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Empowering Independence Across Maryland

Promoting Choice, Self-Determination & Equal Access

The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is a consumer-controlled advisory body dedicated to advancing independent living policies and expanding community integration for all Marylanders with disabilities.

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Statewide Community Input Update

Statewide Community Input Update: Needs Assessment Survey & Listening Sessions

The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (MSILC) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who completed our Needs Assessment survey and attended our listening sessions across the state. Your time, experiences, and voices are essential to shaping the future of independent living in Maryland.

What’s Next?

We have officially wrapped up data collection and are now carefully reviewing and synthesizing everything the community shared with us. Your feedback will directly inform our priorities and actions.

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We will soon be posting dates and times for upcoming workgroup and review meetings. If you are interested in attending, joining the conversation, and helping build community solutions, we invite you to participate!

To request an invitation or receive meeting details, please contact us at executivedirector@marylandsilc.org or call 240-452-1952. Thank you again for partnering with us to make Maryland more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

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Empowering Marylanders with Disabilities

The Maryland SILC partners with Centers for Independent Living, state agencies, and community advocates to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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Serving all 24 Maryland jurisdictions with 5 core services

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FY 2025–2027 strategic priorities actively advancing across MD

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What Maryland SILC Does

Established under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Maryland SILC carries out key duties to safeguard and promote independent living.

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State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

Jointly develop, monitor, and evaluate the 3-year State Plan in partnership with Maryland Centers for Independent Living and federal funding partners.

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Inter-Agency & Council Coordination

Coordinate statewide initiatives with the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD), State Rehabilitation Council, and local advocacy coalitions.

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Host regular public engagement sessions, town halls, and listening forums to identify emergent barriers and advocate for legislative solutions.

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Promote policies that expand housing accessibility, accessible transit, employment opportunities, and home-and-community-based support systems.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Public council sessions, committee meetings, and community resource fairs are open to all Marylanders with full accessibility support.

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Nov16
202610:00 a.m. (EST)
Outcomes Committee

Outcomes Committee Meeting

Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC) Outcomes Committee Meeting Agenda — Date: November 16, 2026 | Time: 10:00 a.m. (EST) | Location: Zoom - Meeting Link sent via Email. Current Business: Outcomes Roles & Responsibilities, SPIL Writing Workgroup (Follow-Up), SPIL Writing Meeting – Scheduling Poll, SPIL – Roles & Responsibilities, and CIL's Outcomes Reports.

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Nov16
202612:30 PM (EST) – CANCELED
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Infrastructure Meeting Cancellation Notice: Infrastructure Committee Meeting (November 16)

Please be advised that the upcoming Infrastructure Committee Meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to reconvening next month.

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Nov16
20262:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST)
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I AM: Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

Join the I AM webinar on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EST) via Zoom. Individual & Community Liaison Samantha McGinley will present the Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) program and mission, demonstrate how to apply for services, review eligibility criteria, and discuss key services supporting individuals in finding and maintaining employment.

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Nov18
20261:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST)
IL Network Partnership

Maryland SILC: IL Network Committee Meeting

Maryland SILC: IL Network Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST) via Zoom. Guest speaker: Tyler Wilcox, Executive Director of the Wisconsin SILC. Agenda includes SILC Business (Legislative Bill Tracker, SPIL Needs Assessment & Writing Group, Outcome Committee Surveys & Success Stories, Digital Platforms) and Center Updates & Achievements across all 7 Maryland CILs.

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Meeting AgendaNov 13, 2026

Outcomes Committee Meeting Agenda (November 16, 2026)

Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC) Outcomes Committee Meeting Agenda for Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Agenda items include Welcome & Introductions, Review of Minutes, Current Business (Outcomes Roles & Responsibilities, SPIL Writing Workgroup Follow-Up, SPIL Writing Meeting Scheduling Poll, SPIL Roles & Responsibilities, CIL's Outcomes Reports), New Business, Public Comment, and Adjournment.

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Infrastructure Meeting Cancellation Notice: Infrastructure Committee Meeting (November 16)

Please be advised that the upcoming Infrastructure Committee Meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, November 16, 2026, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this late notice or cancellation may cause to your schedule and look forward to reconvening at our meeting next month.

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Community NewsNov 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of John Michaels: Honoring a Legacy of Independent Living and Advocacy

Statement from the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC): Extending our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of John Michaels, as well as to our partners and friends at Resources for Independence (RFI), following his passing. John’s life was a testament to what empowerment and perseverance can achieve.

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