Public Engagement Agenda

🗓️ Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Public Engagement Agenda

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM (EDT)

1. Call to Order

  •   Welcome & Introductions: Lorna-Mae Silcott, Executive Director
  • Approval: Current Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes

2. SILC Business & Updates

  • Communications:
    • Website & Social Media (Follow-up: Facebook Page Accessibility)
    • Quarterly Newsletter (General updates)
  • Internal Operations:
    • Membership (Follow-up: Recruiting of new members)
    • Policies & Procedures (Updates on Committee Information)
  • Training:
    • Guest: Karl Cooper, American Association on Health and Disability
    • Topic: Health Insurance Literacy Academy (HILA)

3. Upcoming Events

  • I AM: February 9, 2026
  • SILC Congress: March 16–19, 2026 (Orlando, FL)
    • Note: SILC will not be attending due to budget constraints.

4. Partner Presentations

  • CUP Campaign: Courage to Use Your Power
  • Strategic Planning: General updates
  • IL Table Talk: Independent Living Table Talk series

5. SPIL (Statewide Plan for Independent Living)

  • Planning: Development of the SPIL Planning and Writing Team

6. Open Forum

  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Public Comments

7. Adjournment

  • Next Meeting: Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM (EDT)

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