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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SPIL)

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State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Instructions for Completion and Submittal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Background .....................................................................................................................................................2 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................4SPIL Development............................................................................................................................................7SPIL Submittal .................................................................................................................................................7SPIL Review and Approval .............................................................................................................................7SPIL Amendments ...........................................................................................................................................8Instructions by Section ....................................................................................................................................9APPENDIX A: SPIL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 22APPENDIX B: SPIL PLANNING TOOLS ..................................................................................24

Background

Title VII, chapter 1 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (the Act), establishes the Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living programs. The purpose is to:

– promote the independent living philosophy, based on consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and systems advocacy;

– maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities; and

– promote the integration and full inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

The Independent Living Services program, funded under Part B of chapter 1, makes available financial assistance to States for providing, expanding and improving the provision of independent living (IL) services. The program also provides for the:

– development and support of the statewide network of centers for independent living (CILs);

– improvements in working relationships between the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), the CILs, and the Designated State Entity (DSE) in each State; and

– collaboration among the IL services program, the CILs, other programs funded under the Act and other Federal and non-Federal programs that address the needs of individuals with significant disabilities.

The CIL program, funded under Part C of chapter 1, provides financial assistance for planning, conducting, administering and evaluating centers for independent living that comply with specific standards and assurances (section 725 of the Act) and that reflect the State’s design for the establishment of a statewide network of centers detailed in the SPIL (section 3).

To be eligible to receive Part B and Part C funding, a state needs to submit an approvable three-year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) to the Administration for Community Living / Independent Living Administration (ACL/OILP). The SILC is responsible for developing the SPIL after receiving public input from individuals with disabilities throughout the State; while the development of the SPIL is a SILC duty, the SILC and CIL directors should be partners in the development process; the SPIL should serve as a blueprint for the independent living network in the state. The SPIL must be signed by the Chairperson of the SILC, acting on behalf of and at the direction of the SILC, and not less than 51% of the directors of the CILs in the state before submission to ACL/OILP.

The SPIL encompasses the activities planned by the IL network to achieve specified independent living objectives and reflects the State’s commitment to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements during the three years covered by the plan. The SPIL must identify the Designated State Entity (DSE) and the DSE must sign the plan indicating agreement that it will serve as the DSE and fulfill all the responsibilities in Sec. 704(c) of the Act including complying with the aforementioned assurances during the three-year period of this SPIL. The SILC prepares, in conjunction with the DSE, a plan for the provision of resources, including such staff

and personnel, as may be necessary and sufficient to carry out the functions of the SILC (Sec 704(e)(1); 45 CFR 1329.15(c)).

The SPIL consists of narrative sections describing the Independent Living objectives, services, activities, and operational details as well as a series of assurances, or statements of compliance, based on legal and regulatory provisions governing the IL Services and CIL programs.

The objective of this SPIL revision is to provide for the changes to the program made by the amendments made to the Rehabilitation Act by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in 2014 and to improve and streamline readability.

Definitions

The following are definitions useful for completing this SPIL. Additional definitions related to independent living programs may be found in Titles I & VII of the Act and 45 CFR 1329.4.

Act means the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) means consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies that are designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and that provide an array of independent living services.

Centers for Independent Living program (CIL program) means the program funded under Title VII, chapter 1, Part C of the Act.

Client Assistance Program (CAP) means the program, established by section 112 of the Act, to provide assistance in informing and advising all clients and client applicants of all available benefits under the Act, and, upon request of such clients or client applicants, to assist and advocate for such individuals in their relationships with projects.

Consumer means any individual with a significant disability who is eligible for IL services under section 703 of the Act and is currently receiving or has been provided any IL service(s) under the program.

Consumer control means, with respect to a center or eligible agency, that the center or eligible agency vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities, including individuals who are or have been recipients of IL services.

Consumer Service Record (CSR) means the records that are maintained for an eligible consumer receiving IL services and meets the requirement that records demonstrate compliance with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and the grant terms and conditions.

Cross-disability means, with respect to a center, that a center provides IL services to individuals representing a range of significant disabilities and does not restrict eligibility to individuals who have one or more specific significant disabilities.

Designated State Entity (DSE) means the agency that the State Plan designates to receive, account for, and disburse Part B funds in accordance with section 704(c) of the Act.

Disability means, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, § 12102, “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities[;] . . .; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment . . . . [This] definition . . . shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals.”

Independent Living Administration (ILA) means the Federal entity within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living that administers the IL Services and CIL programs.

Independent living core services mean information and referral services; IL skills training; peer counseling (including cross-disability peer counseling); individual and systems advocacy; and services that: facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences; provide assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals may remain in the community; and facilitate the transition of youth who are individuals with significant disabilities who were eligible for individualized education programs under section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)), and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school, to postsecondary life.

Independent living services include the independent living core services listed above and the services listed in Title I, section 105(18) of the Act.

Independent living plan means the plan for the provision of IL services mutually agreed upon by an appropriate staff member of a service provider and an individual with a significant disability.

Individual with a significant disability means an individual with a severe physical, mental, cognitive or sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in the family or community or whose ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially limited and for whom the delivery of IL services will improve the ability to function, continue functioning, or move toward functioning independently in the family or community or to continue in employment.

Minority group means American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic or Latino (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

Nonresidential means, with respect to a center for independent living, that the center, as of October 1, 1994, does not provide or manage residential housing.

Office of Independent Living Programs (OILP) is the office within the Administration on Disabilities that has programmatic oversight of Part B and Part C funding and training and technical assistance.

Section 722 State means a State in which Federal funding exceeds State funding for the general operation of eligible CILs. or, if State funding exceeds Federal funding, the Director of the DSE elects not to administer the CIL program. In these States, ACL/OILP issues grants under Part C, Chapter 1, directly to centers and eligible agencies.

Section 723 State means a State in which State funding for centers equals or exceeds the amount of Federal funds allotted to the State under Part C, Chapter 1 and in which the Director of the DSE submits an application and is approved by ACL/OILP to administer the CIL program as provided in section 723 of the Act.

Service provider means a CIL that receives financial assistance under Part B or C of chapter 1 of Title VII of the Act, or any other entity or individual that provides IL services under a grant or contract from the DSE pursuant to Section 704(f) of the Act. A DSE may directly provide IL services to individuals with significant disabilities only as the SPIL specifically authorizes.

SILC Autonomy means that the SILC is not established as an entity within a State agency (Sec. 705(a)), that the SILC supervises and evaluates its own staff (Sec. 705(e)(2); §1329.15(e)), manages its own budget and is responsible for proper expenditure of funds and use of resources (§1329.15(c)(5)), that the SILC resource plan includes resources necessary and sufficient for the SILC to carry out its duties and authorities (§1329.12(b)(2)), that no conditions or requirements may be included in the SILC’s resource plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC (§1329.15(c)(4)), that while assisting the SILC in carrying out its duties, staff are not assigned any duties by the DSE (or any other agency of the State) that create a conflict of interest (Sec. 705(e)(3)), and that the SILC is independent and autonomous from the DSE and all other state agencies (1329.14(b)).

State means, in addition to each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

State Match means the resources provided by the state (cash or in kind or any combination thereof) to match the state’s expenditure of Part B funds. The required match is 10% of the sum of the state’s total expenditure of Part B funds and the state’s total expenditure of resources that the state provides; in other words, when the state’s expenditure of Part B funds and the state’s expenditure of state-provided resources are combined, the state match is required to be 10% of this total.

State Plan means the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) required under section 704 of title VII of the Act.

Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) means the Council established in each State as required by sections 704 and 705 of the Act.

Statewide Network of Centers for Independent Living means a statewide network of CILs that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and 45 CFR 1329.4.

Unserved and underserved groups or populations means populations such as individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals, individuals with limited English proficiency, and individuals from underserved geographic areas (rural or urban). SPIL Development

The SPIL must be jointly developed by the chairperson of the SILC and the directors of the CILs in the State, after receiving public input from individuals with disabilities throughout the State. The SPIL must be signed by the chairperson of the SILC, acting on behalf of and at the direction of the SILC, and not less than 51% of the directors of the CILs in the State. States are required to gather public input prior to its submission and on any revisions to the approved state plan before drafting the SPIL. The public input requirement may be met by methods and technologies of all types. However, states should note the public input standards found at 45 CFR 1329.17(f)(2).

Appendix A provides an overview of the process used to develop the SPIL, including the use of input and feedback received.

SPIL Submittal

The SILC must submit the SPIL to ACL/OILP no later than 90 days before the completion date of the previous plan. The SPIL must be submitted in the manner directed by ACL/OILP.

SPIL Review and Approval

The ACL Administrator is responsible for reviewing, and, where all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, approving, the SPIL. After approving it, the Administrator shall transmit an approval letter to the State and shall post the approved SPIL on ACL/OILP’s website for public viewing.

The Administrator will disapprove a SPIL that does not meet the requirements of Sec. 704. Before disapproving, the Administrator will try to informally resolve the disputed issues with the State. If no resolution has been reached after reasonable efforts, the Administrator may withhold financial assistance until such time that the State submits an approvable plan.

SPIL Amendments

The SPIL is subject to review at least every three years but may be reviewed at any time by the SILC and CILs. A SPIL amendment may be initiated by the SILC and CILs and/or at the request of the ACL Administrator. A SPIL amendment must be submitted to ACL/OILP whenever necessary to reflect any material change in State law, organization, policy, or agency operations

that affects the administration of the SPIL (CFR 1329.17(c)), and for any substantial or material change desired, such as a change in the DSE.

The State will continue to operate under the existing SPIL during the period covered by the SPIL until the amendments are approved.

SPIL amendments must be signed by the chairperson of the SILC and not less than 51% of the CIL directors in the state. The director of the DSE must sign amendments ONLY if a change in the DSE or materially changing its duties/responsibilities. The director of the DSE must be informed of, and provided with a copy of, all proposed SPIL amendments before submission to ACL/OILP and provided with the amended SPIL upon approval by ACL/OILP.

The ACL/OILP program officer is the main point of contact to provide technical assistance.

