Orientation
Who We Are
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is an independent planning body working with the Department of Rehabilitative Services and the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired to increase the impact of Independent Living (IL) services in Virginia. The SILC is composed of Gubernatorial appointees who represent people with significant disabilities across the state, the interests of Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and Independent Living programs and services.
What We Do
We are responsible for the development and implementation of the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SPIL, which is required by Section 704 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, is updated on a triennial basis and delineates specific objectives and timelines for ensuring that the Commonwealth is providing the appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address the needs of citizen with disabilities for independent living services
First Row: Alexandra Dixon
Second Row (left to right):
Ellen Shackelford
Whitney Stone
Raymond Kenney
David Barrett
Jack Brandt
Theresa Preda
Third Row (left to right):
Sarah Liddle
Rhonda Jeter
Mary Mathena
Eddie Wimbish
Jane Ward-Solomon
Carmela Greer
Shawn Utt
Catherine Joseph
Not Pictured:
Steve Johnson
Karen Michalski-Karney
The January 2010 meeting was held at Resources for Independent Living, Inc. in Richmond, Virginia.
Alexandra Dixon - Secretary
Fairfax, Virginia
David Barrett - Chair
Glade Springs, Virginia
Jack Brandt - Chair
Richmond, Virginia
Carmela Greer
Lynchburg, Virginia
Steve Johnson
Norfolk, Virginia
Raymond Kenney
Richmond, Virginia
Terry Labar - Treasurer
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Sarah Liddle
Shawsville, Virginia
Mary Mathena
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ellen Shackelford
Hampton, Virginia
Shawn Utt
Pulaski, Virginia
Karen Michalski-Karney
Roanoke, Virginia
Whitney Stone
Bassett, Virginia
Catherine Joseph
Lynchburg, Virginia
Eddie Wimbish
Louisa, Virginia
Ex-Officio Members
Theresa Preda
Department of Rehabilitative Services
Richmond, Virginia
Jane Ward Solomon
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Richmond, Virginia
Appointments
http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov
Are you interested in applying for an appointment to the Statewide Independent Living Council? One of the functions of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is to assist the Governor in his appointments of over 4,000 individuals to serve on Virginia's boards and commissions. That Office is deeply committed to the principle of including all segments of the Commonwealth's population into government, because this is what makes the theory of self-government a reality.
If you wish to serve on the Statewide Independent Living Council, or recommend qualified candidates to serve, please visit http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/
For a list of current vacancies or if you have any questions, please contact Mary-Margaret Cash, Acting Staff, at Mary.Cash@drs.virginia.gov or Voice (800) 552-5019 TTY (800) 464-9950
Council Staff
Rhonda Jeter
Department of Rehabilitative Services
Richmond, Virginia
