Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions

Preferred Citation

Correspondence of the Board Chair of the Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council, [cite specifice date and accession used]. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Accession 51482 was transferred by the Dept. of Aging and Rehabilitative Services on 01/22/2015.

Accession 51590 was transferred by the Dept. of Aging and Rehabilitative Services on 06/15/2015.

Processing Information

Electronic records are in original order with original file names.

Historical Information

The Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (VASILC) was established in 1994 as required by Section 705 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act. VASILC promotes effective policies, programs and activities that maximize independence for Virginian's with disabilities by: developing, monitoring and reviewing the State Plan for Independent Living; supporting and expanding the state network of Centers for Independent Living; creating a culture for full integration and independence; advocating systems change for full access and equality in community life; educating policy makers and stakeholders about the importance of independent living; and developing a strategy for collaboration among stateholders in the disability community.

Scope and Content

Minutes, 2002-2010, document the meetings, activities, discussions, policy decisions and recommendations of the Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council. Includes draft council minutes and agendas, work session notes and reports. Also includes draft minutes and agendas for Committees including: Bylaws Committee, Executive Committee, Goal Committees, Operations, and State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Subcommittee.

Additional Note

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Additional Note

These records are part of the Virginia Dept. of Aging and Rehabilitative Services record group (RG# 166)