NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Federal Statute 45 CFR § 1329.17 General Requirements for State Plan
Notice is given that the Statewide Independent Living Council, known as the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin (ILCW) will hold a public hearing to consider the 2025 - 2027 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).
Public Hearing Information
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Location
Midstate Independent Living Choices
3262 Church St
Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481
Hearing will be available via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86008320270
Hearing will also be available via Phone:
Telephone Number: (312) 262-6799 or toll-free 1-888-788-0099
Meeting ID: 860 0832 0270
Accessibility
ILCW is committed to full and equal access for all persons. If you need a sign language interpreter, captioning, alternative formats or materials in another language to participate, or any other accommodations, please contact Tyler Wilcox by email at ilcwcoordinator@il-wis.net; by phone or text at (608) 575-9293. Please make your request at least 48 hours before the public hearing.
Analysis of 2025-2027 SPIL
Every three years, ILCW is responsible for developing a new SPIL. The SPIL directs Independent Living Services across the State of Wisconsin. ILCW used public comments, surveys, and other feedback collected from people across the state. The 2025-2027 SPIL was also developed in collaboration with members and partners of the Wisconsin Independent Living Network (WILN). ILCW has reviewed and approved the 2025-2027 SPIL Draft.
The 2025-2027 SPIL’s Mission will be: “Empowering people with disabilities to live the way they choose.” This mission will be accomplished in the following ways:
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Increased focus on ILCs as Civil Rights centers through systems advocacy efforts and other programs.
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Increased outreach to traditionally underserved geographic areas and historically excluded communities.
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Improved clarity about how funds will be used by the Network.
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Updated definition for “base funding” for ILCs and amount adjusted to $624,000 to account for inflation and other factors.
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Better directions for distribution of new funding among Wisconsin’s ILCs to maintain equitable funding across the network.
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Clearer instructions on how to proceed when funding is reduced.
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Clearer instructions on steps to take if an ILC closes.
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Further definition of the roles and responsibilities of WILN member organizations.
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Continued strengthening of the Wisconsin Independent Living Network.
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Improved relationships and collaboration with WILN partners like ACRCs, other Councils and Commissions, State agencies, and other stakeholders.
Fiscal Estimate – Economic Impact
There is no fiscal estimate or economic impact of 2025-2027 SPIL.
Public Input and Deadline for Submissions
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The Draft 2025-2027 SPIL can be accessed on ILCW’s website. (https://il-wis.net/independent-living-council/public-notices/)
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Electronic Feedback Form on Survey Monkey: (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q6G73LP)
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Email to ILCW Program Coordinator, Tyler Wilcox, ilcwcoordinator@il-wis.net.
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Mail comments to:
ILCW ATTN: SPIL Comments 3810 Milwaukee Street Madison, WI 53714
All feedback must be submitted to ILCW by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday May 8, 2024.
Council Contact
If you have any questions or accessibility issues, please contact Tyler Wilcox, ILCW Program Coordinator, at ilcwcoordinator@il-wis.net or by phone/text at (608) 575-9293.
Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.