SPIL Amendment Process:1. Before amending the SPIL, states should send a SPIL Amendment Request, by e-mail, to their assigned Program Officer including, at minimum:

the section(s) of the SPIL that the state proposes to amend, including both the existing approved language and the proposed amendment(s);

anticipated timelines for each step, including public hearings and final submission;whether there will be a change in how the SILC resource plan makes funding available,

SILC location, or SILC staffing;a statement regarding whether the changes fundamentally impact how the state intends to

operates its IL programs;a citation to or copy of any applicable state law or Executive Order that forms the basis for

the proposed SPIL amendment(s); anda statement confirming that a majority of SILC members—including the Chair—and at least

51 percent of CIL directors in the state approve. The DSE Director’s signature is required ONLY if the amendment includes changing the DSE or materially changing its duties/responsibilities.

2. Gather input from individuals with disabilities and other stakeholders in the state before drafting the SPIL amendment.3. The SILC chairperson (and, at the chairperson’s discretion, other members and staff) and the directors of the CILs in the state draft the amendment(s).4. Submit the proposed amendment language to ACL/OILP for review. The state should have a point person for submitting proposed amendments to ACL/OILP (as opposed to having multiple submitters).5. Hold public hearings to receive public comment on the amendment(s).6. Submit the signed—by the SILC chair, the DSE director, and not less than 51 percent of the CIL directors in the state—amendment to ACL/OILP for approval.

Instructions by Section

The following instructions are provided for each section of the SPIL to ensure SPIL development is thorough and all requirements are met. The mission, goals, and objectives should be

“outcomes focused.” It is recommended that you develop a logic model (sample in Appendix B) to help organize as you develop this section.

Executive SummaryConcisely summarize the SPIL. Do not include anything that the SPIL’s other sections do not include. An appropriate length for the executive summary is 1-2 pages.

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities 1.1 Mission Mission of the Independent Living Network and the SPIL.

In developing the mission statement, keep in mind this is the mission of the IL Network in your state and the SPIL is the vehicle to address it. The mission is the highest outcome in the long term, and the SPIL goals and objectives should all be aiming toward achieving this mission.

1.2 GoalsGoals of the IL Network for the three-year period of the plan.

Goals are the intermediate outcomes, what you want to achieve, that build toward the mission.

1.3 ObjectivesObjectives for the three-year period of the plan – including geographic scope, desired outcomes, target dates, and indicators. Including compatibility with the purpose of Title VII, Chapter 1.

Objectives are specific outcomes – the changes you want to result from what you do – that build toward the achievement of a goal. Objectives should be outcomes focused, measurable, and have timelines/target dates. Objectives may include specific amounts and sources of funding to be used for an objective or activity.

Be realistic with objectives, and do not include more than can be achieved in the 3-year period of the plan. Do NOT include all the CILs work-plan objectives–the SPIL and the CIL work plans should work together but not duplicate each other.

Outcomes vs. Outputs – Outputs reflect how much was done, quantity of work, numbers of activities, etc. Outcomes reflect the changes that occurred as a result of the work done.

Outputs are how much work is done:– number of people served– number of hours of service– number of activities conducted– number of public service announcements

Outcomes are the changes or results you want: – changes in individuals (knowledge, skills, etc.)

– changes in organizations (attitudes, programs, etc.)– changes in communities (attitudes, accessibility, etc.)

Measurable objectives include indicators–what information will tell you if you are being successful in achieving the objective–how you will know how fully the objective is being achieved.

Indicators should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely (SMART).– Specific – clear what exactly is being measured– Measurable – necessary information can be gathered with reasonable amount of

effort and cost– Achievable – somewhere between too easy to achieve and hopelessly out of reach– Relevant – captures the core essence of the desired outcome– Timely – likely to move/change enough during the three-year period of the plan to

provide useful information

Appendix B contains planning tools that may be useful in developing the goals and objectives.Examples:

Mission: “(state)ians with disabilities participate fully as they like in community activities.”

Or

“(state)ians with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully in their communities.”

Goals: 1. Individuals with disabilities live independently in the community.2. Formerly underserved populations are served by CILs.

Objectives: 1.1 Individuals with disabilities have access to transportation.1.2 Individuals with disabilities have access to the community-based resources

they need.2.1 CIL services are available in _______ county(ies).2.2 Hispanic individuals with disabilities have access to CIL services.

Indicators: 1.1 Availability of accessible transportation increased by ___%.1.2 Community-based resources available increased by ___%. OR Waiting list

for __________ Waiver was eliminate/reduced by ___%.2.1 ___________ CIL provided services in _________ county(ies).2.2 All CIL materials are available in Spanish and Spanish speaking staff is

available during all business hours.

NOTE: When developing your logic model, it will be helpful to include the activities planned to achieve each objective–BUT you are not required to include activities in the SPIL for submission to ACL/OILP.

1.4 EvaluationMethods and processes the SILC will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the SPIL including timelines and evaluation of satisfaction of individuals with disabilities.

Describe the method(s) that will be used and the timelines for periodically evaluating the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the objectives established in section 1.3 and achieving the desired outcomes. The description must include the SILC’s evaluation of satisfaction by individuals with significant disabilities who have participated in the Independent Living services and/or CIL services. The Evaluation should be outcomes focused and should measure progress toward achieving objectives, goals, and mission. Measurable objectives, indicators, target performance levels, and target dates will facilitate the development and implementations of the SPIL Evaluation plan.

The SPIL Evaluation plan should describe how the SILC will:– measure consumer satisfaction– this is separate from the CIL’s responsibility to

measure consumer satisfaction but may be done in collaboration with the CILs– incorporate information from the CILs’ most recently available Program Performance

Reports– include a method to gather input from stakeholders (targeted populations, CILs, etc.)

and the public– identify the means by which progress will be measured– identify timelines by which progress will be measured

The SPIL Evaluation plan is not intended to be used to evaluate CIL services and/or compliance with CIL standards and assurances in section 725 of the Act. Compliance by CILs receiving Part C funds is the responsibility of the ACL/OILP. Compliance of CILs receiving Part B funds for general operations is the responsibility of the DSE with respect to the Part B funding. The SPIL Evaluation plan is intended to measure how well the activities in the plan make progress in achieving the objectives and subsequently the goals and mission.

As the SPIL Evaluation plan is implemented, the SILC should identify any issues that would indicate the need to adjust the plan in response to evaluation results – and consult with the CILs regarding whether a SPIL amendment should be developed.

Example: To facilitate the SILC’s duty to monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the State plan [this is the statute’s language], the X state IL network agrees to the following performance measures.In other words, the X state IL network agrees to the following ways to measure progress toward the goals and objectives in sections 1.2 and 1.3 above. The italicized text below is provided as an example. The timeline may use increments other than the quarterly increments that this example provides. Add more rows if needed.

This table is an example.Timeline Goals

(copy from Objectives(copy from

Data to be collected

Data collection

Organization primarily

section 1.2 above)

section 1.3 above)

method responsible for data collection (please check as many as apply)

Throughout 3-year period

Increase availability of transportation to all people regardless of disability

Increase number of operational accessible buses by 15% within the next 3 years

Number of operational busses that meet accessibility standards

Administrative data

o CILo DSEo SILC


Same as above

Maintain high levels of consumer satisfaction with transportation availability

Number of people reporting high or moderate satisfaction

Survey of random sample of individuals with disabilities who are eligible for accessible transportation services

o CILo DSEo SILC

Year 1, quarter 1

o

Year 1, quarter 2

o

Year 1, quarter 3

o

Year 1, quarter 4

o

Year 2, quarter 1

o

Year 2, quarter 2

o

Year 2, quarter 3

o

Year 2, quarter 4

o

Year 3, quarter 1

o

Year 3, quarter 2

o

Year 3, quarter 3

o

Year 3, o

quarter 4

1.5 Financial PlanSources, uses of, and efforts to coordinate funding to be used to accomplish the SPIL Goals and Objectives. Process for grants/contracts, selection of grantees, and distribution of funds to facilitate effective operations and provision of services.

Note: Deviation from this projected budget plan may require a technical amendment.

Notes regarding Sources:

– Other Federal Funds include, but are not limited to, title I funds available under section 101(a)(18) of the Act, Social Security payments, funding from Housing and Urban Development, and funding received from other Federal programs such as the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program.

– Non-Federal Funds include, but are not limited to, State and local government funds as well as nongovernment funds from individual donors, foundations, corporations and community organizations. State government funds include matching funds in compliance with section 712(b) of the Act, general revenue funds and funds made available through other State programs such as Medicaid reimbursements, Aging and Developmental Disabilities Councils, etc.

– Complete the table below for each fiscal year of the plan – indicate the fiscal year(s) for the table – table can cover 1 year, 2 years, or all 3 years. If you anticipate the same sources, amounts, and uses of funding for the full, 3-year SPIL period, only complete the table once. If you anticipate any differences, complete a separate table for each year that will have differences. Include dollar amounts, in whole dollars, for each source and use of funds.

– If more than 30% of the Part B appropriation is to be used for the SILC Resource Plan, a justification must be included in section 5.2.

– NOTE: The DSE may not retain more than 5% of the total of the Part B appropriation for administrative costs.

Fiscal Year(s): Sources Projected Funding Amounts and Uses

SILC Resource Plan

IL Services General CIL Operations

Other SPIL Activities

Retained by DSE for Administrative costs (applies only to Part B funding)

Title VII FundsChapter 1, Part B

Chapter 1, Part C

Other Federal FundsSec. 101(a)(18) of the Act (Innovation and Expansion)Social Security ReimbursementOther

Non-Federal Funds (include the match amount in non-federal funds)State FundsOther

Describe the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the objectives identified in the SPIL.

– The financial plan is a summary of the anticipated sources, amounts and proposed uses of funds to support the SPIL objectives. It is not a detailed budget.

Absent a statutorily specified exception, every agency—federal or otherwise—that funds an entity is responsible for fiscal and budgetary oversight of it. Neither ACL/OILP nor the Rehabilitation Services Administration nor the Social Security Administration has a statutorily specified exception.

