives should be outcomes
focused with clearly stated outcomes to be achieved. It is recommended that you develop a logic
model (sample in Appendix B) to help organize as you develop this section.
NOTE: All instructions (language not included in the SPIL Instrument itself) are in italics.
Executive Summary
Concisely summarize the SPIL. Do not include anything that the SPIL’s other sections do not
include. An appropriate length for the executive summary is 1-2 pages.
Section 1: Mission, Goals, Objectives, and Activities
1.1 Mission
Mission of the Independent Living Network and the SPIL.
In developing the mission statement, keep in mind this is the mission of the IL Network in your
state and the SPIL is the vehicle to address it. The mission is the highest outcome in the long
term, and the SPIL goals and objectives should all be aiming toward achieving this mission.
1.2 Goals
Goals of the IL Network for the three-year period of the plan.
Goals are the intermediate outcomes, what you want to achieve, that build toward the
mission.
1.3 Objectives
Objectives for the three-year period of the plan – including geographic scope, desired outcomes,
target dates, and indicators. Including compatibility with the purpose of Title VII, Chapter 1.

Objectives are specific outcomes – the changes you want to result from what you do –
that build toward the achievement of a goal. Objectives should be outcomes focused,
measurable, and have timelines/target dates. Objectives may include specific amounts
and sources of funding to be used for an objective or activity.
Be realistic with objectives, and do not include more than can be achieved in the 3-year
period of the plan. Do NOT include all the CILs work-plan objectives–the SPIL and the
CIL work plans should work together but not duplicate each other.
Outcomes vs. Outputs – Outputs reflect how much was done, quantity of work, numbers
of activities, etc. Outcomes reflect the changes that occurred as a result of the work
done.
Outputs are how much work is done:
– number of people served
– number of hours of service
– number of activities conducted
– number of public service announcements
Outcomes are the changes or results you want:
– changes in individuals (knowledge, skills, etc.)
– changes in organizations (attitudes, programs, etc.)
– changes in communities (attitudes, accessibility, etc.)
Measurable objectives include indicators–what information will tell you if you are being
successful in achieving the objective–how you will know how fully the objective is being
achieved.
Indicators should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely (SMART).
– Specific – clear what exactly is being measured
– Measurable – necessary information can be gathered with reasonable amount of
effort and cost
– Achievable – somewhere between too easy to achieve and hopelessly out of reach
– Relevant – captures the core essence of the desired outcome
– Timely – likely to move/change enough during the three-year period of the plan to
provide useful information
Appendix B contains planning tools that may be useful in developing the goals and objectives.
Examples:
Mission:

“(state)ians with disabilities participate fully as they like in community
activities.”
Or

“(state)ians with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully in their
communities.”
Goals:

1. Individuals with disabilities live independently in the community.
2. Formerly underserved populations are served by CILs.

Objectives:

1.1 Individuals with disabilities have access to transportation.
1.2 Individuals with disabilities have access to the community-based resources
they need.
2.1 CIL services are available in _______ county(ies).
2.2 Hispanic individuals with disabilities have access to CIL services.

Indicators:

1.1 Availability of accessible transportation increased by ___%.
1.2 Community-based resources available increased by ___%. OR Waiting list
for __________ Waiver was eliminate/reduced by ___%.
2.1 ___________ CIL provided services in _________ county(ies).
2.2 All CIL materials are available in Spanish and Spanish speaking staff is
available during all business hours.

NOTE: When developing your logic model, it will be helpful to include the activities planned to
achieve each objective–BUT you are not required to include activities in the SPIL for submission
to ACL/OILP.
1.4 Evaluation
Methods and processes the SILC will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the SPIL including
timelines and evaluation of satisfaction of individuals with disabilities.
Describe the method(s) that will be used and the timelines for periodically evaluating the
effectiveness of the plan in meeting the objectives established in section 1.3 and achieving the
desired outcomes. The description must include the SILC’s evaluation of satisfaction by
individuals with significant disabilities who have participated in the Independent Living services
and/or CIL services. The Evaluation should be outcomes focused and should measure progress
toward achieving objectives, goals, and mission. Measurable objectives, indicators, target
performance levels, and target dates will facilitate the development and implementations of the
SPIL Evaluation plan.
The SPIL Evaluation plan should describe how the SILC will:
– measure consumer satisfaction– this is separate from the CIL’s responsibility to measure
consumer satisfaction but may be done in collaboration with the CILs
– incorporate information from the CILs’ most recently available Program Performance
Reports
– include a method to gather input from stakeholders (targeted populations, CILs, etc.)
and the public
– identify the means by which progress will be measured
– identify timelines by which progress will be measured

The SPIL Evaluation plan is not intended to be used to evaluate CIL services and/or compliance
with CIL standards and assurances in section 725 of the Act. Compliance by CILs receiving
Part C funds under section 722 is the responsibility of the ACL/OILP; under section 723
responsibility for compliance is the DSE. Compliance of CILs receiving Part B funds for general
operations is the responsibility of the DSE with respect to the Part B funding. The process for
that oversight must be negotiated and included in Section 4.5 of the SPIL. The SPIL Evaluation
plan is intended to measure how well the activities in the plan make progress in achieving the
objectives and subsequently the goals and mission and where adjustments need to be made to
ensure outcomes.
As the SPIL Evaluation plan is implemented, the SILC should identify any issues that would
indicate the need to adjust the plan in response to evaluation results – and consult with the CILs
regarding whether a SPIL amendment should be developed.
Example: To facilitate the SILC’s duty to monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of
the State plan [this is the statute’s language], the X state IL network agrees to the following
performance measures.
In other words, the X state IL network agrees to the following ways to measure progress toward
the goals and objectives in sections 1.2 and 1.3 above. The italicized text below is provided as an
example. The timeline may use increments other than the quarterly increments that this example
provides. Add more rows if needed.
This table is an example.
Timeline Goals
(copy from
section 1.2
above)

