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What is the SILC?

The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) was established in 1992, under the Federal Rehabilitation Act Amendments. Though it is a Governor appointed council of Pennsylvanians, the SILC itself is an independent non-profit organization.

Membership in the SILC represents a broad range of disabilities and law, people with disabilities must make up a majority of the Council's staff and board. The Council works in partnership with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the network of Center for Independent Living across the state. In all activities and responsibilities, the SILC adheres to and promotes the Independent Living Philosophy.

Mission Statement

To use it collective power and legal mandate to develop and secure public policies that insure civil rights and expand options for all people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

What Is Our Focus?

Consumer-control is the keystone of the Independent Living Philosophy. It maintains that every person, no matter what the disability, has the right to make choices in their life. Self-advocacy and self-determination represent important concepts which embody consumer control. True consumer control assumes the right risks and consequences, and accepts the choices made by a consumer.

What Do We Do?

The SILC's role is to advise the Governor and his administration on the development and implementation of public policies impacting people with disabilities. The focus must be on policies which empower Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their supporters. This role is fulfilled via the State Plan for Independent Living, created by people with disabilities through a series of public hearings.

How Can You Participate?

To become involved or for more information, contact the SILC offices for a copy of the State Plan and news on upcoming quarterly SILC meetings and other public forums.

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PA SILC
PA Statewide Independent Living Council
2 North Second Street, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17101 - 1619

PA SILC
(Liberty and Justice)

A Governor
appointed leadership organization
of people with disabilities.

2 North Second Street, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17101 - 1619

Phone: (800) 796-9163

(717) 364-1732

Fax: (717) 236-8800

Email: info@pasilc.org

Funded by the PA Office
of Vocational Rehabilitation

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