States are required to provide, either in cash or in kind, at least 10% of the total project cost per year. (States are allowed to use ACL/OILP funding for no more than 90% of the total project cost per year.)The formula for match is:

State allotment = Match amount0.9 0.1

The SPIL needs to specify, “$X is associated with state match.”

Section 2: Scope, Extent and Arrangements of Services2.1 ServicesServices to be provided to persons with significant disabilities that promote full access to community life including geographic scope, determination of eligibility and statewideness.

Check the appropriate boxes in the SPIL Instrument table indicating the types of IL services to be provided to meet the objectives identified in section 1.3 of this SPIL, and whether the services will be provided by the CILs or by the DSE (directly and/or through contract or grant) or other entity.

NOTE: When the SPIL is input in the approved federal reporting system (e.g., ACL Reporting), any services not marked will be eliminated in the final printable document.

A map indicating service area(s) may be included as an attachment.

Independent living services Provided using Part B (check to indicate yes)

Provided using other funds (check to indicate yes; do not list the other funds)

Entity that provides (specify CIL, DSE, or the other entity)

Core Independent Living Services, as required:– Information and referral– IL skills training– Peer counseling – Individual and systems advocacy – Transition services including:

Transition from nursing homes & other institutions Diversion from institutions Transition of youth (who were eligible for an IEP)

to post-secondary lifeCounseling services, including psychological, psychotherapeutic, and related servicesServices related to securing housing or shelter, including services related to community group living, and supportive of the purposes of this Act and of the titles of this Act, and adaptive housing services (including appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or occupied by, individuals with disabilities)Note: CILs are not allowed to own or operate housing.Rehabilitation technologyMobility trainingServices and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training, and interpreter and reader servicesPersonal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing such services

Independent living services Provided using Part B (check to indicate yes)



Surveys, directories and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, and accessible transportation, and other support servicesConsumer information programs on rehabilitation and independent living services available under this Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by programs under this ActEducation and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activitiesSupported livingNote: CILs are not allowed to own or operate housing.Transportation, including referral and assistance for such transportation and training in the use of public transportation vehicles and systemsPhysical rehabilitationTherapeutic treatmentProvision of needed prostheses and other appliances and devicesIndividual and group social and recreational servicesTraining to develop skills specifically designed for youths who are individuals with disabilities to promote self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and self-empowerment skills, and explore career optionsServices for childrenServices under other Federal, State, or local programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance, of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with disabilitiesAppropriate preventive services to decrease the need of individuals with disabilities for similar services in the futureCommunity awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with disabilitiesSuch other services as may be necessary and not inconsistent with the Act

2.2 OutreachDefinition of Unserved and Underserved:How services will be made available to populations that are unserved/underserved by Part B and Part C (including minority groups and urban and rural populations) and how outreach will be conducted..

Describe the statewide outreach plan including:– Definitions of “unserved” and “underserved” for outreach– How unserved and underserved are determined– Targeted populations and/or geographic areas– Outreach activities and methods to be conducted and who will conduct each

The CILs each have their own outreach plans. This section is to address statewide outreach efforts and is to be separate from and coordinated with, but not replacing, the CILs outreach plans.

2.3 CoordinationPlans for coordination of services and cooperation among programs and organizations that support community life for persons with disabilities.

Describe plans for coordination and cooperation between the SILC, CILs, and DSE and with other entities, programs, organizations. Include specific methods and efforts for each entity included.

Section 3: Network of Centers3.1 Existing CentersCurrent Centers for Independent Living including: legal name, geographic area and counties served, and source(s) of funding. Oversight process, by source of funds, and oversight entity.

List the CILs located in the state including:– Legal name of the CIL– Geographic area/counties served by the CIL (full CIL services vs. limited services – for

example, a program provided in areas not served by the CIL for core services or a satellite office of a CIL that provides the core services but not all of the services provided by the full CIL)

– Current sources of funding– not including amounts (Part B, Part C, State General Revenue, Other Federal, Other)

Explain the criteria for defining the CIL network, bearing in mind that those CILs included in the network should be those eligible to sign the SPIL.

Example:Legal name

Counties served

Oversight process Oversight entity

SPIL Signatory (yes/no)

[DSE determines oversight process, which probably involves CIL submitting PPR to DSE]

DSE

CIL submits CIL PPR to ACL/OILP ACL/OILP

CIL submits CIL PPR to ACL/OILP [and probably submits PPR to DSE]

DSE and ACL/OILP

3.2 Expansion and Adjustment of NetworkPlan and priorities for use of funds, by funding source, including Part B funds, Part C funds, State funds, and other funds, whether current, increased, or one-time funding, and methodology for distribution of funds. Use of funds to build capacity of existing Centers, establish new Centers, and/or increase statewideness of Network.

Provide a detailed description of the plans for expanding, building, and/or adjusting the statewide network of CILs based on increased funding, new funding, one-time funding, or cuts in funding, including but not limited to:– Definition of served, unserved, and underserved. – Minimum funding level for a Center and formula/plan for distribution of funds to ensure

that each Center receives at least the minimum.– Priorities for establishment of new CIL(s).– Action/process for distribution of funds relinquished or removed from a Center and/or if

a Center closes.– Plan to build capacity of existing CILs and/or expand statewideness by establishing

branch offices and/or satellites of existing CILs.– Plan/formula for distribution of new funds (Part B, Part C, one-time funds, etc.)– Plan/formula for adjusting distribution of funds when cut/reduced.– Plan for changes to Center service areas and/or funding levels to accommodate

expansion and/or adjustment of the Network. State the needed change(s) as concretely and succinctly as possible. Include:

o CILs included in the changeo New counties/areas assigned to (or removed from) involved CILso Changes in funding agreed upon or state “no funding changes needed.”

Remember: The SPIL may be amended by agreement of the SILC and a majority of the CILs when needed. If details are not specific enough, there could be significant delays in the distribution of new funding.

Section 4: Designated State Entity (name of entity) will serve as the entity in (name of state) designated to receive, administer, and account for funds made available to the state under Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B of the Act on behalf of the State.i

4.1 DSE Responsibilities(1) receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under this chapter based on the plan;

(2) provide administrative support services for a program under Part B, and a program under Part C in a case in which the program is administered by the State under section 723;

(3) keep such records and afford such access to such records as the Administrator finds to be necessary with respect to the programs;

(4) submit such additional information or provide such assurances as the Administrator may require with respect to the programs; and

(5) retain not more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year under Part B for the performance of the services outlined in paragraphs (1) through (4).

4.2 Grant Process & Distribution of FundsGrant processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of grants of Part B funds.

Describe the processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of grants of Part B funds including:

Process for soliciting proposals Development of format for proposals Process for reviewing proposals and who reviewers will be Process for evaluating performance and compliance of grantees(The above must also specify any differences for continuation funding vs. new awards.)

4.3 Oversight Process for Part B FundsThe oversight process to be followed by the DSE.

Describe the oversight process for:o Part C (alone or in combination with Part B or other funds) oversight by

ACL/OILPo Part B (when no Part C is received) oversight by DSEo Other funds included in 1.4 Financial Plano 723 States

NOTE: Pursuant to 45 CFR 1329.15(c)(4), the DSE may not include any conditions or requirements in the SILC’s Resource Plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC.

4.4 Administration and StaffingAdministrative and staffing support provided by the DSE.

Explain how the DSE will demonstrate that not more than 5% of the Part B appropriation (including state match) will be used on administrative costs.

When DSE employees serve as staff to the SILC, describe how the SILC will hire, fire, and supervise such staff.

Describe how the DSE will assure that such staff will not be assigned to other projects/activities that would create a conflict of interest with their SILC responsibilities.

4.5 State Imposed RequirementsState-imposed requirements contained in the provisions of this SPIL including:ii

State law, regulation, rule, or policy relating to the DSE’s administration or operation of IL programs

Rule or policy implementing any Federal law, regulation, or guideline that is beyond what would be required to comply with 45 CFR 1329

That limits, expands, or alters requirements for the SPIL

Describe any requirements imposed by the State that is in addition to the Act and the IL regulations. Requirements may be with regard to:– Establishment and operations of the SILC– Provision of and uses of State funding for Independent Living services and/or the SILC– Any other requirements having a direct impact on the SILC, CILs, IL services, and/or

processing of funding

Describe how the DSE will ensure compliance with state-imposed requirements without restricting the autonomy of the SILC in fulfilling its duties, authorities, and responsibilities.

4.6 722 vs. 723 StateCheck one: To indicate which applies to your state

722 (if checked, will move to Section 5) 723 (if checked, will move to Section 4.7)

4.7 723 StatesOrder of priorities for allocating funds amounts to Centers, agreed upon by the SILC and Centers, and any differences from 45 CFR 1329.21 & 1329.22.

Describe the order of priorities for allocating funds, how agreement of the SILC and CILs was secured, and differences (if any) from the priorities in the regulations.

How state policies, practices, and procedures governing the awarding of grants to Centers and oversight of the Centers are consistent with 45 CFR 1329.5, 1329.6, & 1329.22.

Describe the processes, policies, and procedures to be followed in the awarding of grants of Part B and Part C funds including:

– Process for soliciting – Development of format for proposals– Process for reviewing proposals and who reviewers will be– Process for evaluating performance and compliance of grantees

The above must also specify any differences for continuation funding vs. new awards.

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

5.1 Establishment of SILCHow the SILC is established and SILC autonomy is assured.

Describe the establishment (legal mechanism by which the SILC was established), placement (where the SILC is located organizationally and fiscally), and organizational status of the SILC (nonprofit, or other) and how autonomy and independence from the DSE (and all other state agencies) is assured.

5.2 SILC Resource PlanResources (including necessary and sufficient funding, staff/administrative support, and in-kind), by funding source and amount, for SILC to fulfill all duties and authorities.iii

Provide a detailed description of all types of resources to be included in the SILC Resource Plan including:– Sources and amounts of funding– Staff/administrative support– In-kind

Resources must be necessary and sufficient to ensure the capacity of the SILC to fulfill all the duties and selected authorities (section 705 (c) of the Act) A detailed SILC budget is not required with this SPIL.