Throughout Increase
3-year
availability of
period
transportation
to all people
regardless of
disability
Throughout Same as
3-year
above
period

Objectives
(copy from
section 1.3
above)

Data to be
collected

Data
collection
method

Increase
number of
operational
accessible
buses by 15%
within the
next 3 years
Maintain high
levels of
consumer
satisfaction
with
transportation
availability

Number of
operational
busses that
meet
accessibility
standards

Administrative
data

Number of
people
reporting
high or
moderate
satisfaction

Survey of
random
sample of
individuals
with
disabilities
who are
eligible for
accessible

Organization
primarily
responsible for
data collection
(please check
as many as
apply)
o CIL
o DSE
o SILC

o CIL
o DSE
o SILC

transportation
services
o

Year 1,
quarter 1
Year 1,
quarter 2
Year 1,
quarter 3
Year 1,
quarter 4
Year 2,
quarter 1
Year 2,
quarter 2
Year 2,
quarter 3
Year 2,
quarter 4
Year 3,
quarter 1
Year 3,
quarter 2
Year 3,
quarter 3
Year 3,
quarter 4

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

1.5 Financial Plan
Sources, uses of, and efforts to coordinate funding to be used to accomplish the SPIL Goals and
Objectives. Process for grants/contracts, selection of grantees, and distribution of funds to
facilitate effective operations and provision of services.
Describe the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the objectives
identified in the SPIL. The financial plan is a summary of the anticipated sources, amounts and
proposed uses of funds in the above table to support the SPIL objectives. It is not a detailed
budget.
Note: A significant deviation from this projected financial plan regarding Chapter 1, Part B
funds of more than 25% from the original projected plan will require a substantial
amendment. Deviations of less than 25% may be reported with a technical amendment.
Notes regarding Sources:
– Other Federal Funds include, but are not limited to, title I funds available under section
101(a)(18) of the Act, Social Security payments, funding from Housing and Urban
Development, and funding received from other Federal programs such as the Work
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Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program.
– Non-Federal Funds include, but are not limited to, State and local government funds as
well as nongovernment funds from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and
community organizations. State government funds include matching funds in compliance
with section 712(b) of the Act, general revenue funds and funds made available through
other State programs such as Medicaid reimbursements, Aging and Developmental
Disabilities Councils, etc.
– Complete the table below – indicate the fiscal year(s) for the table – table can cover 1 year,
2 years, or all 3 years. If you anticipate the same sources, amounts, and uses of funding
for the full, 3-year SPIL period, only complete the table once. If you anticipate any
differences, complete a separate table for each year that will have differences. Include
dollar amounts, in whole dollars, for each source and use of funds.
– If more than 30% of the Part B appropriation is to be used for the SILC Resource Plan, a
justification must be included in section 5.2.
– NOTE: The DSE may not retain more than 5% of the Part B appropriation (for this
purpose, the DSE shall include the state match in the “Part B appropriation”) for
administrative costs. For example, if the state’s Part B appropriation is $90,000, and the
state match is $10,000, then the DSE may retain no more than 5% of $100,000 (because
$90,000 plus $10,000 is $100,000), which is $5,000.
Fiscal Year(s):
Sources

Projected Funding Amounts and Uses
SILC
IL Services
General CIL
Resource
Operations
Plan

Title VII Funds
Chapter 1, Part
B
Chapter 1, Part
C
Other Federal
Funds
Sec. 101(a)(18)
of the Act
(Innovation and
Expansion –
shall not be $0)
Social Security
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Other SPIL
Activities

Retained by
DSE for
Administrative
costs (applies
only to Part B
funding)

Reimbursement
Other
Non-Federal
Funds
Part B State
Match
Other State
Match for Funds
in SPIL
State Funds
Other
Narrative Section
Describe the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the objectives
identified in the SPIL. The financial plan is a summary of the anticipated sources (including, but
not limited to, Part B, Part C, I&E, and SSA VR), amounts, and proposed uses of funds to
support the SPIL objectives. It is not a detailed budget.
Absent a statutorily specified exception, every agency—federal or otherwise—that funds an
entity is responsible for fiscal and budgetary oversight of it. Neither ACL/OILP, nor the
Rehabilitation Services Administration, nor the Social Security Administration has a statutorily
specified exception.
States are required to provide, either in cash or in kind, at least 10% of the total project cost per
year. (States are allowed to use ACL/OILP funding for no more than 90% of the total project
cost per year.)
The formula for match is:
State allotment
0.9

Match amount
0.1

= 100%

To determine how much a state is required to provide as match, the following formula can be
used: Federal Award ÷ 9 = Match Required
The Required Match amount is added to the Federal Award for the total Project Cost
For Example:
If the State’s Federal Award is $100,000 the required match is $11,111.11
100,000/9 = $11,111.11
Total project cost would then be 100,000 + 11,111.11 = $111,111.11
The DSE may retain 5% of the total, or $5,555.56

Section 2: Scope, Extent and Arrangements of Services
2.1 Services
Services to be provided to persons with significant disabilities that promote full access to
community life including geographic scope, determination of eligibility, and statewide reach.
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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 1.3 of this SPIL, and whether the services
will be provided by the CILs or by the DSE (directly and/or through contract or grant) or other
entity.

