Is it the more you know or who you know?

When it comes to success, the age-old question of whether it's "what you know" or "who you know" often arises. In the realm of Independent Living, this question takes on particular significance.

While knowledge and skills are undoubtedly crucial for navigating the challenges of disability and promoting empowerment, connections and relationships can also play a pivotal role.

The Independent Living community thrives on collaboration, mutual support, and the sharing of experiences. Thus, both aspects—what you know and who you know—are essential components of the fabric that sustains and strengthens the Independent Living Movement.

This survey aims to explore these dynamics further, creating a peer-to-peer directory that celebrates both the knowledge and the connections that drive Independent Living forward. Please complete this survey before December 13th. If you need an alternative format contact gloria.garton@nc-silc.org.

Common Acronyms found within the survey:

SILC – Statewide Independent Living Council
CIL – Center for Independent Living
DSE – Designated State Entity
SPIL – State Plan for Independent Living
PPR – Program Performance Report

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* 1. Person completing survey information:

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Title

State

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* 2. What is your affiliation/role with the SILC? (Select ONLY one)

SILC Director/Coordinator

SILC staff (other)

SILC member

Center Director or Rep

Designated State Entity (DSE) Director or staff

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you been part of your SILC? (Select one)

0-2 years

2-5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15-20 years

More than 20 years

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* 4. Is your SILC a 501 c 3 (nonprofit)?

Yes

Unsure

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* 5. What state agency or department serves as DSE:

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* 6. What is the maximum number of Council Members that can be on your SILC. If unsure, enter "Unsure."

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* 7. Does your network of Centers cover all the counties in your State:

Yes

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* 8. Does your SILC have paid staff?

Yes

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* 9. If "Yes,":

How many?

How many are full time

How many are part time?

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* 10. How is your SILC funded? (Select all that apply)

Part B less than 30%

Part B 30%

Part B more than 30%

Our SILC receives zero Part B funds

Innovation/Expansion (I/E)

Social Security Administration Reimbursement funds

State General Funds

I don’t know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How much funding do you receive annually?

$0 – $50,000

$50,001 – $100,000

$100,001 - $200,000

$200,001 – $300,000

Over $300,000

I don’t know

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* 12. Does your state include any Centers on your ILS PPR ?

Yes

I don't know

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* 13. Does your SILC have a good relationship with (enter Yes, No, or I don't know.)

Designated State Entity (DSE)

Centers for Independent Living (CILS)

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* 14. Other organizations or disability focused Governor’s Councils your SILC has a good relationship with?

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* 15. What strengths does your SILC have that you are willing to share your knowledge about? (Examples: Diverse composition, youth engagement, SPIL evaluation, finances, ABLE programs, Emergency preparedness, etc.)

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* 16. Are you willing to share ideas with other SILCs on an informal basis if needed?

Yes

Maybe