Public Engagement Committee Meeting

Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Public Engagement Agenda

Thursday, August 7, 2025 

 6:00 PM (EDT) 

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Approval of Agenda and Meeting Minutes
4. SILC Business
   • Website and Facebook page update
   • Quarterly Newsletter
   • Membership: New member follow-up
   • National Council for Independent Living (NCIL) Updates
     • NCIL Conference:
       • Attendance by five Centers
       • SILC Sponsorship of registration and hotel costs
   • National Federation for the Blind (NFB) follow-up
   • "Courage to Use Your Power" (CUP) Campaign Follow-Up
     • Wristbands
     • CUP merchandise
     • "You Are Worth It, Period" song
     • Bandanas
     • Facebook engagement
     • "Our Story" initiative
5. Presentations
   • APRIL (Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living)
6. Upcoming Trainings
   • Emergency Preparedness: Delta
   • Keri Grey (3 topics)
   • CPR
7. State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)
   • Required amendments due to funding changes
8. Follow-Up Items
   • Program Performance Report (PPR)
9. Old Business
10. New Business
11. Public Comments
12. Adjournment