Joint State Independent Living Council And State Rehabilitation Council Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed updates from both the State Independent Living Council (SILC) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), including progress on Montana's data expansion, the integration of the Olmstead Plan, and advocacy awards. Discussions covered the results of consumer satisfaction surveys, feedback from town hall meetings on employment and service plans, and updates on the vocational rehabilitation program, including future federal funding, policy proposals, and staffing requirements. Additionally, the meeting included a roundtable discussion on Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services), highlighting student career exploration events such as skill-building camps and job site tours, as well as a status update on a 504 lawsuit and upcoming community events.