Independent Living Philosphy - Individuals with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices, options, and control over choices in their own lives as do individuals without disabilities.
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MEMBERSHIP

Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall select members after soliciting recommendations from the council and representatives of organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with disabilities.

There is no limit on the number of ICOIL members. Of the members, at least fifty-one (51%) are individuals with disabilities who are not employed by any state agency or Center for Independent Living. Other members may include parents and/or guardians with disabilities; advocates; people representing providers of services including CILs; representatives from private businesses & community organizations; and representatives from state agencies.

The ICOIL information sheet & initial application form are available from FSSA, all VR field offices, the FSSA website, the ICOIL website and Centers for Independent Living. For additional information visit our website at www.fssa.in.gov or contact:

Nancy Young
IL Program Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
402 W. Washington Street, Rm. W453, P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN  46207-7083
Phone: 1-800-545-7763 Ext. 2-1303
Email: [email protected]

Monthly Council Meeting

March 9, 2011 
Indiana Government Center South
402 W. Washington Street
Conference Room C
1:00 PM

Monthly Executive Meeting

March 23, 2011
Indiana Government Center South
402 W. Washington Street
Conference Room 10
10:00 AM

An agenda and other material and information will be posted in the Agenda/Minutes tab.


Other Events

Disability Employment Study

Washington University in St. Louis - School of Medicine

Are you employed and living with a disability?

If YES: You may be eligible for this research study!


Purpose: to identify people with disabilities who are employed and find those factors that contribute to their successful work careers.

To participate, you must:

- Have a physical disability
- Be employed for at least 2 years
- Work at least 20 hours per week
- Be 18 years of age or older

For more information visit:
disabilitycommunityparticipation.org