Table of Contents

Part I Assurances

Part II: Narrative

Part I: Assurances

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications

1.1 The designated State unit (DSU) eligible to submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL or the plan) and authorized under State law to perform the functions of the State under the State Independent Living Services (SILS) and Centers for Independent Living (CIL) programs.

1.2 The separate State agency eligible to submit the plan and authorized under State law to provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to individuals who are blind.

1.3 The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) that meets the requirements of section 705 of the Act and is authorized to perform the functions outlined in section 705(c) of the Act in the State.

1.4 The DSU and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, and the SILC are authorized to jointly develop, sign and submit this SPIL on behalf of the State, and have adopted or otherwise formally approved the SPIL.

1.5 The DSU, and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, may legally carry out each provision of the plan and will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the three-year period it receives funding under the SPIL.

1.6 The SPIL is the basis for State operation and administration of the program. All provisions of the SPIL are consistent with State law.

1.7 The representative of the DSU and, if applicable, of the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, who has the authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the SPIL and to submit the SPIL jointly with the SILC chairperson is:

Section 2: SPIL Development

2.1 The plan shall be reviewed and revised not less than once every three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, the needs in the State for:

• The provision of State independent living services;
• The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living;
• Working relationships between programs providing independent living services and independent living centers, the vocational rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.

2.2 The DSU and SILC conduct public meetings to provide all segments of the public, including interested groups, organizations and individuals, an opportunity to comment on the State plan prior to its submission to the Commissioner and on any revisions to the approved State plan.

2.3 The DSU and SILC establish and maintain a written description of procedures for conducting public meetings in accordance with the following requirements. The DSU and SILC shall provide:

• appropriate and sufficient notice of the public meetings;
• reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication in the conduct of the public meetings, including providing sign language interpreters and audio-loops; and
• public meeting notices, written material provided prior to or at the public meetings, and the approved State plan in accessible formats for individuals who rely on alternative modes of communication.

2.4 At the public meetings to develop the State plan, the DSU and SILC identify those provisions in the SPIL that are State-imposed requirements beyond what would be required to comply with the regulations in 34 CFR parts 364, 365, 366, and 367.

2.5 The DSU will seek to incorporate into, and describe in, the State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under a project funded under chapter 2 of title VII of the Act and that the DSU determines to be effective.

2.6 The DSU and SILC actively consult, as appropriate, in the development of the State plan with the director of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) authorized under section 112 of the Act.

Section 3: Eligibility

3.1 The State, directly or through grants or contracts, will provide IL services with Federal, State, or other funds

3.2 Independent living services shall be provided to individuals with significant disabilities in accordance with an independent living plan mutually agreed upon by an appropriate staff member of the service provider and the individual, unless the individual signs a waiver stating that such a plan is unnecessary.

3.3 All service providers will use formats that are accessible to notify individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about:

• the availability of the CAP authorized by section 112 of the Act;
• the purposes of the services provided under the CAP; and
• how to contact the CAP.

3.4 Participating service providers meet all applicable State licensure or certification requirements.

Section 4: Eligibility

4.1 Any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), is eligible for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs authorized under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act. Any individual may seek information about IL services under these programs and request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant disabilities, as appropriate. The determination of an individual's eligibility for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.

4.2 Service providers apply eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion or type of significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.

4.3 Service providers do not impose any State or local residence requirement that excludes any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services from receiving IL services.

Section 5: Staffing Requirements

5.1 Service provider staff includes personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of IL services and in the development and support of centers.

5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, a service provider makes available personnel able to communicate:

• with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication, such as manual communication, nonverbal communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille or audio tapes, and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act; and
• in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act.

5.3 Service providers establish and maintain a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and, if appropriate, in administering the CIL program. The staff development programs emphasize improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.

5.4 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities under section 503 of the Act.

Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting

6.1 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will comply with applicable EDGAR fiscal and accounting requirements and will adopt those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for those funds.

Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting

7.1 In addition to complying with applicable EDGAR recordkeeping requirements, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will maintain records that fully disclose and document:

• the amount and disposition by the recipient of that financial assistance;
• The total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which the financial assistance is given or used;
• the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources;
• compliance with the requirements of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act and Part 364 of the regulations; and
• other information that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate to facilitate an effective audit.

7.2 With respect to the records that are required by 34 CFR 364.35, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will submit reports that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate.

