Alaska Statewide Independent Living Council

Organization Details

Organization: Alaska Statewide Independent Living Council

Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska (SILC) is made up of representatives, the majority of whom have disabilities, from around the State Council members are appointed by the Governor. The SILC is a not for profit organization (501 (c) 3); it is a consumer controlled, non-Governmental organization which develops, monitors and evaluates the federally mandated Alaska State Plan for Independent Living. The SILC promotes the independent living philosophy statewide, and provides support and technical assistance to the entire network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs).