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Our Vision
Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council: The Commonwealth's catalyst for inclusion of people with disabilities.
Our Mission
The Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council will promote policies, programs and activities to maximize independence of people with disabilities by:
- developing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the State Plan for Independent Living,
- supporting and expanding the state network of Centers for Independent Living,
- creating a culture for full integration and independence,
- advocating systems change for full access and equality in community life,
- educating policy makers and stakeholders about the importance of independent living,
- developing a strategy for collaboration among stakeholders in the disability community,
- leading to full inclusion and independence in the Commonwealth.
Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Virginia is one of 31 states participating in a five-year, $1.75 billion Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration project designed to create a system of long-term services and supports that assist individuals to transition from certain long-term care institutions into the community. This project supports Virginia’s Olmstead initiative and complements the efforts of the recently awarded Systems Transformation Grant that aims to improve the infrastructure for community-based long-term supports. Virginia’s MFP project, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, will make over $28 million in federal Medicaid funds available to support Virginia’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
For more details and the most current information on the MFP project, pleasevisit http://www.olmsteadva.com/mfp.
State Plan for Independent Living
The purpose of the Statewide Independent Living Council is to develop and facilitate a three year State Plan for Independent Living, facilitate the goals and activities within the Plan and distribute Rehabilitation Act Title VII, Part B funds allocated by Congress. The funds are distributed to Virginia through a Federal Formula Grant. The State Plan is continually monitored and revised every three years and must be submitted to the federal government by July 1 of each year. Public input to the planning efforts is welcomed at any time.
State Plan Files (Word Format)
Section 704 Annual Performance Report for State Independent Living Services Program
Section 704
annual performance report
for
STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM
(Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended)
Completed by Designated State Units
and Statewide Independent Living Councils
- 2010 Virginia 704 Report (MS Word)
Freedom of Information Act
To ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law, a "Meeting" is defined as "meetings including work sessions, when sitting physically, or through telephonic or video equipment pursuant to State Code 2.2-3708, as a body or entity, or as an informal assemblage of (i) as many as three members or (ii) a quorum, if less than three, of the constituent membership, wherever held, with or without minutes being taken, whether or not votes are cast, of any public body" when the business of the public body" is being discussed or transacted. Any meeting of the public body must (1) provide notice of the meeting (2) must be open to the public, and (3) minutes of the meeting must be taken and preserved. Visit our Freedom of Information Act Page for more.
For information please contact:
Rhonda Jeter, MS, CRC
Council Administrator
(804) 662-7059 (Voice)
(804) 662-9040 or (800) 464-9950 (TTY)
(804) 662-7663 (Fax)
Rhonda.Jeter@DRS.Virginia.gov