7.3 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will provide access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, to the records listed in 34 CFR 364.37 for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and compliance reviews.

Section 8: Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information

8.1 Each service provider will adopt and implement policies and procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal information, including photographs and lists of names in accordance with the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a)(1-6).

Section 9: Signatures

After having carefully reviewed all of the assurances in sections 1 - 8 of this SPIL, the undersigned hereby affirm that the State of Michigan is in compliance and will remain in compliance with the aforementioned assurances during 2011-2013.

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities - Screen 1

1.1 Goals and Mission

Describe the overall goals and mission of the State's IL programs and services. The SPIL must address the goals and mission of both the SILS and the CIL programs, including those of the State agency for individuals who are blind as they relate to the parts of the SPIL administered by that agency.

1.2 Objectives

1.2B Describe the steps planned regarding outreach to populations in the State that are unserved or underserved by programs under title VII, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.

• Identify the populations to be designated for targeted outreach efforts

• Identify the geographic areas (i.e., communities) in which the targeted populations reside

• Describe how the needs of individuals with significant disabilities from minority group backgrounds will be addressed

1.3 Financial Plan

Describe in sections 1.3A and 1.3B, below, the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the SPIL objectives.

1.3A Financial Plan Tables

Complete the financial plan tables covering years 1, 2 and 3 of this SPIL. For each funding source, provide estimated dollar amounts anticipated for the applicable uses. The financial plan table should include only those funding sources and amounts that are intended to support one or more of the objectives identified in section 1.2 of the SPIL. To the extent possible, the tables and narratives must reflect the applicable financial information from centers for independent living. Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about completing the financial tables and narratives.

1.3B Financial Plan Narratives

1.3B(1) Specify how the part B, part C and chapter 2 (Older Blind) funds, if applicable, will further the SPIL objectives.

1.3B(2) Describe efforts to coordinate Federal and State funding for centers and IL services, including the amounts, sources and purposes of the funding to be coordinated.

1. Use of Federal and State funds available for IL Programs and services.
2. Development of private sector resources for IL programs supports and services. See Section 3.1 for detail of policy about network funding.

1.3B(3) Describe any in-kind resources including plant, equipment or services to be provided in support of the SILC resource plan, IL services, general CIL operations and/or other SPIL objectives.

1.3B(4) Provide any additional information about the financial plan, as appropriate.

1. In accord with Michigan’s plan for the use of Title VII Part C ARRA funding, the above projections include the use of these funds for CILs during a two year period. The original intent was to spread the funds across fiscal years 2010 and 2011. However, delay in award of a portion of the funds has caused a corresponding delay in the plans, with the funds now being spread across fiscal 2011 and 2012. Fiscal Year 2013 projections return to the lower funding base of Fiscal Year 2009 with no Title VII Part C ARRA Funding.

1.4 Compatibility with Chapter 1 of Title VII and the CIL Work Plans

1.4A Describe how the SPIL objectives are consistent with and further the purpose of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act as stated in section 701 of the Act and 34 CFR 364.2.

1.4B Describe how, in developing the SPIL objectives, the DSU and the SILC considered and incorporated, where appropriate, the priorities and objectives established by centers for independent living under section 725(c)(4) of the Act.

1.5 Cooperation, Coordination, and Working Relationships Among Various Entities

Describe the steps that will be taken to maximize the cooperation, coordination and working relationships among the SILS program, the SILC, and centers; the DSU, other State agencies represented on the SILC and other councils that address the needs of specific disability populations and issues; and other public and private entities determined to be appropriate by the SILC. The description must identify the entities with which the DSU and the SILC will cooperate and coordinate.

1.6 Coordination of Services

Describe how IL services funded under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will be coordinated with and complement other services to avoid unnecessary duplication with other Federal, State, and local programs, including the OIB program authorized by chapter 2 of title VII of the Act, that provide IL- or VR-related services.

1.7 Independent Living Services for Individuals who are Older Blind

Describe how the DSU seeks to incorporate into, and describe in, the State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under the Older Individuals who are Blind program and that the DSU determines to be effective.

Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services

2.1 Scope and Extent

2.1A Check the appropriate boxes in the SPIL Instrument table indicating the types of IL services to be provided to meet the objectives identified in section 1.2 of this SPIL, and whether the services will be provided by the CILs or by the DSU (directly and/or through contract or grant).