Process used to develop the Resource Plan.

Describe the process used by the SILC, CILs (if Part B funds are included), and DSE to determine the amounts and sources of resources to be included in the plan.

Process for disbursement of funds to facilitate effective operations of SILC.

Describe what process(es) will be used to disburse funds for the SILC Resource Plan including how such process(es) will ensure timeliness and efficiency, prevent undue hardship on the SILC, and ensure continual (uninterrupted) operations and effectiveness of the SILC.

NOTE: Pursuant to 45 CFR 1329.15(c)(4), the DSE may not include any conditions or requirements in the SILC Resource Plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC.

5.3 Maintenance of SILCHow State will maintain the SILC over the course of the SPIL.iv

Describe the process used by the State to appoint members to the SILC who meet the composition requirements in section 705(b).

Indicate who makes appointments to the SILC, how the State ensures that the SILC composition and qualification requirements are met, how the chair is selected, how term limits are maintained, and how SILC vacancies are filled.

Describe how the specific SILC staffing requirements listed in the SPIL Instrument will be addressed. Concisely describe or cite relevant written policies, procedures, by-laws, technical assistance and monitoring activities or other practices.

Describe how the State will ensure that:– the SILC is established and operating– appointments are made in a timely manner to keep the SILC in compliance with the Act– the SILC is organized in a way to ensure it is not part of any state agency– the SILC has the autonomy necessary to fulfill the duties and authoritiesv

– necessary and sufficient resources are provided for the SILC Resource Plan to ensure the SILC has the capacity to fulfill its statutory duties and authoritiesvi

Section 6: Legal Basis & CertificationsThis section verifies all the entities with authorities and responsibilities for the SPIL.

Section 7: DSE AssurancesThe Assurances detail the roles and responsibilities of the DSE. The Assurances are also found on the DSE Notice of Award.

Section 8: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Assurances and Indicators of Minimum Compliance8.1 AssurancesDetail the functions, authorities, and requirements for operating as a SILC.

8.2 Indicators of Minimum ComplianceReview and sign the indicators of minimum compliance.

Section 9: SignaturesPlease ensure that all specified signatures are included.

APPENDIX AOPTIONAL CHECKLIST FOR SPIL DEVELOPMENT

The plan shall be reviewed and revised not less than once every three years to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, the needs in the State for:

– The provision of Independent Living services in the State;– The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living

(CILs); and– Working relationships and collaboration between:

Centers for independent living; Entities carrying out programs that provide independent living services, including

those serving older individuals; Other community-based organizations that provide or coordinate the provision of

housing, transportation, employment, information and referral assistance, services, and supports for individuals with significant disabilities; and

Entities carrying out other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.

1. How did the SILC and CIL directors meet the aforementioned requirements during the SPIL development process?

2. What steps were taken to ensure full participation by the directors of CILs in the State?

3. How was public input gathered before the SPIL was drafted?

4. Did the SILC provide the following when gathering both public input and feedback? (check yes or no)- Appropriate and sufficient notice of public forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

- Accessibility of notice and location(s) of public forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

- Alternate formats of all materials provided at public forum/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

- Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication including sign language interpreters and audio loops/assistive listening devices? ___ Yes ___ No

- Alternate formats of the Draft SPIL? ___ Yes ___ No

- Were any state imposed requirements made available to the public at or prior to the public forums/meetings? ___ Yes ___ No

5. How was public input used in the development of the SPIL?

6. What changes were made to the SPIL as a result of public comment/feedback?

7. What process was used to secure the approval of SILC and CILs prior to submission of the SPIL?

APPENDIX BSPIL PLANNING TOOLS

These samples are provided to assist the SILC and CILs in the development process.

SPIL LOGIC MODEL

MISSION

GOAL GOAL GOAL

Objective Objective Objective

Objective Objective

Objective

Objective

Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities

APPENDIX CFULL SPIL PLANNING TABLE

Specific Objective

Specifics of Each Objective Action Strategy for Achieving Each ObjectiveMeasurable Indicators

Geographic Scope

Target Performance

Level for Year 3

Target Progress Between Now and Year 3

Necessary Activities

Lead Organization

Key Partner(s)

Resources Needed

Funding Sources

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APPENDIX DTHE CONCEPTUAL CHAIN

Then . . .

MissionAchieved

Then . . .

GoalsAchieved

Then . . .

ObjectivesAchieved

If we do . . . Activities

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i Sec. 704(c).ii 45 CFR 1329.17(g).iii Sec. 704(b), sec. 705(e), 45 CFR 1329.12(b)(2) and 1329.15 (c)(1)-(6).iv 45CFR 1329.14(a) & (b) and 1329.12(b)(2).v Sec. 705(c) of the Act.vi Sec. 705(c) of the Act.

STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

(SPIL)

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended, Chapter 1, Title VII

PART B - INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

Part C - Centers for Independent Living

State:

FISCAL YEARS: Effective Date: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number (OMB 0985-0044). Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 240 hours per response, including time for gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The obligation to respond to this collection is required to receive financial assistance (Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Executive Summary

The Independent Living Network in Nevada consists of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), two Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the Designated State Entity (DSE). The Nevada SILC operates under the Title VII Part B federal grant, with slightly more than the required 10% State match. In fiscal year 2020 the SILC received $338,717 from the Administration on Community Living (ACL). The CIL’s operate under Title VII Part C federal grants that totaled $947,003 in fiscal year 2020 statewide. The DSE is Aging and Disability Services (ADSD), a division of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). ADSD manages the Part B grant dollars for the SILC. Our SILC supports ADSD’s Assistive Technology for Independent Living Program (AT/IL), the CIL’s and community partners that provide IL services. As partners, the SILC, CILs and DSE collaborate to achieve the mission of the IL Network in Nevada.During fiscal years 2021 through 2023, the IL Network will set-out to accomplish the goals of improving network effectiveness and efficiency, consumer access to IL supports and services and the community awareness of the IL philosophy and network, overall. These are important goals that have been identified as appropriate for our state.In the first year, we will lay the groundwork by establishing a universal IL message, cultivating community partnerships and allowing the SILC more staff support to assist with fulfilling their role within the network. While the SILC utilizes DSE staff as their Executive Director (ED), they are also working with the SILC to ensure their autonomy by releasing all authority over the position and placing the position’s selection and oversight solely into the hands of the Council. This will be accomplished by providing the State match dollars toward staff support. This is the first step towards eliminating potential conflicts of interest within the network.The SILC needs to strengthen the internal structure of the Council to better serve the network and the entire network needs to collaborate with the community providers more to promote independent living. Therefore, goals have been set over the three-year period to increase partnerships and communications and to be more inclusive of youth and minorities. Trainings will also be prioritized for Council and youth members. The SILC will coordinate efforts regarding advocacy and legislative education with other established disability advisory bodies in Nevada. Creating a SILC resource development plan will further enhance the SILC’s resource budget, as well, with the long-term objective of eliminating the need for the DSE staff support, altogether. Of course, it is not anticipated to occur during this State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) period, but it is important to understand current motivations.

The network will continue to provide financial and technical support for all independent living services throughout the state. Each year, the SILC supplements services identified as the most needed and provides ongoing support for the established IL programs. The CILs have received one-time funding to address COVID-19 independent living needs, as well, and plan to use it as ACL has prescribed. Emergency preparedness is also a work in progress for the network, and is included in our plans throughout the SPIL.The SILC’s efforts to increase survey participation has proven effective and will be utilized again over the SPIL period to evaluate needs and plan effectiveness. The SILC has also invested in acquiring a data hub with a brand new website and image. The data hub is expected to provide ongoing assessments of plan success and consumer and community needs to supplement the consumer surveys done by SILC, CILs and the DSE. The data hub’s community partner participation is expected to grow over this SPIL period and beyond, providing Nevada with a compendium of disability data relating to disability services, demographics, and consumer and service provider needs throughout the state. This will be instrumental in developing the next SPIL.The Network has determined that additional funding will support IL services if received, regardless of which entity receives it. Additionally, there are now plans in place that clearly define the process of establishing a new center if one closes or if the network takes a financial loss. While this is not anticipated, it is important to note the need to work together to maintain needed services. All network partners follow federal and state laws and guidelines, without exception.

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities

1.1 Mission: Individuals with disabilities in Nevada will have access to the information, resources and services necessary to meet their personal independent living needs.

1.2 Goals: Goals of the IL Network for the three-year period of the plan include:

Goal 1: Improve Access to Independent Living Supports and Services.Goal 2: Improve Awareness of Independent Living Network and Philosophy.Goal 3: Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Independent Living Network.

1.3 ObjectivesGoal 1: Improve Access to Independent Living Supports and Services.

Objective 1A: Provide support for new community services and services with the highest need throughout the State.

• Fund at least one competitive subgrant for services needed each year. – Grantees will provide the SILC with a quarterly report.

• Provide ongoing support for the State-funded Independent Living Program that services all Nevada Counties. – IL Program Progress report will be shared quarterly or more often if services and/or service providers change.

• The SILC will evaluate nursing home transition needs statewide and advocate for coverage of gaps in services along with supporting community and CIL efforts to address them.

Objective 1B: Provide support to the Centers for Independent Living for new and ongoing services.

• Provide supplemental funding for proposed and approved services during fiscal years in which the centers do not receive additional supplemental funding from ACL.

• CILs will provide quarterly reports to the SILC for all supported activities and for all other notable CIL activities throughout the year.

• The CILs will provide quarterly reports on requests for services from consumers so the SILC has valid and current network data on the needs for individuals with disabilities.

• The IL Network will collaborate with community partners to facilitate a plan for disaster and emergency preparation statewide during the first and second year.

Goal 2: Improve Awareness of Independent Living Network and Philosophy.

Objective 2A: Establish a statewide, unified Independent Living message and a formal presentation to be offered to our network of partners.

• The SILC will create a presentation that encompasses a unified IL message by the end of the first year.

