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• 2009-10 Health and Human Services Budget
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• Preparing For Emergencies (Includes Link to Preparing People With Disabilities)
• Disability Access Information Website
• American Indian Advisory Council
• California Assistive Technology (AT) Network

 

 

      

NOT USED BY DOR

Independent Living ($1.6 Million)

Title VII, Chapter 1 funds are awarded to provide support services to individuals with significant disabilities to maximize their leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity and to promote integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

Projects will:

• Increase the capacity of independent living centers and other public and non–profit agencies in California, that serve people with disabilities, to provide transition services that support the mandate of the Olmstead decision.
• Establish a peer-mentoring program model to provide support and advise people with disabilities regarding community living options in their communities, especially consumer–directed services, when they are either diverted from or able to be released from an institution.
• Influence public policy development and implementation to realize the mandate of the Olmstead decision and remove the current long–term care system’s institutional bias.

And furthermore focus upon:

• Native Americans to develop a model/strategic plan to be replicated and used by ILCs and public and non-profit agencies throughout California and the Nation. Using this model/strategic plan will assist IL service providers to increase overall capacity, by developing and training leaders who will then increase programs and services, coordination of those that exist, and further train and develop more leaders to promote organizational change to better meet the needs of California’s Native American populations.
• TBI & Veterans to increase services to TBI survivors and Veterans surviving TBI through capacity building, a media campaign, and public policy work, increasing the probability of employment outcomes and independent living.
• Youth to design and implement programs within California’s Independent Living Community for youth and emerging leaders. These ILC–based programs will assist young individuals with disabilities with supports and resources to facilitate a successful transition from high school to post secondary education training programs, careers, community involvement, independent living, and leadership roles, thus increasing the probability of employment outcomes and independent living.
• Title VII–C funds are distributed to 29 Independent Living Centers (ILC) in California. ILCs provide services that assist individuals with disabilities to live fuller and freer lives outside institutions. Additionally, the ILCs maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and integration of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.
• The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and State Independent Living Council (SILC) through the State Plan for Independent Living establish the priority and objectives for use of independent living funds allotted to California.
• The allotment of VII–C funds is distributed by the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration directly to ILCs.

Activity and Progress:

• 11/03/2009: The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the California State Independent Living Council today announced $1,523,078 in awards funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to Independent Living Centers for statewide benefit (RTF).
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• 10/06/2009: Intent to Award, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Title VIIB funds for sub-grants to be effective November 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011, to the following non-profit agencies in California:
• Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) for the purpose of an "Olmstead Implementation Grant - Peer Mentoring" in the amount of $150,000
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) (a cooperative project with Westside Center for Independent Living WCIL) for the purpose of an "Olmstead Implementation Grant - Training and Technical Assistance" in the amount of $249,233
• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) for the purpose of an "Olmstead Implementation Grant - Public Policy" in the amount of $150,000
• 09/2009: The Department of Rehabilitation's Independent Living Section is offering a series of Requests for Application (RFA) (Grants) authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
• 09/01/2009: Transmittal Message for SPIL VII-C Formula Distribution Amendment 9/1/2009 (RTF),
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