2.1B Describe any service provision priorities, including types of services or populations, established for meeting the SPIL objectives identified in section 1.2.

2.1C If the State allows service providers to charge consumers for the cost of services or to consider the ability of individual consumers to pay for the cost of IL services, specify the types of IL services for which costs may be charged and for which a financial need test may be applied, and describe how the State will ensure that:

• Any consideration of financial need is applied uniformly so that all individuals who are eligible for IL services are treated equally; and
• Written policies and consumer documentation required by 34 CFR 364.59(d) will be kept by the service provider.

Indicate N/A if not applicable.

2.2 Arrangements for State-Provided Services

2.2A If the DSU will provide any of the IL services identified in section 2.1A through grants or contractual arrangements with third parties, describe such arrangements.

2.2B If the State contracts with or awards a grant to a center for the general operation of the center, describe how the State will ensure that the determination of an individual's eligibility for services from that center shall be delegated to the center.

Part II: Narrative

Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers

3.1 Existing Network

Provide an overview of the existing network of centers, including non-Part C-funded centers that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725 (b) and (c) of the Act, and the geographic areas and populations currently served by the centers.

1. Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (AACIL), 3941 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Service Area: Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties, Population of 625,791, geographic area of: 1,872 square miles.
2. Blue Water Center for Independent Living (BWCIL), 1042 Griswold, Suite 2, Port Huron MI 48060. Service Area: Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola counties, population of 269,380, geographic area of 4,309 square miles.
3. Capital Area Center for Independent Living (CACIL), 2812 North Martin Luther King Blvd, Lansing MI 48906. Service Area: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee counties, population of 519,415, geographic area of 2,255 square miles.
4. Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC), 3600 Camelot Dr. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546. Service Area: Kent County, population of 574,335 and geographic area of 872 square miles. Served with Non-Part C funds: Ionia, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola counties; population 186,534; geographic area of 2445 square miles. Total service population of 760,869, total geographic service area of 3,317 square miles.
5. Disability Network Lakeshore, 426 Century Lane, Holland, Mi 49423. Service Area: Allegan and Ottawa counties, total population of 343,979, geographic area of: 1,420 Square Miles.
6. Disability Network/Mid-Michigan (DNMM), 1705 S. Saginaw Road, Midland, MI 48640. Service Area: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties, population of 583,251, geographic area 4,406 square miles. Served with Non-Part C Funds: Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Roscommon counties; population of 86,172; geographic area of 1875 square miles. Total population of 669,423 and geographic area of: 6,281 square miles.
7. Disability Network Oakland & Macomb (DNOM), 16645 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township MI 48035. Service Area: Macomb and Oakland counties, population of 1,982,304, geographic area of: 1,391 square miles.
8. Disability Network Southwest Michigan (DNSWM), 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo MI 49001. Service Area: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph Van Buren counties, population of 617,815, geographic Area of: 3,539 square miles.
9. Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL), 129 W. Baraga Ave. Suite H, Marquette MI 49855. Service Area: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft counties, population of 317,616, service area of: 17,004 square miles.
10. The Disability Network (TDN), 3600 S. Dort Hwy, Ste. 54, Flint MI 48507. Service Area: Genesee County, population of 436,141, service area of 649 square miles.

1. Disability Network Southwest-Michigan: Berrien and Cass counties (DNSWM-BC) 2900 Lakeview Ave, St. Joseph MI 49085. Service Area: Berrien and Cass counties, population of 216,557, service area of 1,088 square miles.
2. Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit (DNWAYNE), 5555 Conner, Suite 2075 Detroit MI 48213. Service Area: Wayne County, population of 2,061,162, service area of 634 square miles.
3. Disability Network/Northern Michigan (DNNM), 3333 State Street, Traverse City MI 49684. Service Area: Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Ostego, Presque Isle, Wexford counties population of 410,948, Service Area 9,365 square miles.
4. disability Connections, Inc (dC), 409 Linden, Jackson MI 49203. Service Area: Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee counties, population of 305,013, geographic area of 2,092 square miles.
5. Disability Connection/West Michigan (DCWM) 1871 Peck Street, Muskegon MI 49441 Service Area: Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newago, Oceano counties, population 284,554, geographic service area of: 3020 square miles.

3.2 Expansion of Network

Describe the design for the further expansion of the network, including identification of the unserved and underserved areas in the State and the order of priority for serving these areas as additional funding becomes available (beyond the required cost-of-living increase).