• The SILC will provide this presentation to the network of partners by the end of the second year.

• The SILC will present this as a training at National Conference Workshops during the third year.

Objective 2B: Collaborate with community partners regarding legislative issues for disability and IL philosophy advocacy, education and outreach.

• The SILC will establish formal collaborations with the Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities and the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities to address education and outreach regarding disability legislative issues, including but not limited to integrated employment in Nevada by the end of the first year.

Objective 2C: Develop a youth presence in the IL Network.• Add policies that incorporate youth involvement in Council activities, including defining

SILC youth membership by the end of the first year.• Establish at least one youth scholarship program that allows at least one youth to attend

APRIL each year from the SILC’s annual travel budget.• Collaborate with the CILs to establish youth participation in IL activities within the IL

Network by the end of the third year.

Objective 2D: Utilize the new Nevada SILC website to promote the IL Philosophy and share IL news on a monthly basis.

• The website will be updated monthly by a designated SILC member with news and new information regarding IL.

• The website will be used to promote IL Services throughout the State by advertising partners and providing educational articles and links to resources on our platform.

Goal 3: Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Independent Living Network.

Objective 3A: SILC members and Executive Team will attend trainings and conferences to improve processes.

• All new SILC members will attend at least one SILC Congress to learn member roles and

responsibilities during their first term.• The SILC Chair and Executive Director will attend at least one conference workshop or

training per year, bringing a summary report back to the full Council.

Objective 3B: The SILC will develop a resource development plan.• The Nevada SILC will research other SILCs’ resource development plans and compile a

list of ideas to adopt based on feasibility in the first year.• A resource development plan will be completed and ready to be implemented by the end

of the current SPIL, utilizing consultants and/or a contracted expert selected by the SILC to assist in achieving an optimal result.

• The SILC will, at least annually, evaluate the data collected in the newly established data hub to improve the quality of the data parameters and increase community partner participation by at least 20% each year as reflected in the number of participants to build strong community ties and more shared resources.

Objective 3C: The SILC will Negotiate with the DSE to Obtain 100% staff support that is fully selected, supervised and evaluated by the SILC.

1.4 EvaluationThe SILC will use consumer satisfaction surveys from the State IL Program and an additional general satisfaction survey beginning at the start of the SPIL to evaluate consumer satisfaction. Additionally, the SILC will continue to collect survey data through the end of the final year of the SPIL by having the survey available on the new website. Consumers will be encouraged to complete the survey at all events, including at outreach events attended by SILC throughout the three-year term.The SILC is also developing a data hub for their network of partners to contribute disability data. This goal is to have the information compiled in one place to better evaluate the SPIL and independent living needs on an ongoing basis. The compendium is scheduled to be live by December 31, 2020. Promotion of the data hub will begin 3 months prior to the launch so data can be entered by partners once it is live. In the first year, the SILC will analyze the data quarterly to inform efforts to promote the data hub with partners and grow the data sources feeding into it. Annually, the SILC will analyze the data to guide SILC efforts within the SPIL, including advocacy for independent living services with state leaders.The SILC currently reviews data gathered by the SILC’s Executive Director from the CIL’s, the Grants Management Advisory Council for the State’s needs assessment, the State’s IL Program, Nevada 211, the Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities, the State Rehabilitation Council and various other entities to gain a broad perspective of what services are needed and of the specific demographics of populations’ needs statewide. The objective of the SILC’s data hub is to combine all these sources’ data into one accessible place for ease of analysis. This is planned to gradually grow and improve over time, eventually eliminating the need to review each source independently, as this is very time-consuming. The purpose overall is to enable a meta-analysis of the entire State’s disability statistics and be able to clearly compare against SPIL objectives for ongoing evaluation.

The following table outlines the process and timeline the SILC will use to evaluate SPIL goals:

Timeline Goals Objectives Data to be collected

Data collection method

Organization primarily responsible for data collection


Improve Access to Independent Living Supports and Services

Provide support for new community services and services with the highest need throughout the State

Number of individuals on waitlists, reported services needed and any urgent change in service coverage.

Data Hub reports, reports from CIL’s and the State IL Program or current network partners.

o CILo DSEo SILC


Same as above

Provide support to the Centers for Independent Living for new and ongoing services.

CILs will provide quarterly reports to the SILC for all Part B supported activities and for all other notable CIL activities throughout the year.

CIL reports o CIL

Year 1 Improve Awareness of Independent Living Network and Philosophy.

Establish a statewide, unified Independent Living message and a formal presentation to be offered to our network of partners

Other SILCs’ websites and brochures, informal networking surveys at Il conferences and ILRU resources.

Members will communicate any findings to the Executive Director who will compile all data and create a draft message to be approved by SILC.

o SILC

Year 1 Same as above

Collaborate with community partners regarding legislative issues for disability and IL

Current or proposed legislation regarding individuals with disabilities.

Collect legislative information from the State, network partners, the legislative subcommittee of the Commission

o SILCo CIL

1.5 Financial Plan

Fiscal Year(s): 2021Sources Projected Funding Amounts and Uses

SILC Resource Plan




Cares Act

Title VII FundsChapter 1, Part B (including state match)

101,615.09 210,000 27,101 10,161.51

Chapter 1, Part C $947,003 $947,295


Non-Federal FundsState Funds 74,349 1,499,826Other


SILC Resource Plan




CARESAct


101,615.09 170,000 40,000 27,101 10,161.51

Chapter 1, Part C $947,003 0

Other Federal Funds


SILC Resource Plan





101,615.09 170,000 40,000 27,101 10,161.51

Chapter 1, Part C $947,003 0


Non-Federal FundsState Funds 74,349 1,499,826Other

The SILC’s resource plan is funded both by Federal Part B dollars and the State General Funds’ match, equaling 10% cash match toward staff salaries: $74,349 annually. The SILC uses State contract and sub-grant fiscal procedures to fulfill SPIL objectives, and makes all final determinations regarding hired staff and sub-grantees. The DSE works collaboratively with the SILC to ensure the State process is followed and monetary distributions are timely and accurate.The SILC’s resource funding will cover staff salaries, meeting costs, operating expenses, member travel and the DSE’s administrative fees, which are well under the allowed 5%. Independent Living Support for the community and CIL’s will be presented annually as a competitive funding opportunity and the SILC will determine subawards based on a scoring system used by the DSE and subawards will be managed by the DSE and SILC quarterly, utilizing a review process designed by the DSE. The State’s IL program will have access to the agreed upon amount of Part B dollars and the Program Director will report to the SILC at least annually.Various outreach, advocacy and education initiatives in the SILC’s goals will be executed through State contracted services and State purchase orders as needed, including hiring a contracted staff to work with the SILC to develop a youth leadership presence, a consultant to assist the SILC with resource development and an ongoing contract to provide website updates

and data hub maintenance. These will all be executed through DSE standard processes. All objectives, other than State funding for the IL Program and Part C general CIL operations will be spent from Part B dollars.$630,000 Part B dollars will be spent on IL Services throughout the three-year plan towards Goal 1.$59,303 Part B dollars will be used to accomplish Goal 2, with $10,500 going toward the website maintenance contract.$22,000 Part B dollars will be used to accomplish Goal 3, with $5,500 being contracted for a resource development expert.

SILC Proposed 3 Year Budget FFY21 FFY22 FFY23 TotalResource Plan Personnel

Dawn 48,362.03

47,374.19

47,918.42

143,654.64

Wendy (25%) 14,035.88

15,023.73

15,544.93

44,604.54

Operating

Rent 3,438.00

3,438.00

3,438.00

10,314.00

Office Phone 360.00

360.00

360.00

1,080.00

Cell Phone 480.00

480.00

480.00

1,440.00

Email 557.40

557.40

557.40

1,672.20

Postage/State Mail 200.00

200.00

200.00

600.00

Consumable Office Supplies 2,592.27

2,592.27

1,526.84

6,711.38

Meeting Expenses (Cart, Terps) 2,380.00

2,380.00

2,380.00

7,140.00

Travel

In-State 12,360.00

12,360.00

12,360.00

37,080.00

Out of state (SILC Congress) 6,688.00

6,688.00

6,688.00

20,064.00

Other

SWCAP/AG Cost Allocation Plan 10,161.51

10,161.51

10,161.51

30,484.53

Total RESOURCE PLAN 101,615.09

101,615.10

101,615.10

304,845.29

% Resource Plan 30% 30% 30% Contractual (Goals & Objectives) Goal 1 - Access to IL Services

New & Priority IL Services 70,000

30,000 30000

130,000.00

CIL Support 40,000 40000

80,000.00

State AT/IL program 140,000

140,000 140000

420,000.00

Goal 2 - Awareness of IL

Unified Message 2,500

2,500 2500

7,500.00

Legislative Issues - 1,000 0

1,000.00

Youth IL Network 12,101

13,601 14601

40,303.00

SILC Website 3,500

3,500 3500

10,500.00

Goal 3 - Effectiveness of IL Network

The CIL Title VII Part C funds Independent Living services statewide. Cares Act Funding will be used statewide to address the following Covid-19 related issues: 1-Purchase and distribute goods and services for people with disabilities 2- Provide technology and training to support consumers, and staff, 3- Address emergency housing needs.

Section 2: Scope, Extent and Arrangements of Services

2.1 ServicesServices to be provided to persons with disabilities that promote full access to community life including geographic scope, determination of eligibility and statewideness.

Table 2.1A: Independent living services Provided using Part B (check to indicate yes)



Core Independent Living Services, as follows:- Information and referral- IL skills training- Peer counseling - Individual and systems advocacy- Transition services including:

Transition from nursing homes & other institutions

Diversion from institutions Transition of youth (who were eligible for

an IEP) to post-secondary life

X X DSE, CILX CILX CIL

X X DSE, CIL

Counseling services, including psychological, psychotherapeutic, and related servicesServices related to securing housing or shelter, including services related to community group living, and supportive of the purposes of this Act and of the titles of this Act, and adaptive housing services (including appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or occupied by, individuals with disabilities)Note: CILs are not allowed to own or operate housing.