To support the operation of Part B and C funded CILs through part B funding, CILs must be in
compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 725
or provide core services of a center for living as identified §1329.4. Part B funds may also be
utilized for other IL services, research, and projects.
A map indicating service area(s) may be included as an attachment.
Independent living services

Provided
using Part
B (check to
indicate yes)

Core Independent Living Services, as required:
– Information and referral
– IL skills training
– Peer counseling
– Individual and systems advocacy
– Transition services including:
▪ Transition from nursing homes & other institutions
▪ Diversion from institutions
▪ Transition of youth (who were eligible for an IEP)
to post-secondary life
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
disabilities)
Note: CILs are not allowed to own or operate housing.
Rehabilitation technology
Mobility training

Provided
using other
funds
(check to
indicate yes;
do not list
the other
funds)

Entity
that
provides
(specify
CIL,
DSE, or
the other
entity)

Independent living services

Provided
using Part
B (check to
indicate yes)

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 opportunities, and
accessible transportation, and other support services
Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and
independent living 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
Note: CILs are not allowed to own or operate housing.
Transportation, including referral and assistance for such
transportation and training in the use of public
transportation vehicles and systems
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 disabilities to promote selfawareness and esteem, develop advocacy and selfempowerment skills, and explore career options
Services for children
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 disabilities
Appropriate preventive services to decrease the need of
individuals with disabilities for similar services in the
future
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Provided
using other
funds
(check to
indicate yes;
do not list
the other
funds)

Entity
that
provides
(specify
CIL,
DSE, or
the other
entity)

Independent living services

Provided
using Part
B (check to
indicate yes)

Provided
using other
funds
(check to
indicate yes;
do not list
the other
funds)

Entity
that
provides
(specify
CIL,
DSE, or
the other
entity)

Community awareness programs to enhance the
understanding and integration into society of individuals
with disabilities
Such other services as may be necessary and not
inconsistent with the Act
2.2 Outreach to Unserved and Underserved Populations
Definition of Unserved and Underserved:
How services will be made available to populations that are unserved/underserved by Part B and
Part C to address equity (including minority groups and urban and rural populations) and how
outreach will be conducted.
Describe the statewide outreach plan including: (all of the following are required)
▪ Definitions of “unserved” and “underserved” for outreach
▪ How unserved and underserved are determined
▪ Minority groups
▪ Urban and rural populations
▪ Targeted populations and/or geographic areas
▪ Outreach activities and methods to be conducted and who will conduct each
Identify steps to be taken regarding statewide outreach to populations that are unserved or
underserved by programs that are funded under Title VII, including minority groups and urban
and rural populations and how outreach will be conducted to address equity.
2.3 Coordination
Plans for coordination of services and cooperation between programs and organizations that
support community life for persons with disabilities.
Describe plans for coordination and cooperation between the SILC, CILs, and DSE and with
other entities, programs, organizations. Include specific methods and efforts for each entity
included.
Section 3: Network of Centers
3.1 Existing Centers
Current Centers for Independent Living including: legal name, geographic area and counties
served, and source(s) of funding. Oversight process, by source of funds, and oversight entity.
List the CILs located in the state including:
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– Legal name of the CIL
– Geographic area/counties served by the CIL (full CIL services vs. limited services – for
example, a program provided in areas not served by the CIL for core services or a
satellite office of a CIL that provides the core services but not all of the services provided
by the full CIL)
– Current sources of funding– not including amounts (Part B, Part C, State General
Revenue, Other Federal, Other)
Explain the criteria for defining the CIL network, bearing in mind that those CILs included in the
network should be those eligible to sign the SPIL.
Example:
Legal Counties Funding source(s)
name served

Oversight process

Oversight
entity

[DSE determines
oversight process,
which probably
involves CIL
submitting PPR to
DSE]
CIL submits CIL
PPR to ACL/OILP

DSE

CIL submits CIL
PPR to ACL/OILP
[and probably
submits PPR to
DSE]

DSE and
ACL/OILP

SPIL
Signatory
(yes/no)

ACL/OILP

3.2 Expansion and Adjustment of Network
Plan and priorities for use of funds, by funding source, including Part B funds, Part C funds,
State funds, and other funds, whether current, increased, or one-time funding, and methodology
for distribution of funds. Use of funds to build capacity of existing Centers, establish new
Centers, and/or increase the statewide reach of the Network. (Follow the instructions in Title VII,
Part C of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.)
Provide a detailed description of the plans for expanding, building, and/or adjusting the
statewide network of CILs based on increased funding, new funding, one-time funding, or cuts in
funding, including but not limited to: (every bullet point needs a detailed description).
– Definition of served, unserved, and underserved.
– Minimum funding level for a Center and formula/plan for distribution of funds to ensure
that each Center receives at least the minimum.
– Priorities for establishment of new CIL(s).
– Action/process for distribution of funds relinquished or removed from a Center and/or if
a Center closes.