FUNDING PRIORITIES AND DECISION CRITERIA FOR FEDERAL TITLE VII, PART C FUNDING:

1. If sufficient federal funding is available, competition for one or more new Title VII Part C CILs.
2. If sufficient federal funding is not available for a new federally funded CIL, distribution of available funds to - insofar as possible - equalize grants at the same level among the funded CILs.
3. If RSA informs SILC and the DSUs of a funding decrease in Title VII Part C grants, spread of the decrease among the funded CILs to - insofar as possible - equalize grants at the same level among the funded CILs.

PRINCIPLES FOR FUNDING OF NEW CILS:

1. Have a strong grass roots consumer expression of need in a given area.
2. Have a population of at least about 250,000 individuals or an area of about 4,000 square miles.
3. Have adequate funding available from state and/or federal sources. Michigan reasonably expects the CIL’s full budget to be at least $500,000 within 3 years, including any combination of federal, state and other funds.

FUNDING PRIORITIES AND DECISION CRITERIA FOR TOTAL COMBINED STATE AND FEDERAL CORE FUNDING:

1. Within the limits of available funds, each state recognized CIL will be given an equal cost-of-living increase p to its total federal and state budget by grants.
2. 50% of any remaining increase (Up to a total of $350,000) will be divided equally among the state recognized CILs.
3. The remaining funds will be used to increase equity based on established mutually agreeable criteria.
4. If there is a decrease in total combined federal and state core funding, the decrease will be distributed across the state recognized CILs proportional to their total combined federal and state core funding awards.
5. In any considerations of reallocating Core Funding, including reallocations to address budget reductions, collaborative efforts will be taken to minimize negative impacts upon individual CILs and the communities they serve.

3.3 Section 723 States Only

3.3A If the State follows an order of priorities for allocating funds among centers within a State that is different from what is outlined in 34 CFR 366.22, describe the alternate order of priority that the DSU director and the SILC chair have agreed upon. Indicate N/A if not applicable.

3.3B Describe how the State policies, practices and procedures governing the awarding of grants to centers and the oversight of these centers are consistent with 34 CFR 366.37 and 366.38.

Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU)

4.1 Administrative Support Services

4.1A Describe the administrative support services to be provided by the DSU for the SILS (Part B) program and, if the State is a Section 723 State, for the CIL (Part C) program. Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about administrative support services.

1. State IL Program Coordinator:The IL program coordinator is responsible for coordinating the statewide SILS/CIL program and managing the MRS-administered SILS/CIL grants, assuring that MRS responsibilities as general IL Designated State Unit are properly carried out. This coordinator also is the agency liaison for ongoing collaboration with the SILC, MCB, and other partners.
2. IL-VR Liaison:The liaison is responsible to assure the coordination and facilitation of MRS-identified customer needs and the SILS/CIL community.
3. Grants Analyst: The grants analyst is responsible for coordinating all MRS IL grants processes, and assuring compliance with federal and state grants fiscal requirements. The analyst issues requests for applications, and processes applications, grant agreements, and quarterly reports. The SILS/CIL program is only part of the grant analyst’s work assignment. The position is also responsible for coordinating other grants processes for the general DSU.
4. Grants Technician:A grants technician provides technical support for grants and resource development functions for all MRS grants, including producing, updating, and maintaining grant files and documentation. The position has other duties not associated with the IL program.
5. Division Director:The Division Director is the Senior Manager in charge of the division that includes the SILS/CIL program and the three IL staff (a, c, and d above). The position has other responsibilities not associated with the IL program.

1. Work with MCB and SILC, and in collaboration with other partners, in developing, submitting, and monitoring implementation of the SPIL.
2. Manage the CIL grants in accord with the SPIL and in collaboration with SILC, MCB, and other partners.
3. Collaborate with MCB, SILC, and other partners in identifying and coordinating responses to needed SILS/CIL program development and technical assistance.

1. A SPIL that is responsive to community and consumer needs, meets all federal requirements for state and CIL receipt of federal Title VII funding, and provides an effective framework for collaboration among agencies and organizations to remove systemic barriers and provide supports needed for independence and self-determination of people with disabilities.
2. Grant agreements and processes that responsively implement the SPIL, meet all federal and state requirements, and provide communities and consumers with supports and services that contribute to improved independence and self-determination of people with disabilities.
3. Incremental progress in developing a statewide network of CILs with capacity to assist communities and consumers in addressing disability needs.
4. Technical assistance to assure continuous improvement in IL supports and services.
5. Promotion of IL/VR relationships, assuring effective supports to persons with disabilities are available as employment is considered, prepared for and achieved.
6. Support and collaboration with other state-level organizations and agencies to remove systemic barriers and to provide supports for individual independence and self-determination of persons with disabilities.

