Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council

The purpose of the SILC is to:

• Develop, sign, and submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB)

• Monitor, review, and evaluate implementation of the SPIL

• Support the Centers for Independent Living and provide information on disability rights and related issues

• Gather and disseminate information, conduct studies and analyses, develop model policies, conduct training on independent living issues, and work to expand and improve independent living services.