– Plan to build capacity of existing CILs and/or expand statewide reach by establishing
branch offices and/or satellites of existing CILs.
– Plan/formula for distribution of new funds (Part B, Part C, one-time funds, etc.)
– Plan/formula for adjusting distribution of funds when cut/reduced.
– Plan for changes to Center service areas and/or funding levels to accommodate
expansion and/or adjustment of the Network. State the needed change(s) as concretely
and succinctly as possible. Include:
o CILs included in the change
o New counties/areas assigned to (or removed from) involved CILs
o Changes in funding or state “no funding changes needed.” +
– Temporary Changes (if applicable) Other (if applicable)
Remember: The SPIL may be amended by agreement of the SILC and a majority of the CILs,
when needed. If details are not specific enough, there could be significant delays in the
distribution of new funding.
Section 4: Designated State Entity
(name of entity)
will serve as the entity in
(name
of state)
designated to receive, administer, and account for funds made available to the
state under Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B of the Act on behalf of the State.i
4.1 DSE Responsibilities
(1) receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under this chapter based on the
plan;
(2) provide administrative support services for a program under Part B, and a program under Part
C in a case in which the program is administered by the State under section 723;
(3) keep such records and afford such access to such records as the Administrator finds to be
necessary with respect to the programs;
(4) submit such additional information or provide such assurances as the Administrator may
require with respect to the programs; and
(5) retain not more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year under Part
B for the performance of the services outlined in paragraphs (1) through (4).
4.2 Administration and Staffing: DSE Assurances
Administrative and staffing support provided by the DSE.
Explain how the DSE will demonstrate that not more than 5% of the Part B appropriation
(including state match) will be used on administrative costs.
When DSE employees serve as staff to the SILC, describe how the DSE will ensure that the SILC
has the ability to hire, fire, and supervise such staff.

Describe how the DSE will assure that such staff will not be assigned to other projects/activities
that would create a conflict of interest with their SILC responsibilities.

4.3 State-Imposed Requirements
State-imposed requirements contained in the provisions of this SPIL including:ii
• State law, regulation, rule, or policy relating to the DSE’s administration, funding, or
operation of IL programs and/or establishment, funding, and operations of the SILC
• Rule or policy implementing any Federal law, regulation, or guideline that is beyond
what would be required to comply with 45 CFR 1329
• That limits, expands, or alters requirements for the SPIL
Describe any requirements imposed by the State that is in addition to the Act and the IL
regulations. Requirements may be with regard to:
–
Establishment and operations of the SILC
–
Provision of and uses of State funding for Independent Living services and/or the SILC
–
Any other requirements having a direct impact on the SILC, CILs, IL services, and/or
processing of funding
Describe how the DSE will ensure compliance with State requirements without restricting the
autonomy of the SILC in fulfilling its duties, authorities, and responsibilities.
(NOTE: Pursuant to 45 CFR 1329.15(c)(4), the DSE may not include any conditions or
requirements in the SILC’s Resource Plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC.)
4.4 Grant Process & Distribution of Funds
Grant processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of grants of
Part B funds.
Describe the processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of
grants of Part B funds including (all of the following are required):
▪ Process for soliciting proposals
▪ Development of format for proposals
▪ Process for reviewing proposals and who reviewers will be
▪ Process for evaluating performance and compliance of grantees
(The above must also specify any differences for continuation funding vs. new awards.)

4.5 Oversight Process for Part B Funds
The oversight process to be followed by the DSE
Describe the oversight process for:
o
Part B (with or without Part C received) oversight by DSE
o
Other funds included in 1.5 Financial Plan, excluding section 722 part C funds
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Other oversight activities

4.6 722 vs. 723 State
Check one: To indicate which applies to your state
722 (if checked, will move to Section 5
723 (if checked, will move to Section 4.7)
4.7 723 States
Order of priorities for allocating funds amounts to Centers, agreed upon by the SILC and
Centers, and any differences from 45 CFR 1329.21 & 1329.22.
Describe the order of priorities for allocating funds, how agreement of the SILC and CILs was
secured, and differences (if any) from the priorities in the regulations.
How state policies, practices, and procedures governing the awarding of grants to Centers and
oversight of the Centers are consistent with 45 CFR 1329.5, 1329.6, & 1329.22.
Describe the processes, policies, and procedures to be followed in the awarding of grants of Part
B and Part C funds including:
▪ Process for soliciting
▪ Development of format for proposals
▪ Process for reviewing proposals and who reviewers will be
▪ Process for evaluating performance and compliance of grantees
The above must also specify any differences for continuation funding vs. new awards.
The oversight process to be followed by the DSE.
Describe the oversight process for:
o Part C and Part B (alone or in combination with other funds)
o Other funds included in 1.4 Financial Plan
o Other oversight activities
Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
5.1 Establishment of SILC
How the SILC is established and SILC autonomy is assured.
Describe the establishment (legal mechanism by which the SILC was established), placement
(where the SILC is located organizationally and fiscally), and organizational status of the SILC
(nonprofit, or other) and how autonomy and independence from the DSE (and all other state
agencies) is assured.

5.2 SILC Resource Plan
Resources (including necessary and sufficient funding, staff/administrative support, and in-kind),
by funding source and amount, for SILC to fulfill all duties and authorities.iii Funding sources
may include “Innovation and Expansion (I&E) funds authorized by 29 U.S.C. 721(a)(18);
Independent Living Part B funds; State matching funds; [state allotments of Vocational
Rehabilitation funding;] other public funds (such as Social Security reimbursement funds); and
private sources.”iv
Provide a brief description of how the SILC Authorities will be conducted by the SILC during the
years covered in the SPIL.
A description of the SILC's resource plan must be included in the State plan. The plan should
include resources for the SILC to fulfill duties and authorities.
Provide a detailed description of all types of resources to be included in the SILC Resource Plan
including:
• Staff/personnel costs;
•

Operating expenses;

•

Council compensation and expenses;

•

Meeting expenses, including public hearing expenses, such as meeting space, alternate
formats, interpreters, and other accommodations;

•

Resources to attend and/or secure training for staff and Council members; and

•

(Other costs as appropriate.)