4.1B Describe other DSU arrangements for the administration of the IL program, if any.

Part II: Narrative

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

5.1 Resource plan

5.1A Describe the resource plan prepared by the SILC in conjunction with the DSU for the provision of resources, including staff and personnel, made available under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII, section 101(a)(18) of the Act, and from other public and private sources that may be necessary to carry out the functions of the SILC identified in section 705(c). The description must address the three years of this SPIL.

• Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing this section.

5.1B Describe how the following SILC resource plan requirements will be addressed.

• The SILC's responsibility for the proper expenditure of funds and use of resources that it receives under the resource plan.

• Non-inclusion of conditions or requirements in the SILC resource plan that may compromise the independence of the SILC

• Reliance, to the maximum extent possible, on the use of resources in existence during the period of implementation of the State plan.

5.2 Establishment and Placement

Describe how the establishment and placement of the SILC ensures its independence with respect to the DSU and all other State agencies. Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing this section.

5.3 Appointment and Composition

Describe the process used by the State to appoint members to the SILC who meet the composition requirements in section 705(b). Refer to the SPIL Instructions for more information about completing this section.

5.4 Staffing

Describe how the following SILC staffing requirements will be met.

• SILC supervision and evaluation, consistent with State law, of its staff and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out its functions.

• Non-assignment of duties to SILC staff and other personnel made available by the DSU, or any other State agency or office, that would create a conflict of interest while assisting the SILC in carrying out its duties.

Part II: Narrative

Section 6: Service Provider Requirements

Describe how the following service provider requirements will be met:

6.1 Staffing

• Inclusion of personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of IL services and in the development and support of centers.

• Availability, to the maximum extent feasible, of personnel able to communicate (1) with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication, such as manual communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille, or audio tapes and (2) in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act.

• Establishment and maintenance of a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and, where appropriate, in administering the CIL program, improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.

• Affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities under section 503 of the Act.

6.2 Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting

• Adoption of those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for funds made available through parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act, in addition to complying with applicable EDGAR fiscal and accounting requirements.

6.3 Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting

• Maintenance of records that fully disclose and document the information listed in 34 CFR 364.35.

• Submission of annual performance and financial reports, and any other reports that the Secretary determines to be appropriate

• Access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and compliance reviews, to the information listed in 34 CFR 364.37.

6.4 Eligibility

• Eligibility of any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs.

• Ability of any individual to seek information about IL services under these programs and to request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant disabilities.

• Determination of an individual's eligibility for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs in a manner that meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.

• Application of eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, or type of significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.

• Non-exclusion from receiving IL services of any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services, based on the imposition of any State or local residence requirement.

6.5 Independent Living Plans

• Provision of IL services in accordance with an IL plan complying with Sec. 364.52 and mutually agreed upon by the individuals with significant disabilities and the appropriate service provider staff unless the individual signs a waiver stating that an IL plan is unnecessary.

6.6 Client Assistance Program (CAP) Information

• Use of accessible formats to notify individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about the availability of the CAP program, the purposes of the services provided under the CAP, and how to contact the CAP.

6.7 Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information

• Adoption and implementation of policies and procedures meeting the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a), to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal information, including photographs and lists of names.

Part II: Narrative

Section 7: Evaluation

Describe the method that will be used to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the objectives established in Section 1. The description must include the State’s evaluation of satisfaction by individuals with significant disabilities who have participated in the program.

