The SPIL is a strategic plan that includes Independent Living goals and objectives, outreach plans, funding priorities, a Resource Allocation plan (budget), CIL Network information, and collaboration and partnership activities as well as statutory compliance assurances.
In order to receive Independent Living funds under Title VII, Chapter 1 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, each state must develop a State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). In Georgia the plan is developed jointly every three years by the SILC and the Georgia Department of Labor – Rehabilitation Services.
Overview of 2021-2023 SPIL
View the full 2021-2023 SPIL here
GOAL 1: Georgians with disabilities are prepared in emergency situation
Objective 1.1: People with Disabilities in Georgia have access to services in an emergency
GOAL 2: Georgians with disabilities will have adequate access to transit
Objective 2.1: Improve the mutual exchange of information/education between the IL network by participating in local, county, regional, and statewide transportation meetings in order to continue to address the lack of para-transit and public transportation services for persons with disabilities living in rural and remote areas.
GOAL 3: Georgians with disabilities have access to resources and choices for a wide range of accessible, affordable, discrimination free and safe housing
Objective 3.1: Monitor housing and community development plans of Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and other state, local, and/or private housing entities to increase housing options for people with disabilities that are accessible, affordable and integrated into the community.
Objective 3.2: Support the CILs in their local housing advocacy and fair housing implementation efforts.
Objective 3.3: Georgians are informed on disability housing issues and solutions.
GOAL 4: Georgians with disabilities are valued in all of community life as equal citizens, perceived as equal and have equal opportunities and resources to live independently
Objective 4.1: SILC and CIL’s will promote, through the dissemination of media, the simplicity and importance of removing barriers for people with disabilities from being included in the community.