Resources must be necessary and sufficient to ensure the capacity of the SILC to fulfill all the
duties and selected authorities (section 705 (c) of the Act). A detailed SILC budget is not
required with this SPIL. The SILC is allowed to do resource development.v
Process used to develop the Resource Plan.
Describe the process used by the SILC, CILs (if Part B funds are included), and DSE to
determine the amounts and sources of resources to be included in the plan.
Process for disbursement of funds to facilitate effective operations of SILC.
Describe what process(es) will be used to disburse funds for the SILC Resource Plan including
how such process(es) will ensure timeliness and efficiency, prevent undue hardship on the SILC,
and ensure continual (uninterrupted) operations and effectiveness of the SILC.
NOTE: Pursuant to 45 CFR 1329.15(c)(4), the DSE may not include any conditions or
requirements in the SILC Resource Plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC.

5.3 Maintenance of SILC
How State will maintain the SILC over the course of the SPIL.vi
Describe the process used by the State to appoint members to the SILC who meet the
composition requirements in section 705(b). Indicate who appoints members to the SILC, how
the State ensures that the SILC composition and qualification requirements are met, how the
chair is selected, how term limits are maintained, and how SILC vacancies are filled.
Describe how the specific SILC-staffing requirements listed in the SPIL Instrument will be
addressed. Concisely describe or cite relevant written policies, procedures, by-laws, technical
assistance, and monitoring activities, or other practices.
Describe how the State will ensure that: (all of the following are required)
▪ the SILC is established and operating
▪ appointments are made in a timely manner to keep the SILC in compliance with the Act
▪ the SILC is organized in a way to ensure it is not part of any state agency
▪ the SILC has the autonomy necessary to fulfill its duties and authorities, including
“[working] with CILs to coordinate services with public and private entities, . . .
conducting resource development, and performing such other functions . . . as the [SILC]
determines to be appropriate”vii
▪ necessary and sufficient resources are provided for the SILC Resource Plan to ensure the
SILC has the capacity to fulfill its statutory duties and authoritiesviii
Section 6: Legal Basis & Certifications
This section verifies all the entities with authorities and responsibilities for the SPIL.
Section 7: DSE Assurances
The Assurances detail the roles and responsibilities of the DSE. The Assurances are also found
on the DSE Notice of Award.
Section 8: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Assurances and Indicators of
Minimum Compliance
8.1 Assurances
Detail the functions, authorities, and requirements for operating as a SILC.
8.2 Indicators of Minimum Compliance
Review and sign the indicators of minimum compliance.
Section 9: Signatures
Please ensure that all specified signatures are included. All Part B CILs and Part C CILs in the
state (or outlying area or District of Columbia, as the case may be) that meet the section 725
assurances, including CILs that do not sign the SPIL, need to be included in the signatory lines.
(A CIL that is one legal entity that has multiple Part C grants is only one potential signatory
and, therefore, needs only one signature line.ix)
If a required signatory objects to the SPIL, then that required signatory needs to notify tell the
program officer before SPIL submission.
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APPENDIX A
OPTIONAL CHECKLIST FOR SPIL DEVELOPMENT
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 Independent Living services in the state;
– The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living
(CILs); and
– Working relationships and collaboration between:
▪ Centers for independent living;
▪ Entities carrying out programs that provide independent living services, including
those serving older individuals;
▪ Other community-based organizations that provide or coordinate the provision of
housing, transportation, employment, information and referral assistance, services,
and supports for individuals with significant disabilities; and
▪ Entities carrying out other programs providing services for individuals with
disabilities.
1. How did the SILC and CIL directors meet the aforementioned requirements during the SPIL
development process?
2. What steps were taken to ensure full participation by the directors of CILs in the state?
3. How was public input, to include culturally and linguistically diverse populations, gathered
before the SPIL was drafted?
4. Did the SILC provide the following when gathering both public input and feedback? (check
yes or no)
- Appropriate and sufficient notice of public forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No
-

Accessibility of notice and location(s), including language accessibility, of public
forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

Alternate formats, including multiple languages when necessary, of all materials provided
at public forum/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

Translations (into primary language(s) of large numbers of attendees and prospective
attendees) of all materials provided at public forum/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely on alternative modes
of communication including sign language interpreters and audio loops/assistive listening
devices? ___ Yes ___ No

Translation, language interpretation, and/or proceedings in multiple languages for
individuals with disabilities who are not proficient in English? ___ Yes ___ No
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Alternate formats of the Draft SPIL? ___ Yes ___ No

Were any state imposed requirements made available to the public at or prior to the
public forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

5. How was public input used in the development of the SPIL?
6. What changes were made to the SPIL as a result of public comment/feedback?
7. What process was used to secure the approval of SILC and CILs prior to submission of the
SPIL?

APPENDIX B
SPIL PLANNING TOOLS
These samples are provided to assist the SILC and CILs in the development process.
SPIL LOGIC MODEL
MISSION

GOAL

Objective

Activities

APPENDIX C
FULL SPIL PLANNING TABLE

Specific
Objective

Measurable
Indicators

Specifics of Each Objective
Geographic
Target
Scope
Performance
Level for
Year 3

Target
Progress
Between
Now and
Year 3

Action Strategy for Achieving Each Objective
Necessary
Lead
Key
Resources Funding
Activities Organization Partner(s)
Needed
Sources

APPENDIX D
THE CONCEPTUAL CHAIN

Then . . .

If we do . . .