1. Semi-annual review of progress in achieving SPIL Objectives. This report will be reviewed by the SILC Council “committee of the whole” during a November workshop, and also a “committee of the whole” meeting prior to the May Council meeting. The “committee of the whole” meetings will report results for Council ratification.
2. Conduct of annual Statewide Consumer Satisfaction survey. Results will be shared with the Council and DSUs, placed into relevant Section 704 and other SILC reports, and posted at http://www.misilc.org. Target reporting date will be the first Council meeting of the fiscal year.
3. Compilation and submission of the annual Section 704 report to RSA by SILC, MRS and MCB. It will be completed no later than 90 days from the end of the fiscal year. The report will be disseminated to partners and all Council members as well as posted at http://www.misilc.org. In addition, SILC will coordinate with DN/M the development and submission of an annual report to the State and Federal Legislators. This report will be completed by the end of February.
4. Conduct and report on results of a statewide needs assessment, as defined in Goal 4, Objective 2. This will be completed by the end of Fiscal 2012. During 2013, any appropriate follow-up or clarification reports will be completed and included in development of the 2014-2016 SPIL and relevant years Section 704 report. Assessment results will be available at http://www.misilc.org.
5. Participation in and review of the results of formal on-site monitoring of the CILs. Michigan SILC does not monitor CILs; it monitors the implementation and progress of the SPIL. SILC will participate in and receive reports on formal reviews of Michigan’s CILs conducted by RSA. The reports will be summarized upon receipt and provided to the next “committee of the whole” meeting.
6. Participation in review of MRS grant proposals and annual grant evaluations. The effectiveness of the SPIL is dependent to a large part on the successful activities of the CIL Network. Team review of the CIL annual grant applications provides opportunity to consider their consistency with the SPIL goals, objectives, and CIL allocation plan. The MRS grant review team typically includes representation from SILC, MCB, MRC, CAP, and any other entities MRS deems appropriate. In addition, all grantees are required to provide quarterly statistical, narrative and fiscal reports to MRS, which are copied to the SILC.

1. How well are the SPIL Objectives being achieved?
2. How satisfied are the consumers of services provided?
3. How can the State’s IL Program be improved?

GOAL(S) AND THE RELATED OBJECTIVE(S) FROM SECTION 1

THE OBJECTIVES, LEAD ORGANIZATIONS, AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR GOAL I, CIL NETWORK CAPACITY, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Objective 1: Conduct CIL consumer satisfaction surveys and statewide needs assessment for use in expanding the availability of quality comprehensive services

1. Completion of annual consumer satisfaction surveys
2. Completion of a Statewide Needs assessment

1. Completion of annual Satisfaction Surveys via web based survey tool:
• Creation of web based survey tool by Oct 2010
• Conduct Customer Satisfaction Survey in Fiscal Year FY 2011, 2012, 2013.
2. Improve consumer satisfaction rate:
• 75-80% consumer satisfaction rate for FY 2011 as measured by survey.
• 80-85% consumer satisfaction rate for FY 2012 as measured by survey.
• 85-90% consumer satisfaction rate for FY 2013 as measured by survey.
3. Completion of a Statewide needs assessment:
• Design needs assessment by Sep 30, 2011
• Conduct statewide needs assessment during FY 2012
• Utilize results to confirm/modify CIL service area and develop a plan to support/expand services to unserved and underserved areas by Sep 2013

Objective 2: Support operation and continue enhancements to statewide database and reporting system.

1. Ensure CFAL is maintained as an effective statewide database and reporting system:
• System support administrator will ensure CFAL is maintained and report on the database system status for FY 2011.
• System support administrator will ensure CFAL is maintained and report on the database system status for FY 2012.
• System support administrator will ensure CFAL is maintained and report on the database system status for FY 2013.
2. Regular review, update and coordination of data reporting processes and procedures:
• Conduct of ten reviews followed with dissemination of minutes during FY 2011.
• Conduct of ten reviews followed with dissemination of minutes during FY 2012.
• Conduct of ten reviews followed with dissemination of minutes during FY 2013.
3. Number of system quality assurance verifications:
• Creation and dissemination of four reports on data quality status during FY 2011.
• Creation and dissemination of four reports on data quality status during FY 2012.
• Creation and dissemination of four reports on data quality status during FY 2013.
4. Use of the CFAL system to generate required annual reports:
• Creation of required reports for FY 2011.
• Creation of required reports for FY 2012.
• Creation of required reports for FY 2013.

THE OBJECTIVES, LEAD ORGANIZATIONS, AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR GOAL II, COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Objective 3: Develop local Aging and Disability Resource Center partnerships using “no wrong door” and “person centered planning” approaches that will be fully functional within five years. Lead Organization: Office of Service to the Aging.

