The Wisconsin State Independent Living Council (SILC) is currently seeking public feedback on the 2025-2027 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). To receive federal funding, Wisconsin’s Independent Living Centers (ILCs) and SILC must jointly develop and submit a SPIL, which is a three-year plan for that state how to provide and improve independent living (IL) services for individuals with disabilities in the state. Independent living services are provided statewide and can only be provided by ILCs. IL services include:

· Information and referral
· IL skills training
· Peer support
· Individual and systems advocacy
· Services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, provide assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate transition of youth to postsecondary life

The SPIL must reflect the needs of individuals with significant disabilities in the state. To accurately describe the complexity of the challenges and barriers encountered both individually and at the systems level requires a thoughtful, organized approach. Relevant data should be gathered through existing disability statistics/databases as well as carefully designed needs assessment activities. The SPIL also identifies the needs and priorities of consumers, providers, and other stakeholders and sets forth goals and objectives to respond to them. The SPIL cannot address issues outside of this scope, or based on individual needs.

If you need this feedback form in another accessible format, please contact Tyler Wilcox at ilcwcoordinator@il-wis.net or (608) 575-9293.

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* 1. Do you support the mission as stated in the State Plan for Independent Living? If no, please explain why you do not support the mission or share any recommendations you may have.

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* 2. Do you support the goals, and objectives to achieve these goals, listed in the SPIL?

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* 3. Do you support the indicators, and feel they provide adequate data and measurement to track achievement of SPIL goals?

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* 4. Are there additional underserved populations, currently not receiving Independent Living core services, which were not identified in the SPIL?

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* 5. Are there outreach approaches that should be considered to more effectively reach the underserved populations outlined in the SPIL?

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* 6. Please provide any additional comments, suggestions, or strategies to achieve the desired goals as identified in the 2025-2027 SPIL.

Thank you for your feedback!

Public comments and feedback for the SPIL will be reviewed and addressed in the plan as appropriate. The Wisconsin State Independent Living Council is committed to using the comments and feedback received on the plan in multiple ways—including implementation of the SPIL. Even if every comment is not reflected in the final plan, comments, and feedback have been heard and considered.

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