X X DSE, CIL

Rehabilitation technology X DSE

Mobility trainingServices and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training, and interpreter and reader services

X CIL

Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing such servicesSurveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, and accessible transportation, and other support services

X CIL

Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and IL services available under this Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by programs under this Act

X DSE

Education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities

X CIL

Supported living

2.2 OutreachIdentify steps to be taken regarding statewide outreach to populations that are unserved or underserved by programs that are funded under Title VII, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.

The SILC has focused efforts to develop a new brand for the IL network in Nevada, including a universal message about the SILC advocacy efforts and the IL network. While the SILC will develop a broad outreach plan that is targeted to increase awareness, recruit youth and provide ongoing communication with IL partners, specific efforts to target rural communities and minorities are planned. Rural areas are defined as any areas in Nevada outside of Clark and Washoe Counties.

The SILC’s agreed upon universal message will be utilized during outreach to rural communities that are underserved and to uncover any possible unserved populations. Underserved is defined as areas where there are less resources and services available for a specific population. Unserved is defined as any population that has a need for an IL service that is not already being provided by the IL Network. The information the SILC obtains, along with consumer surveys and analysis from the data hub, will be compiled annually to be shared with the IL Network while assessing the SPIL. From the current SPIL outreach efforts, we know regular, ongoing visits to rural communities is needed to improve community relationships and educate others regarding the independent living philosophy. Any services identified as needed in any of the aforementioned populations will be included in the notice of funding opportunity annually. The DSE has ongoing quarterly rural visits around the state and has invited the SILC to participate in these efforts to better utilize resources, in which the SILC designated the Executive Director to attend in order to stay in touch with consumers from those areas.

According to CIL data, Hispanic and other minority populations continue to be underserved and the SILC will invest time and effort into attending minority events and offering a Spanish translation of the SILC brochure. The SILC has also recruited a representative from the NAACP to represent the African American disability community. The SILC will reach out to individuals who are working with local tribes in the effort to educate tribal communities regarding the independent living philosophy and self-advocacy through SILC.

2.3 Coordination Plans for coordination of services and cooperation among programs and organizations that support community life for persons with disabilities.

As stated earlier, the DSE invites the SILC to attend rural areas annually together, and the SILC is able to gather consumer survey data and coordinate outreach in this way. The SILC hosts virtual disability partner meetings at least annually to allow input from partners in the community providing services to the same populations and to better coordinate IL services. This will be done in conjunction with data hub partners, where there will be a community partner forum space within the site to enhance communication throughout Nevada. The SILC supports the State Independent Living AT for IL Program and works closely with the Program Director to Promote the IL Philosophy within the program. The SILC also supports the Southern Nevada Disability Awareness Day event hosted by SNCIL by purchasing a vendor table to gather consumer survey data and promote the IL Philosophy and attends the Annual Youth Leadership Summit when invited by the Nevada Department of Education.

The SILC is planning to coordinate efforts with other State councils and commissions for people with disabilities regarding legislative issues and by sharing resources. The SILC’s members are also active in other advisory bodies such as the Nevada State Rehab Council and the Commission on Services for People with Disabilities in order to share resources and information. The SILC’s data hub will provide a place where the IL Network and outside community partners can add and share disability data and share resources and information with all.

The SILC staff will coordinate quarterly meetings to include participation of the DSE, the two CIL directors and the representative from the State IL program. In an effort to increase statewide cooperation, the Executive Directors of our state’s CILs meet regularly.

Section 3: Network of Centers

3.1 Existing CentersCurrent Centers for Independent Living including: legal name; geographic area and counties served; and source(s) of funding. Oversight process, by source of funds (e.g., Part B, Part C, state funds, etc.) and oversight entity.

Northern Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) serves 16 of Nevada’s 17 counties including:(County / Federal Designation)Washoe / UrbanCarson City / UrbanChurchill / RuralDouglas / RuralElko / RuralEsmerelda / FrontierEureka / FrontierHumboldt / FrontierLander / FrontierLincoln / FrontierLyon / FrontierMineral / FrontierNye / FrontierPershing / FrontierStorey / FrontierWhite Pine / Frontier

Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living (SNCIL):Clark County / Urban and Rural

Primary funding for both centers comes from Title VII Part C funds. The oversight entity for both Nevada Centers is the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL). The oversight process includes review of individual Program Performance Reports submitted to the ACL by the Centers annually and on-site reviews as designated by ACL.

Title VII Part B funds are allocated as supplemental funding to the Centers as needed to increase capacity for activities of the centers.

Title VII Part C Cares ActSouthern Urban $266, 443 $266,777Southern Satellite $206,479 $210,447Northern Urban $262,358 $264,836Northern Rural $211,723 $205,235TOTAL $947,003 $947,295

3.2 Expansion and Adjustment of NetworkPlan and priorities for use of funds, by funding source, including Part B funds, Part C funds, State funds, and other funds, whether current, increased, or one-time funding and methodology for distribution of funds. Use of funds to build capacity of existing Centers, establish new Centers, and/or increase statewideness of Network.

Minimum funding level for a Center and formula/plan for distribution of funds to bring each Center to the minimum. Exceptions must be explained with sufficient detail.

The Federal, Title VII, Part C funds are the minimum funding for a Center.

The current FFY NNCIL Part C minimum funding level awarded by the Administration for Community Living is $266,443 for urban services and $206,479 for rural and frontier services.

The current FFY SNCIL Part C minimum funding level awarded by the Administration for Community Living is $262,358 for urban service areas and $211,723 for satellite services.

$40,000 in Part B will be available to the 2 CIL’s split equally in years 2 & 3 and opened competitively in the first year to support IL Services provided. This is supplemental funding above the minimum funding requirement.

The state Independent Living program is overseen by the DSE and administered by community partners selected through a competitive subaward process every two years. If the DSE receives additional funding through the legislative process for the State Independent Living program, these funds are distributed to existing community partners based on the statewide caseload and waitlist.

Action/process for distribution of funds relinquished or removed from a Center and/or if a Center closes.

In the event that a center relinquishes funds or closes it is recommended that the monies be held by the Administration for Community Living while the ACL develops an RFP, distributes the opportunity and subsequently awards the grant following their protocol for awarding new funds.

In the event a center relinquishes Title VII, Part C funds or closes the SILC, the DSE, and the remaining CIL will work together to identify a new community partner to serve as the Center. The SILC will work with the Administration for Community Living to ensure continuity of services and support ACL processes for distributing funds to the newly identified partner(s). The SILC and the remaining CIL will provide mentorship to the new CIL as needed.

Plan/formula for adjusting distribution of funds when cut/reduced.

Nevada’s two centers will share the Part C loss equally.The SILC will deduct any Part B funding losses from the annual competitive subaward opportunity for each year there is a loss.

Plan for changes to Center service areas and/or funding levels to accommodate expansion and/or adjustment of the Network.

Regarding the SILC’s annual $20,000 Part B funding for each center (SNCIL and NNCIL) Funds allocated by the SILC for CIL service expansion/support will be used to expand statewide youth services and close the gap on the nursing home transition services in anticipation of the MFP program sun-setting in November 2020.

Plan for one-time funding and/or temporary changes to Center service areas and/or funding levels.

There were no past plans for one-time funding and/or temporary changes to Part C. Emergency situations will be assessed will be addressed as needed. Both Centers will be willing to help as needed. If substantial additional Part C funding is provided that is not specified for a specific use by ACL, each center will utilize the additional funding by allocating the additional dollars according to their current plan equally across services or by partnering with community providers where there is an independent living service needed as shown by current consumer data.SNCIL will seek funding resources to provide Youth training and nursing home transition services. Youth training will include Independent Living training workshops to prepare for independent living and nursing transition services will consist of basic nursing home transition services. SNCIL will increase organizational capacity to decrease current waiting list of six to eight week to receive services. Should one-time funding and/or temporary funding become available SNCIL would distribute service resource guides to the Native American Community in Clark County. NNCIL continues to seek funding for our newly developed blind/low vision programs. A specific need has been identified regarding access to orientation and mobility training for consumers who fall outside service parameters of school district and VR. These services will be priorities if additional Part C funding is allocated.

For any additional Part B funding received, the SILC will add the additional funding to the annual competitive subaward opportunity, regardless if it is a one-time increase or ongoing throughout the current SPIL.

Section 4: Designated State Entity

Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division will serve as the entity in Nevada designated to receive, administer, and account for funds made available to the state under Title VII, Chapter 1, Part B of the Act on behalf of the State. (Sec. 704(c))

4.1 DSE Responsibilities(1) receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under this chapter based on the

plan;(2) provide administrative support services for a program under Part B, and a program under Part C

in a case in which the program is administered by the State under section 723;(3) keep such records and afford such access to such records as the Administrator finds to be

necessary with respect to the programs;(4) submit such additional information or provide such assurances as the Administrator may require

with respect to the programs; and(5) retain not more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year under Part

B. for the performance of the services outlined in paragraphs (1) through (4).

4.2 Grant Process & Distribution of FundsGrant processes, policies, and procedures to be followed by the DSE in the awarding of grants of Part B funds.

The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division follows policies and procedures set forth by the State of Nevada, in accordance with state and federal regulations for sub awarding federal funding. All subawards are approved by the SILC as close to the start of the federal fiscal year as possible.

When the SILC allocates funding for IL services but does not list a specific organization in the SPIL, a competitive process is used to subaward funds. The competitive process includes the following steps:

(A) Solicitation of Proposals – The SILC Executive Director will develop a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which includes background and information about the source of the funding, the services being solicited and timelines for the application process. The NOFO template and application documents are provided to the SILC by the DSE, however the SILC has the ability to customize sections of the application documents including requirements for the Project Narrative, Goals and Objectives, Projected Output Measures, and other information deemed necessary by the SILC to evaluate a proposal. The DSE Grant Manager will work with the SILC Executive Director to adjust the application template as necessary to reflect the SILC’s proposal requirements.

