Full Council Committee Meeting Agenda

🗓️ Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
Full Council Committee Meeting Agenda
Date and Time: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
Location: Virtual via Zoom / Maryland Relay 711 Supported

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1. Welcome and General Business

• Call to Order – Council Chair, Melissa Blubaugh
• Welcome and Introductions

2. Rollcall

• Conducted by Secretary, Janice Jackson

3. Guest Speaker: Introducing Tyler Wilcox of the State of Wisconsin SILC

• Discussing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) and the Council’s statutory role, duties, and best practices.

4. Approval of Agenda and Minutes

• Conducted by Council Chair Melissa Blubaugh
• Review and vote on transcript of previous meeting minutes

5. Council Hold-Over Status Update

• Discussion and policy review regarding member terms and hold-over appointments.

6. The State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

• Listening Sessions: Statewide community input debrief
• Fall Festival: Upcoming resource fair engagement (October 3, 2026 at The League)
• Needs Assessment: Progress and collection timeline for the 2026 Disability Community Needs Assessment Survey

7. Expense Reporting

• Conducted by Treasurer, Cynthia Brown
• Financial oversight, resource allocation, and program funding updates

8. Updates and Announcements

• Council Strategic Plan / Retreat (Follow-Up)
• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Annual Conference – 8 Members & 1 Volunteer Attended

9. Partners Update Report

• Center for Independent Living (CIL) Report: Teara Winmond, The IMAGE Center of Maryland
• State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) Report: Chandra Smith
• Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Report: Janice Drakeford
• Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) Report: Bong Delrosario

10. Committee Update Report

• Public Engagement Committee
• Infrastructure Committee
• Outcomes Committee
• Legislative Committee
• IL Network Partnership

11. Open Forum

• Old Business
• New Business
• Public Comments (3-minute limit per person)

12. Closing Remarks

“In our diversity we have strength, with inclusion we will stay committed. To serve is what we are called to do, so let’s get to work.”

13. Adjournment
Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, December 17, 2026, 11:00 AM (EDT)