Laura
06-19-2009, 05:02 PM
NYSILC Recruiting New Council Members
The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) is a state council that has the responsibility to jointly develop the Federal 3-year Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The council works on public policy, public awareness, technical assistance and training issues that impact Independent Living services and people with disabilities in New York State.
NYSILC is seeking up to three interested candidates to serve as potential volunteer appointments to the council. One of the openings will occur in the area of parent/guardian. At this time, NYSILC is at its capacity for CIL representatives to the council. The council can benefit from individuals from other disability networks such as mental health and veterans with disabilities. The council looks to maintain a diverse geographic, cultural/ethnic, cross-disability, age and gender representation. NYSILC must also comply with a Federal mandate and ensure that a majority of its members are people with disabilities. Individuals from Central New York, Long Island, the North Country, and the Lower Hudson Valley are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send a brief statement of interest and resume to NYSILC at bradw@nysilc.org by July 17, 2009. It is preferred that materials be sent electronically because they are in an accessible format and can be shared during the review process. NYSILC will review the resumes. If necessary, the NYSILC Recruitment Subcommittee will schedule telephone interviews to help the decision making process. Interviews are structured to identify what each individual has to offer the council. NYSILC reviews the final recommendations with VESID by September 2009. The NYS Regents make the formal appointments in the fall, which become effective January 2010.
Appointments are for three years with the expectations that all members attend four regularly scheduled meetings each year and participate on at least one committee of their choice. If you have any questions, contact Brad Williams at (518) 427-1060 voice or TTY. For additional information, visit the NYSILC website at www.nysilc.org.
The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) is a state council that has the responsibility to jointly develop the Federal 3-year Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The council works on public policy, public awareness, technical assistance and training issues that impact Independent Living services and people with disabilities in New York State.
NYSILC is seeking up to three interested candidates to serve as potential volunteer appointments to the council. One of the openings will occur in the area of parent/guardian. At this time, NYSILC is at its capacity for CIL representatives to the council. The council can benefit from individuals from other disability networks such as mental health and veterans with disabilities. The council looks to maintain a diverse geographic, cultural/ethnic, cross-disability, age and gender representation. NYSILC must also comply with a Federal mandate and ensure that a majority of its members are people with disabilities. Individuals from Central New York, Long Island, the North Country, and the Lower Hudson Valley are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send a brief statement of interest and resume to NYSILC at bradw@nysilc.org by July 17, 2009. It is preferred that materials be sent electronically because they are in an accessible format and can be shared during the review process. NYSILC will review the resumes. If necessary, the NYSILC Recruitment Subcommittee will schedule telephone interviews to help the decision making process. Interviews are structured to identify what each individual has to offer the council. NYSILC reviews the final recommendations with VESID by September 2009. The NYS Regents make the formal appointments in the fall, which become effective January 2010.
Appointments are for three years with the expectations that all members attend four regularly scheduled meetings each year and participate on at least one committee of their choice. If you have any questions, contact Brad Williams at (518) 427-1060 voice or TTY. For additional information, visit the NYSILC website at www.nysilc.org.