Goals
Achieved

Objectives
Achieved

Activities

Sec. 704(c).
45 CFR 1329.17(g).
iii
Sec. 704(b), sec. 705(e), 45 CFR 1329.12(b)(2) and 1329.15 (c)(1)-(6).
iv
45 CFR 1329.15(c)(2).
v
45 CFR 1329.16(a)(2); 45 CFR § 75.442; 45 CFR 1329.10(a)(1); sec. 705(c)(2)(B) of the Act.
vi
45CFR 1329.14(a) & (b) and 1329.12(b)(2).
vii
Sec. 705(c)(2) of the Act.
viii
Sec. 705(c) of the Act.
ii

Mission
Achieved

STATE PLAN FOR
INDEPENDENT LIVING
(SPIL)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended, Chapter 1, Title
VII

PART B - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Part C - Centers for Independent Living
State:
FISCAL YEARS:
Effective Date: October 1,

reviewing the collection of information. The obligation to respond to this collection is required to receive financial assistance
(Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Executive Summary
Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities
1.1 Mission:
Mission of the Independent Living Network and the SPIL.
1.2 Goals:
Goals of the IL Network for the three-year period of the plan.
1.3 Objectives
Objectives for the three-year period of the plan – including geographic scope, desired outcomes,
target dates, and indicators. Including compatibility with the purpose of Title VII, Chapter 1.
1.4 Evaluation
Methods and processes the SILC will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the SPIL including
timelines and evaluation of satisfaction of individuals with disabilities.
1.5 Financial Plan
Sources, uses of, and efforts to coordinate funding to be used to accomplish the Goals and
Objectives. Process for grants/contracts, selection of grantees, and distribution of funds to
facilitate effective operations and provision of services.
Fiscal Year(s):
Sources

Projected Funding Amounts and Uses
SILC
IL Services
General CIL
Resource
Operations
Plan

Title VII Funds
Chapter 1, Part B
Chapter 1, Part C
Other Federal
Funds
Sec. 101(a)(18) of

Other SPIL
Activities

Retained by
DSE for
Administrative
costs (applies
only to Part B
funding)

the Act
(Innovation and
Expansion shall
not be $0)
Social Security
Reimbursement
Other
Non-Federal
Funds
Part B State
Match
Other State Match
for Funds in SPIL
State Funds
Other

Narrative Section
Description of financial plan narrative.
Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services
2.1 Services
Services to be provided to persons with disabilities that promote full access to community life
including geographic scope, determination of eligibility, and statewide reach.

Table 2.1A: Independent living services

Provided using
Part B (check to
indicate yes)

Core Independent Living Services, as follows:
- Information and referral
- Individual and systems advocacy
- Peer counseling
- IL skills training
- Transition services including:
▪ Transition from nursing homes & other
institutions
▪ Diversion from institutions
▪ Transition of youth (who were eligible for
an IEP) to post-secondary life
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 disabilities)
Note: CILs are not allowed to own or operate
housing.
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 opportunities, and
accessible transportation, and other support
services

Provided
using other
funds (check
to indicate yes;
do not list the
other funds)

Entity that
provides
(specify CIL,
DSE, or the
other entity)

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
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
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
Such other services as may be necessary and not
inconsistent with the Act
2.2 Outreach to Unserved and Underserved Populations
Identify steps to be taken regarding statewide outreach to populations that are unserved or
underserved by programs that are funded under Title VII, including minority groups and urban
and rural populations and how outreach will be conducted to address equity.
2.3 Coordination

Plans for coordination of services and cooperation among programs and organizations that support
community life for persons with disabilities.
Section 3: Network of Centers
3.1 Existing Centers
Current Centers for Independent Living including: legal name; geographic area and counties
served; and source(s) of funding. Oversight process, by source of funds and oversight entity.
3.2 Expansion and Adjustment of Network
– Plan and priorities for use of funds, by funding source, including Part B funds, Part C
funds, State funds, and other funds, whether current, increased, or one-time funding, and
methodology for distribution of funds, and use of funds to build capacity of existing
Centers, establish new Centers, and/or increase statewide reach of Network.
–
Section 4: Designated State Entity
(name of entity)
will serve as the entity in
(name
of state)
designated to receive, administer, and account for funds made available to the
state under Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B of the Act on behalf of the State. (Sec. 704(c))
4.1 DSE Responsibilities
(1) receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under this chapter based on
the plan;
(2) provide administrative support services for a program under Part B, and a program under
Part C in a case in which the program is administered by the State under section 723;
(3) keep such records and afford such access to such records as the Administrator finds to be
necessary with respect to the programs;
(4) submit such additional information or provide such assurances as the Administrator may
require with respect to the programs; and
(5) retain not more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year
under Part B. for the performance of the services outlined in paragraphs (1) through (4).
4.2 Administration and Staffing: DSE Assurances
Administrative and staffing support provided by the DSE.
4.3 State- Imposed Requirements
State-imposed requirements contained in the provisions of this SPIL including:
•
State law, regulation, rule, or policy relating to the DSE’s administration, funding, or
operation of IL programs, and/or establishment, funding, and operations of the SILC
•
Rule or policy implementing any Federal law, regulation, or guideline that is beyond
what would be required to comply with 45 CFR 1329
•
That limits, expands, or alters requirements for the SPIL

4.4 Grant Process & Distribution of Funds
Grant processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of grants of
Part B funds.
4.5 Oversight Process for Part B Funds
The oversight process to be followed by the DSE
4.6 722 vs. 723 State
Check one:
722 (if checked, will move to Section 5)
723 (if checked, will move to Section 4.7)
4.7 723 States
Order of priorities for allocating funds amounts to Centers, agreed upon by the SILC and
Centers, and any differences from 45 CFR 1329.21 & 1329.22.
How state policies, practices, and procedures governing the awarding of grants to Centers and
oversight of the Centers are consistent with 45 CFR 1329.5, 1329.6, & 1329.22.
Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
5.1 Establishment of SILC
How the SILC is established and SILC autonomy is assured.
5.2 SILC Resource plan
Resources (including necessary and sufficient funding, staff/administrative support, and in-kind),
by funding source and amount, for SILC to fulfill all duties and authorities.
Process used to develop the Resource Plan.
Process for disbursement of funds to facilitate effective operations of SILC.
Justification if more than 30% of the Part B appropriation is to be used for the SILC Resource
Plan.
5.3 Maintenance of SILC
How State will maintain SILC over the course of the SPIL.viii

Section 6: Legal Basis and Certifications

6.1 Designated State Entity (DSE)
The state entity/agency designated to receive and distribute funding, as directed by the SPIL,
under Title VII, Part B of the Act is
.
Authorized representative of the DSE
Title
.
6.2 Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
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 _______________________
.
6.3 Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
The Centers for Independent Living (CILs) eligible to sign the SPIL, a minimum of 51%
whom must sign prior to submission, are:

6.4 Authorizations
6.4.a. The SILC is authorized to submit the SPIL to the Independent Living Administration,
Administration for Community Living.
(Yes/No)
6.4.b. The SILC and CILs may legally carryout each provision of the SPIL.

(Yes/No)

6.4.c. State/DSE operation and administration of the program is authorized by the SPIL.
(Yes/No)
Section 7: DSE Assurances
(name of DSE director/representative)
acting on behalf of the DSE
(Insert name
of DSE)
located at
(insert address, phone number, and e-mail
address)
45 CFR 1329.11 assures that:
7.1.

The DSE acknowledges its role on behalf of the State, as the fiscal intermediary to
receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State to support Independent
Living Services in the state based on the plan;

7.2.

The DSE will assure that the agency keeps appropriate records, in accordance with
federal and state law, and provides access to records by the federal funding agency upon
request;

7.3.

The DSE will not retain more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any
fiscal year under Part B for administrative expenses;viii

7.4.

The DSE assures that the SILC is established as an autonomous entity within the state as
required in 45 CFR 1329.14;

7.5.

The DSE will not interfere with the business or operations of the SILC that include but
are not limited to:
1. Expenditure of federal funds
2. Meeting schedules and agendas
3. SILC board business
4. Voting actions of the SILC board
5. Personnel actions
6. Allowable travel
7. Trainings

7.6.

The DSE will abide by SILC determination of whether the SILC wants to utilize DSE
staff:
1. If the SILC informs the DSE that the SILC wants to utilize DSE staff, the DSE
assures that management of such staff with regard to activities and functions
performed for the SILC is the sole responsibility of the SILC in accordance with Sec.
705(e)(3) of the Act (Sec. 705(e)(3), 29 U.S.C.796d(e)(3)).

7.7.

The DSE will fully cooperate with the SILC in the nomination and appointment process
for the SILC in the state;

7.8.

The DSE shall make timely and prompt payments to Part B funded SILCs and CILs:
1. When the reimbursement method is used, the DSE must make a payment within 30
calendar days after receipt of the billing, unless the agency or pass-through entity
reasonably believes the request to be improper;
2. When necessary, the DSE will advance payments to Part B funded SILCs and CILs to
cover its estimated disbursement needs for an initial period generally geared to the
mutually agreed upon disbursing cycle; and
3. The DSE will accept requests for advance payments and reimbursements at least
monthly when electronic fund transfers are not used, and as often as necessary when
electronic fund transfers are used, in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic
Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693-1693r).

The signature below indicates this entity/agency’s agreement to: serve as the DSE and fulfill all
the responsibilities in Sec. 704(c) of the Act; affirm the State will comply with the
aforementioned assurances during the three-year period of this SPIL; and develop, with the
SILC, and ensure that the SILC resource plan is necessary and sufficient (in compliance with
section 8, indicator (6) below) for the SILC to fulfill its statutory duties and authorities under
Sec. 705(c) of the Act, consistent with the approved SPIL.viii

Name and Title of DSE director/authorized representative

Signature

Date

Electronic signature may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature must
be kept on file by the SILC.

Section 8: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Assurances and Indicators of
Minimum Compliance
8.1 Assurances
(name of SILC chairperson)
located at
45 CFR 1329.14 assures that:

acting on behalf of the SILC
(Insert name of SILC)
(insert address, phone number, and e-mail address)

(1) The SILC regularly (not less than annually) provides the appointing authority
recommendations for eligible appointments;
(2) The SILC is composed of the requisite members set forth in the Act;viii
(3) The SILC terms of appointment adhere to the Act;viii
(4) The SILC is not established as an entity within a state agency in accordance with 45 CFR
Sec. 1329.14(b);
(5) The SILC will make the determination of whether it wants to utilize DSE staff to carry
out the functions of the SILC;
a. The SILC must inform the DSE if it chooses to utilize DSE staff;
b. The SILC assumes management and responsibility of such staff with regard to
activities and functions performed for the SILC in accordance with the Act.viii
(6) The SILC shall ensure all program activities are accessible to people with disabilities;
(7) The State Plan shall provide assurances that the designated State entity, any other agency,
office, or entity of the State will not interfere with operations of the SILC, except as
provided by law and regulation and;
(8) The SILC actively consults with unserved and underserved populations in urban and rural
areas that include, indigenous populations as appropriate for State Plan development as
described in Sec. 713(b)(7) the Act regarding Authorized Uses of Funds.viii
Section 8.2 Indicators of Minimum Compliance
Indicators of minimum compliance for Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC) as
required by the Rehabilitation Act (Section 706(b), 29 U.S.C. Sec 796d-1(b)), as amended and
supported by 45 CFR 1329.14-1329.16; and Assurances for Designated State Entities (DSE) as