Once the NOFO and Instructions are completed, it is published on the SILC’s website. Additionally, notifications are made via email to network partners by the SILC and the DSE to solicit proposals. The SILC Executive Director is the main point of contact for the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The DSE Grant Manager is a secondary contact for questions related to the rules, regulations, and function of the application forms. The NOFO is open for no less than 30 days from the date of posting.

(B) Reviewing Proposals – The SILC Executive Director, the SILC chair (or another SILC member designated by the Chair), the DSE Representative and one outside reviewer chosen by the members of the SILC will make up the Evaluation Committee. Each member will review and score the proposals independently. The scoring criteria is set by the SILC Executive Director and published in the NOFO. In the event there needs to be additional discussion about the applications, a public meeting will be held to discuss the proposals. Applicants will be invited to this meeting to answer specific questions the committee may have. The SILC Executive Director will total the scores and develop funding recommendations for consideration by the SILC based on the Evaluation Committee reviews. Additionally, in making funding recommendations, the total score, SILC priorities, and available funding will be considered.

Once funding recommendations are completed, these will be presented at the full SILC meeting for final funding decisions to be made. The Notice of Subawards are issued by ADSD to the chosen subrecipients.

(C) Evaluating Performance – Within the Notice of Subaward, the DSE includes a Statement of Work which outlines the Goals, Objectives, Activities, and Timelines for the project. The SILC develops a quarterly programmatic report which is used by subrecipients to report progress on the goals and outcomes included in the Statement of Work.

Fiscally, all subawards under ADSD must submit monthly requests for reimbursement (RFR) which includes the amount of funds spent by category for the month, the year to date amount, and balance of funds along with a detailed transaction list to show monthly expenses. Subrecipients are reimbursed within 30 days of the approved RFR. Subrecipients may request an advance of funds in their application. Advance requests are evaluated on a case by case and approved by the DSE Grant Manager and the SILC Executive Director.

ADSD also provides support to SILC subrecipients in the RFR process through our Grant and Project Specialist (GPS) and Fiscal Auditor positions. These teams within ADSD provide the day to day technical assistance to ensure all state and federal regulations are being followed. The SILC Executive Director is the subject matter expert and provides programmatic technical assistance to the subrecipient in accordance with SILC priorities.

Finally, the SILC Executive Director, the GPS, and Fiscal Auditor team will do a comprehensive onsite subrecipient monitoring of Part B subawards at least once in the first year of funding.

Subawards made for continuing funds follows the same process, except for a solicitation of proposals. Subrecipients must submit a new budget for each year of the project and may be required to submit a revised Project Narrative, if the SILC deems that necessary. Annual budgets and subaward documents will be due by July 15 in advance of the FFY.

4.3 Oversight Process for Part B FundsThe oversight process to be followed by the DSE.

As described in Sections 4.4 and 5.1, the SILC has accepted a DSE position to fulfill the SILC staff role of Executive Director. Within the DSE structure, the designated DSE representative (Social Services Chief I) performs administrative supervisory functions limited to timesheets, leave requests, compliance with state training requirements, etc. The SILC Chair is the Executive Director’s manager and has responsibility for directing her activities. In the previous SPIL, the Executive Director was stationed within the DSE location and split duties 50% for the SILC and 50% for the DSE. In this SPIL, the DSE has agreed to explore options with the SILC to dedicate this position 100% to the SILC in order to support autonomy and reduce potential for compromising the independence of the SILC.

The designated DSE Representative (Social Services Chief I) provides technical assistance to the SILC Executive Director as needed to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The SILC Executive Director works with the DSE representative as needed, to ensure the budget is accurate and reflects the match appropriated to the SILC and the DSE administrative expenses that are charged to the Part B funds.

Additionally, the DSE Representative provides a point of contact for community feedback on SILC activities. This allows the community to have continuous input into the oversight of the SILC. Feedback is documented and discussed with the SILC Executive Director and SILC Chair. Actions to be taken are considered by the full SILC.

Finally, the DSE is working with the SILC to allow for telecommuting options for the Executive Director, including a permanent workstation outside of the DSE location. This will further lend to the SILC’s autonomy and reduce the potential for conflict of interest.

4.4 Administration and StaffingAdministrative and staffing support provided by the DSE.

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) as the DSE, provides the following support to the SILC: • Fiscal management – draws federal funds and prepares related reports, processes payments and reimbursements on behalf of the SILC in accordance with their budget, completes quarterly and annual SF-425 reports, provides required non-federal match and non-federal funds for any disallowed expenditures, and certifies annually all expenditures have been recorded appropriately in state accounting systems. • Meeting support - provides administrative assistance to the SILC for the purposes of organizing and conducting public meetings in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Laws. • Administrative Support - supports the SILC in the development of the SPIL as necessary, provides technical assistance to develop an annual budget in accordance with the SPIL and Resource Plan, works with the SILC to establish and ensure autonomy, and carries out other duties as necessary to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

4.5 State Imposed RequirementsState-imposed requirements contained in the provisions of this SPIL including: (45 CFR 1329.17(g))

State law, regulation, rule, or policy relating to the DSE’s administration or operation of IL programs

Rule or policy implementing any Federal law, regulation, or guideline that is beyond what would be required to comply with 45 CFR 1329

That limits, expands, or alters requirements for the SPIL Not Applicable

4.6 722 vs. 723 State

Check one: __X__ 722 (if checked, will move to Section 5) 723 (if checked, will move to Section 4.7)

4.7 723 StatesOrder of priorities for allocating funds amounts to Centers, agreed upon by the SILC and Centers, and any differences from 45 CFR 1329.21 & 1329.22.

How state policies, practices, and procedures governing the awarding of grants to Centers and oversight of the Centers are consistent with 45 CFR 1329.5, 1329.6, & 1329.22.

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

5.1 Establishment of SILCHow the SILC is established and SILC autonomy is assured.

The Nevada SILC is established through an Executive Order signed by Governor Sandoval September 5, 2017. The Order establishes the SILC as a council that may be incorporated as a private, non-profit entity, but not as an entity within a State agency. Currently, the SILC is not established as a non-profit; so, Aging and Disability Services Division, the current DSE, under

the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services distributes the SILC’s Part B federal grant, working closely with the SILC to ensure an expedient process. Members are Governor-appointed by SILC endorsement and per the new SILC indicators and assurances (est. 2017) the DSE formally agrees to the SILC’s autonomy by signing this document.

5.2 SILC Resource planResources (including necessary and sufficient funding, staff/administrative support, and in-kind), by funding source and amount, for SILC to fulfill all duties and authorities.

The SILC’s resources will support the daily needs of the Council for personnel, operating expenses, travel and administrative fees. The total resources used each year, $101,615.10, will be used to support personnel, operating, travel and administrative costs. Additional DSE match funds will be used to supplement staff salaries once approval is completed by the SILC and DSE, as needed to cover merit increases and benefits according to State position classifications. Prior to the approval of the shift in match funds to be included in the SILC’s resource budget, the DSE will provide the match within the State’s Independent Living Program as they have done so over the last 4 years.

Process used to develop the Resource Plan.

Cost estimates were established by analyzing the previous three years’ worth of resource spending along with the estimated known changes in office rent, salaries for staff, travel and operating expenses related to the new objectives. This funding is automatically drawn down through internal State processes and reported to the SILC quarterly. Travel is reimbursed by submitting a State reimbursement request and any relevant receipts through a travel clerk. Council members may request a travel advance instead of reimbursement, provided they refund the State any excess funds within 30 days of returning from the trip.

Process for disbursement of funds to facilitate effective operations of SILC.

The SILC follows all State fiscal process for reimbursements and advances according to Aging and Disability Services Division policies. These policies include timely payments in compliance with the new DSE Assurances.

Justification if more than 30% of the Part B appropriation is to be used for the SILC Resource Plan.

Not Applicable.

5.3 Maintenance of SILCHow State will maintain SILC over the course of the SPIL.

The SILC has an established onboarding process that includes attending at least one meeting prior to applying for and being endorsed by the Council for appointment by the Governor’s Office. The SILC Executive Director and the DSE Representative work together to ensure communication with the Governor’s Office is maintained and appointments as well as resignations or removals are timely and appropriate. The application for appointment is available online and assistance is provided, if needed, in completing and submitting it.

Per the SILC bylaws established 4/5/2019 there is no minimum or maximum number of members required other than the federal guidelines of maintaining a majority of individuals with disabilities who do not work for either a center or the State, as voting members and at least one center director on the Council. This allows the SILC to recruit the necessary members to advance the SILC’s purpose in the most efficient way possible.

The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are appointed by the majority vote of current members, and all members are appointed by the Governor after recommendations have been made by the Council. The Chair must be a voting member of the SILC. In the event of a vacancy, the SILC will recruit a new member to ensure compliance with Section 705(b). The DSE will assist the SILC with recruitment actions as needed to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

The SILC has an established policy regarding the removal of a Council member should there be a violation of the code of ethics or if they acquire 2 or more consecutive unexcused absences from scheduled meetings. All meetings are posted in advance according to Nevada open meeting law requirements and there are multiple means listed and available for contacting either a Council member, the Executive Director or the SILC staff to inform them of any absence in advance of a meeting. There is no limit to the time prior to a meeting in which notice must be given other than it being prior to the start of the meeting.

In the event a new Executive Director must be hired under State employment, the Council Chair, Vice Chair, and an additional SILC member will be members of the interview panel and will make the final determination regarding who will be hired for the position. The DSE will assist in posting the position, providing the SILC with a list of candidates who have applied, and onboarding for position training and benefit purposes. In the event the Chair or Vice Chair is unavailable to participate in the hiring process, another Council member may serve on their behalf. The DSE will not supervise, direct or otherwise exercise any authority over the Executive Director regarding any SILC business once hired. This ensures SILC autonomy from the State agency. The DSE will advise and correspond with the SILC Chair and Executive Director regarding any State policies and/or procedures that pertain to State employment benefits and statutory and training requirements of State employees only in regard to his/her supervision. Secretarial staff support will be provided by the DSE to take meeting minutes, arrange travel, and maintain files for the SILC, as needed and will remain under the Executive Director’s supervision according to SILC indicators and assurances by ACL.

