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Maryland SILC: IL Network Committee Meeting Agenda

Published on November 13, 2026 • Official Maryland SILC Notice

Official Meeting Notice & Agenda

Maryland SILC: IL Network Committee Meeting Agenda

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST)
Location: Zoom
Committee: IL Network Partnership Committee

1. Call to Order

  • Welcomes & Introductions
  • Roll Call: SILC Council Members & CIL Staff

2. Guest Presentation

  • Speakers:
    • Tyler Wilcox, Executive Director of the Wisconsin SILC
  • Q&A: Questions and comments from the floor

3. Approval Items

  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of Minutes: 5.13.2026

4. SILC Business

  • Legislative Committee:
    • New Legislative Bill Tracker – Follow-Up
  • SPIL (State Plan for Independent Living):
    • Follow-up discussion on the Needs Assessment Survey & Listening Sessions
    • Creating an Analysis & SPIL writing group/team
  • Outcome Committee:
    • Reviewing the reporting process (Surveys)
    • Success Story Initiative: Call for Consumer and Center success stories
  • Digital Platforms:
    • “I AM” Platform – Presented by:
    • “I Want My Life Back” Platform – Present by:

5. Center Updates & Achievements

  • Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI)
  • Bay Area CIL (BACIL)
  • The Freedom Center (TFC)
  • The IMAGE Center
  • Independence Now
  • Resources for Independence (RFI)
  • Southern Maryland CIL (SMCIL)

6. Old Business

7. New Business

  • [Open floor for additional agenda items]

8. Public Comments

9. Closing Reminder

“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. Thank you all.”

10. Adjournment

  • Next Meeting: February 10, 2027, at 1:00 PM

Accessibility & Public Participation Notice:

All Maryland SILC public committee meetings provide free American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and real-time CART captioning. Members of the public, advocates, and community partners are welcome to attend. For additional accommodation requests, dial-in assistance, or questions, please contact our office via the Contact Page or dial Maryland Relay 711.