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 SPIL and the Council’s role and duties.

4. Approval of Agenda and Minutes

• Conducted by Council Chair Melissa Blubaugh
• Transcript of Meeting Minutes

5. Council Hold-Over Status Update

6. The SPIL:

• Listening Sessions
• Fall Festival
• Needs Assessment

7. Expense Reporting

• Conducted by Treasurer, Cynthia Brown

8. Updates and Announcements

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

9. Partners Update Report

• CIL Report, Teara Winmond
• State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) Report: Chandra Smith
• Maryland Department of Rehabilitation (DORS) Report: Janice Drakeford
• Maryland Department of Disability Services (MDOD) – Bong Delrosario

10. Committee Update Report

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

11. Open Forum

• Old Business
• New Business
• Public Comments

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 Meeting – Thursday, December 17, 2026, 11:00AM (EDT)