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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I think I first forwarded this to the list serve when I heard about it, but in either case, I’m forwarding on the notice for public input from the State-wide Independent Living Council, who are looking for help from the public regarding their central planning for the next 3-year period starting in October. Below is a text version of the flier for their input sessions, as well as a brief explanation of the mission of the group, below this email.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please consider attending at least one session if you can, as this helps direct both funding for the main disability service providers in the state as well as assisting in giving voice to the state legislature and governor’s office in regards to the disability community as a whole.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks and here’s the info for the three sessions, one in person and two via zoom:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is in the process of creating its 2024-2027 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The purpose of the<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SPIL is to describe how the state’s network of Independent Living (IL) programs and services will meet the independent living needs of persons with disabilities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>in the state. The plan must address how federal, state and other funds will be used within the state to develop and maintain IL programs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The key ingredient to this plan is your input! In order to be sure that the SPIL reflects and properly responds to the needs of NH’s citizens with disabilities,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>we need to hear from you about what your goals are, what barriers you face, and what resources would best meet your needs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For your convenience the SILC has scheduled the following public “drop-in” sessions to receive your input about the future SPIL. Please come whenever you<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>can within the time window and stay as long as you wish. CART and ASL Interpretation will be provided. Inquires can be made to the NH SILC by email at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer.I.Beaulieu@gcd.nh.gov or by phone at 603-271-2773. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: April 25, 10:00am-11:00am <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ZOOM Meeting Information Link: https://bit.ly/4agmPYk Call-In Number: 1-646-931-3860 Meeting ID: 862 6888 2746 Passcode: 221455 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Second Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: April 29, 3:00pm-4:00pm <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting Location: Granite State Independent Living 21 Chenell Drive Concord, NH 03301 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Third Session <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: April 30, 5:00pm-6:00pm ZOOM Meeting Information Link: https://bit.ly/3VIRGIp Call-In Number: 1-646-931-3860 Meeting ID: 834 6337 3257 Passcode:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>135715 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What is the SILC? The SILC is a federally mandated (Title VII, Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973 as amended) independent, cross disability council.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The SILC represents the independent living needs of persons with significant disabilities across the entire state and looks at broad systems issues. The<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Council is made up of individuals who believe that individuals living with a disability should have the opportunity to live independently within their<o:p></o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Andrew Harmon<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>