permitted by Section 704(c)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. Sec. 796c(c)(4)), as
amended.
(a) STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL INDICATORS. –
(1) SILC written policies and procedures must include:
a. A method for recruiting members, reviewing applications, and regularly providing
recommendations for eligible appointments to the appointing authority;
b. A method for identifying and resolving actual or potential disputes and conflicts
of interest that are in compliance with State and federal law;
c. A process to hold public meetings and meet regularly as prescribed in 45 CFR
1329.15(a)(3);
d. A process and timelines for advance notice to the public of SILC meetings in
compliance with State and federal law and 45 CFR 1329.15(a)(3);
e. A process and timeline for advance notice to the public for SILC “Executive
Session” meetings, that are closed to the public, that follow applicable federal and
State laws;
i. “Executive Session” meetings should be rare and only take place to
discuss confidential SILC issues such as but not limited to staffing.
ii. Agendas for “Executive Session” meetings must be made available to the
public, although personal identifiable information regarding SILC staff
shall not be included;
f. A process and timelines for the public to request reasonable accommodations to
participate during a public Council meeting;
g. A method for developing, seeking and incorporating public input into,
monitoring, reviewing and evaluating implementation of the State Plan as
required in 45 CFR 1329.17; and
h. A process to verify centers for independent living are eligible to sign the State
Plan in compliance with 45 CFR 1329.17(d)(2)(iii).
(2) The SILC maintains regular communication with the appointing authority to ensure
efficiency and timeliness of the appointment process.
(3) The SILC maintains individual training plans for members that adhere to the SILC
Training and Technical Assistance Center’s SILC training curriculum.
(4) The SILC receives public input into the development of the State Plan for Independent
Living in accordance with 45 CFR 1329.17(f) ensuring:
a. Adequate documentation of the State Plan development process, including but not
limited to, a written process setting forth how input will be gathered from the
state’s centers for independent living and individuals with disabilities throughout
the state, and the process for how the information collected is considered.

b. All meetings regarding State Plan development and review are open to the public
and provides advance notice of such meetings in accordance with existing State
and federal laws and 45 CFR 1329.17(f)(2)(i)-(ii);
c. Meetings seeking public input regarding the State Plan provides advance notice of
such meetings in accordance with existing State and federal laws, and 45 CFR
1329.17(f)(2)(i);
d. Public meeting locations, where public input is being taken, are accessible to all
people with disabilities, including, but not limited to:
i. proximity to public transportation,
ii. physical accessibility, and
iii. effective communication and accommodations that include auxiliary aids
and services, necessary to make the meeting accessible to all people with
disabilities.
e. Materials available electronically must be 508 compliant and, upon request,
available in alternative and accessible format including other commonly spoken
languages.
(5) The SILC monitors, reviews and evaluates the State Plan in accordance with 45 CFR
1329.15(a)(2) ensuring:
a. Timely identification of revisions needed due to any material change in State law,
state organization, policy or agency operations that affect the administration of the
State Plan approved by the Administration for Community Living.
(6) The SILC State Plan resource plan includes:
a. Sufficient funds received from:
i. Title VII, Part B funds;
1. If the resource plan includes Title VII, Part B funds, the State Plan
provides justification of the percentage of Part B funds to be used
if the percentage exceeds 30 percent of Title VII, Part B funds
received by the State;
ii. Funds for innovation and expansion activities under Sec. 101(a)(18) of the
Act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 721(a)(18), as applicable;
iii. Other public and private sources.
b. The funds needed to support:
i.
Staff/personnel;
ii.
Operating expenses;
iii.
Council compensation and expenses;
iv.
Meeting expenses including meeting space, alternate formats, interpreters,
and other accommodations;
v.
Resources to attend and/or secure training and conferences for staff and
council members and;

vi.

Other costs as appropriate.

The signature below indicates the SILC’s agreement to comply with the aforementioned
assurances and indicators:

Name of SILC chairperson

Signature

Date

Electronic signature may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature must
be kept on file by the SILC.
Section 9: Signatures
The signatures below are of the SILC chairperson and at least 51 percent of the directors of the
centers for independent living listed in section 6.3. These signatures indicate that the
(name of SILC)
and the centers for independent
living in the state agree with and intend to fully implement this SPIL’s content. These signatures
also indicate that this SPIL is complete and ready for submission to the Independent Living
Administration, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
The effective date of this SPIL is October 1,

(year)

SIGNATURE OF SILC CHAIRPERSON

DATE

NAME OF SILC CHAIRPERSON

NAME OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)

SIGNATURE OF CIL DIRECTOR

DATE

NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR

NAME OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)

SIGNATURE OF CIL DIRECTOR

DATE

NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR

NAME OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)

SIGNATURE OF CIL DIRECTOR

DATE

NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR

NAME OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)

SIGNATURE OF CIL DIRECTOR

DATE

NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR
(INSERT ADDITIONAL CILS AS NEEDED)
Electronic signatures may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature
must be kept on file by the SILC.
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