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| Title | Statewide Independent Living Council |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.silcofillinois.org/ |
| Contact Name | Tara Dunning |
| Contact Title | Financial Manager, Statewide Independent Living Council |
| Contact Phone | 217-744-7777 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Council provides guidance for development and expansion of independent living programs statewide for persons with disabilities. |
| Term | 3 years, no more than 2 consecutive full terms. NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Qualifications | Representatives of state, local, and non-governmental agencies and groups concerned with services to persons with one or more disabilities; persons with one or more disabilities and parents or guardians of those persons; directors of independent living centers; representatives of private business and other appropriate organizations. |
| Composition |
23 total members, including: 18 members appointed by Governor, to include: - 1 or more representatives of centers for independent living - 1 or more parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities - 1 or more advocates for individuals with disabilities - 1 or more representatives of private business - 1 or more representatives of organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities - other appropriate individuals - at least 1 director from a center for independent living chosen by directors of centers for independent living within the State of Illinois; 5 Ex-officio non-voting members: - 1 representative from the Department of Human Services responsible for the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program - 1 representative from another unit in the Department of Human Services that provides services for individuals with disabilities - 1 representative from the Department on Aging - 1 representative from the State Board of Education - 1 representative from the Department on Children and Family Services |
| Chair | Elected by the board |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 2405/12a(D) |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, Gianna | 06/30/2014 | 02/15/2013 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative/Advocate | Cook |
| Brooks, Margarite | 06/30/2015 | 10/16/2012 | Governor | Member, Others | McLean |
| Byrd, Kevin | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of DD | None | ||
| Craig, Dana | 06/30/2014 | 08/26/2011 | Governor | Member, Community Rep. | McLean |
| Eckert, John | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, Department on Aging | None | ||
| Finn, Terri | 06/30/2014 | 08/26/2011 | Governor | Chair, Member, Disability Rep | Marion |
| Fleenor, Melanie | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, ISBE | None | ||
| French, AJ | 06/30/2013 | 08/26/2011 | Governor | Member, Disability Rep | Madison |
| Gallegos, Andres J. | 06/30/2013 | 09/10/2010 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Cook |
| Guidish, Eric | 06/30/2015 | 04/30/2010 | Governor | Member, Disability Rep | Sangamon |
| Heflin, Edward | 06/30/2015 | 10/16/2012 | Governor | Member, Community Rep. | McDonough |
| McHaley, Tyler | 06/30/2015 | 04/30/2010 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Sangamon |
| Miller, Roy | 06/30/2015 | 03/12/2010 | Governor | Member, Disability Rep. | Jackson |
| Powell, Sara | 06/30/2016 | 06/03/2013 | Governor | Member, Disability Rep | Sangamon |
| Pritchard, Barbara | 06/30/2015 | 10/19/2007 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Champaign |
| Robertson, Ralph Jr. | 06/30/2015 | 03/12/2010 | Governor | Member, Community Rep. | Jackson |
| Robinson, Curtis | 06/30/2013 | 05/19/2010 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Lake |
| Swanson, Cynthia | 06/30/2015 | 02/10/2011 | Governor | Member, Services Representative | DuPage |
| Troe, Thomas | 06/30/2013 | 01/08/2013 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Peoria |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Private business representative | None | ||
| Williams, Ken | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of VR | None | ||
| Wonderlich, Michael | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DCFS | None | ||
| Wooters, Jeri | 06/30/2015 | 10/16/2012 | Governor | Member, INCIL Representative | Macon |