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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>Below is the information for the three listening sessions, the first and third of which are completely virtual while the second is in person. If you could please consider attending one of these sessions, it would be incredibly helpful. If you have any problems getting into either or both of the two zoom meetings, please either reach out to myself via email – <a href="mailto:andrewjharmon@gmail.com">andrewjharmon@gmail.com</a> - or cell phone (603-992-4053). You can also reach the SILC assistant Jennifer Beaulieu by the contact information at the bottom of the below message.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much and here’s the information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>--- Message start ---<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL (SILC) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PUBLIC INPUT DROP-IN SESSIONS SCHEDULED <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><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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Inquiries can be made to the NH SILC by email at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer.I.Beaulieu@gcd.nh.gov <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>or by phone at 603-271-2773. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86268882746?pwd=h3Tbva7RgZONn9B52aAEF8NdDrJ3oD.1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><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><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 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ZOOM Meeting Information Link: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://bit.ly/3VIRGIp"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>https://bit.ly/3VIRGIp</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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><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><p class=MsoNormal>communities.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>