The Federal Part B money will be dispensed as the SILC directs in accordance with the State Plan for Independent Living and per ADSD and State policy. If there is a concern from the DSE that SILC is not expending funds appropriately, a resolution will be determined within the allowable time period for expending such funds so that no Part B dollars are unobligated according to the federal grant period.

Section 6: Legal Basis and Certifications

6.1 Designated State Entity (DSE) The state entity/agency designated to receive and distribute funding, as directed by the SPIL, under Title VII, Part B of the Act is Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division.Authorized representative of the DSE: Dena Schmidt Title: Administrator.

6.2 Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) that meets the requirements of section 705 of the Act and is authorized to perform the functions outlined in section 705(c) of the Act in the State is _______________________ .

6.3 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) The Centers for Independent Living (CILs) eligible to sign the SPIL, a minimum of 51% whom must sign prior to submission, are:

Lisa Bonie, Executive Director NNCIL Mary Evilsizer, Executive Director, SNCIL

6.4 Authorizations6.4.a. The SILC is authorized to submit the SPIL to the Independent Living Administration, Administration for Community Living. Yes (Yes/No)

6.4.b. The SILC and CILs may legally carryout each provision of the SPIL. Yes (Yes/No)

6.4.c. State/DSE operation and administration of the program is authorized by the SPIL. Yes (Yes/No)

Section 7: DSE Assurances

Dena Schmidt acting on behalf of the DSE Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division located at 3416 Goni Road, D-132, Carson City, NV 89706, [email protected], 775-687-4210 45 CFR 1329.11 assures that:

7.1. The DSE acknowledges its role on behalf of the State, as the fiscal intermediary to receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State to support Independent Living Services in the State based on the plan;

7.2. The DSE will assure that the agency keeps appropriate records, in accordance with federal and state law, and provides access to records by the federal funding agency upon request;

7.3. The DSE will not retain more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year under Part B for administrative expenses;

7.4. The DSE assures that the SILC is established as an autonomous entity within the State as required in 45 CFR 1329.14;

7.5. The DSE will not interfere with the business or operations of the SILC that include but are not limited to:1. Expenditure of federal funds2. Meeting schedules and agendas3. SILC board business

4. Voting actions of the SILC board5. Personnel actions6. Allowable travel7. Trainings

7.6. The DSE will abide by SILC determination of whether the SILC wants to utilize DSE staff:1. If the SILC informs the DSE that the SILC wants to utilize DSE staff, the DSE assures that

management of such staff with regard to activities and functions performed for the SILC is the sole responsibility of the SILC in accordance with Sec. 705(e)(3) of the Act (Sec. 705(e)(3), 29 U.S.C.796d(e)(3)).

7.7. The DSE will fully cooperate with the SILC in the nomination and appointment process for the SILC in the State;

7.8. The DSE shall make timely and prompt payments to Part B funded SILCs and CILs:1. When the reimbursement method is used, the DSE must make a payment within 30 calendar

days after receipt of the billing, unless the agency or pass-through entity reasonably believes the request to be improper;

2. When necessary, the DSE will advance payments to Part B funded SILCs and CILs to cover its estimated disbursement needs for an initial period generally geared to the mutually agreed upon disbursing cycle; and

3. The DSE will accept requests for advance payments and reimbursements at least monthly when electronic fund transfers are not used, and as often as necessary when electronic fund transfers are used, in accordance with the provisions of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693-1693r).

The signature below indicates this entity/agency’s agreement to: serve as the DSE and fulfill all the responsibilities in Sec. 704(c) of the Act; affirm the State will comply with the aforementioned assurances during the three-year period of this SPIL; and develop, with the SILC, and ensure that the SILC resource plan is necessary and sufficient (in compliance with section 8, indicator (6) below) for the SILC to fulfill its statutory duties and authorities under Sec. 705(c) of the Act, consistent with the approved SPIL.

Name and Title of DSE director/authorized representative

Signature Date

Electronic signature may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature must be kept on file by the SILC.

Section 8: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Assurances and Indicators of Minimum Compliance

8.1 Assurances (name of SILC chairperson) acting on behalf of the SILC (Insert name of SILC) located at (insert address, phone number, and e-mail address) 45

CFR 1329.14 assures that:

(1) The SILC regularly (not less than annually) provides the appointing authority recommendations for eligible appointments;

(2) The SILC is composed of the requisite members set forth in the Act;(3) The SILC terms of appointment adhere to the Act;(4) The SILC is not established as an entity within a State agency in accordance with 45 CFR Sec.

1329.14(b); (5) The SILC will make the determination of whether it wants to utilize DSE staff to carry out the

functions of the SILC; a. The SILC must inform the DSE if it chooses to utilize DSE staff;b. The SILC assumes management and responsibility of such staff with regard to activities

and functions performed for the SILC in accordance with the Act.(6) The SILC shall ensure all program activities are accessible to people with disabilities;(7) The State Plan shall provide assurances that the designated State entity, any other agency,

office, or entity of the State will not interfere with operations of the SILC, except as provided by law and regulation and;

(8) The SILC actively consults with unserved and underserved populations in urban and rural areas that include, indigenous populations as appropriate for State Plan development as described in Sec. 713(b)(7) the Act regarding Authorized Uses of Funds.

Section 8.2 Indicators of Minimum ComplianceIndicators of minimum compliance for Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC) as required by the Rehabilitation Act (Section 706(b), 29 U.S.C. Sec 796d-1(b)), as amended and supported by 45 CFR 1329.14-1329.16; and Assurances for Designated State Entities (DSE) as permitted by Section 704(c)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. Sec. 796c(c)(4)), as amended.

(a) STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL INDICATORS. –

(1) SILC written policies and procedures must include:a. A method for recruiting members, reviewing applications, and regularly providing

recommendations for eligible appointments to the appointing authority; b. A method for identifying and resolving actual or potential disputes and conflicts of

interest that are in compliance with State and federal law;c. A process to hold public meetings and meet regularly as prescribed in 45 CFR

1329.15(a)(3);d. A process and timelines for advance notice to the public of SILC meetings in

compliance with State and federal law and 45 CFR 1329.15(a)(3);e. A process and timeline for advance notice to the public for SILC “Executive Session”

meetings, that are closed to the public, that follow applicable federal and State laws;i. “Executive Session” meetings should be rare and only take place to discuss

confidential SILC issues such as but not limited to staffing.

ii. Agendas for “Executive Session” meetings must be made available to the public, although personal identifiable information regarding SILC staff shall not be included;

f. A process and timelines for the public to request reasonable accommodations to participate during a public Council meeting;

g. A method for developing, seeking and incorporating public input into, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating implementation of the State Plan as required in 45 CFR 1329.17; and

h. A process to verify centers for independent living are eligible to sign the State Plan in compliance with 45 CFR 1329.17(d)(2)(iii).

(2) The SILC maintains regular communication with the appointing authority to ensure efficiency and timeliness of the appointment process.

(3) The SILC maintains individual training plans for members that adhere to the SILC Training and Technical Assistance Center’s SILC training curriculum.

(4) The SILC receives public input into the development of the State Plan for Independent Living in accordance with 45 CFR 1329.17(f) ensuring:

a. Adequate documentation of the State Plan development process, including but not limited to, a written process setting forth how input will be gathered from the state’s centers for independent living and individuals with disabilities throughout the state, and the process for how the information collected is considered.

b. All meetings regarding State Plan development and review are open to the public and provides advance notice of such meetings in accordance with existing State and federal laws and 45 CFR 1329.17(f)(2)(i)-(ii);

c. Meetings seeking public input regarding the State Plan provides advance notice of such meetings in accordance with existing State and federal laws, and 45 CFR 1329.17(f)(2)(i);

d. Public meeting locations, where public input is being taken, are accessible to all people with disabilities, including, but not limited to:

i. proximity to public transportation, ii. physical accessibility, and

iii. effective communication and accommodations that include auxiliary aids and services, necessary to make the meeting accessible to all people with disabilities.

e. Materials available electronically must be 508 compliant and, upon request, available in alternative and accessible format including other commonly spoken languages.

(5) The SILC monitors, reviews and evaluates the State Plan in accordance with 45 CFR 1329.15(a)(2) ensuring:

a. Timely identification of revisions needed due to any material change in State law, state organization, policy or agency operations that affect the administration of the State Plan approved by the Administration for Community Living.

(6) The SILC State Plan resource plan includes:a. Sufficient funds received from:

i. Title VII, Part B funds;

1. If the resource plan includes Title VII, Part B funds, the State Plan provides justification of the percentage of Part B funds to be used if the percentage exceeds 30 percent of Title VII, Part B funds received by the State;

ii. Funds for innovation and expansion activities under Sec. 101(a)(18) of the Act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 721(a)(18), as applicable;

iii. Other public and private sources.b. The funds needed to support:

i. Staff/personnel;ii. Operating expenses;iii. Council compensation and expenses; iv. Meeting expenses including meeting space, alternate formats, interpreters, and

other accommodations; v. Resources to attend and/or secure training and conferences for staff and council

members and;vi. Other costs as appropriate.

The signature below indicates the SILC’s agreement to comply with the aforementioned assurances and indicators:

Name of SILC chairperson

Signature Date

Electronic signature may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature must be kept on file by the SILC.

Section 9: Signatures

The signatures below are of the SILC chairperson and at least 51 percent of the directors of the centers for independent living listed in section 6.3. These signatures indicate that the Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council (NV SILC) and the centers for independent living in the state agree with and intend to fully implement this SPIL’s content. These signatures also indicate that this SPIL is complete and ready for submission to the Independent Living Administration, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The effective date of this SPIL is October 1, 2020 (year)

SIGNATURE OF SILC CHAIRPERSON DATE

NAME OF SILC CHAIRPERSON

NAME OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL)

SIGNATURE OF CIL DIRECTOR DATE

NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR









NAME OF CIL DIRECTOR(INSERT ADDITIONAL CILS AS NEEDED)

Electronic signatures may be used for the purposes of submission, but hard copy of signature must be kept on file by the SILC.

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