1. Established Partnership prototype:
• Drafted and approved by January 2012.
2. Number of signed ADRC partnership agreements/percentage of state covered:
• 33% of Counties by Sept 30, 2011
• 67% of Counties by Sept 30, 2012
• 100% of Counties by Sept 30, 2013.
3. Award of Federal Operational Funding:
• Grant Application made and approval received by Sept 30, 2013.
4. Verification of “no wrong door” and “person centered planning” via OSA reviews/audits.
• Increasing percentage of verified practices identified annually – FY 2011, 2012, & 2013.

Objective 4: Support initiatives to increase programmatic & physical access within communities

1. 50% of Michigan’s 700 communities are involved with Complete Streets initiatives.
2. 100% of Michigan polling places are accessible.
3. 10% of DOT Act 51 Funding is designated for Mass Transit.

1. Number of communities involved with Complete Streets initiatives (League of Michigan Bicyclists, DD Council):
• 150 Communities are involved with initiatives by Sept 30, 2011.
• 250 Communities are involved with initiatives by Sept 30, 2012.
• 350 Communities are involved with initiatives by Sept 30, 2013.
2. Number of accessible polling places (MPAS, DD Council):
• 85% of 3,600 Michigan polling places are accessible by Sept 30, 2011.
• 93% of 3,600 Michigan polling places are accessible by Sept 30, 2012.
• 100% of 3,600 Michigan polling places are accessible by Sept 30, 2013.
3. Percentage of DOT general transportation PA 51 funding allocated for mass transit (DD Council, AARP):
• 8% PA 51 allocated for mass transit by Sept 30, 2011.
• 9% PA 51 allocated for mass transit by Sept 30, 2012.
• 10% PA 51 allocated for mass transit by Sept 30, 2013.

Objective 5: Continue public and private support for the annual Michigan Youth Leadership Forum.

1. Increased number of public and private contributors and volunteers.
• 5% increase from FY 2010 to 2011
• 5% increase from FY 2011 to 2012
• 5% increase from FY 2012 to 2013
2. Increased total contributions.
• 5% increase from FY 2010 to 2011
• 5% increase from FY 2011 to 2012
• 5% increase from FY 2012 to 2013
3. Youth Leadership Forum conducted annually with increased participant satisfaction.
• FY 2011 Forum conducted with 2% improvement in participant satisfaction from previous year.
• FY 2012 Forum conducted with 2% improvement in participant satisfaction from previous year.
• FY 2013 Forum conducted with 2% improvement in participant satisfaction from previous year.
4. Increased number of referrals for participants.
• 5% increase from FY 2010 to 2011
• 5% increase from FY 2011 to 2012
• 5% increase from FY 2012 to 2013

Objective 6: Support and enhance a collaborative relationship between the Statewide Independent Living Council and the Michigan Network of CILs and their association.

1. Number of inter-organizational concerns identified and resolved.
• At least three concerns identified and resolved during each fiscal year for FYs 2011, 2012, & 2013.
2. Number of issues for which shared positions are identified and disseminated.
• At least three shared positions developed and disseminated each fiscal year for FYs 2011, 2012, & 2013.
3. Number of new joint initiatives developed and implemented.
1. At least one new joint initiative developed and implemented each fiscal year for FYs 2011, 2012, & 2013.

Objective 7: Promote quality employment outcomes and independence for persons with disabilities by building stronger relationships between vocational rehabilitation and IL service providers

1. Implementation of the operational plan, including strategic vision and values.
• Operational plan finalized and implemented with good practice guidelines.
• First year implementation reviewed and revised; “good practices” revised, disseminated and used.
• Second year implementation reviewed and revised; “good practices” revised, disseminated and used.

Objective 8: Develop relationships with Area Agencies on Aging and the state Office of Services to the Aging to provide Independent Living Services and technology services to visually impaired and blind consumers

1. Number of operational agreements and/or memorandums of understanding.
• MCB has operational agreements/MOUs with Area Agencies on Aging and the state Office of Services to the Aging by Oct 1, 2011.
• Agreements/MOUs are mutually reviewed and updated by Oct 1, 2012
2. Number of customers served in accord with the agreements.
• Initial baseline numbers established by Oct 1, 2011.
• 2% increase in customers served from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
• 2% increase in customers served from FY 2012 to FY 2013.
3. MCB customer satisfaction ratings for customers served in accord with agreements.
• Baseline numbers established by Oct 1, 2011.
• 2% increase in customer satisfaction ratings from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
• 2% increase in customer satisfaction ratings from FY 2012 to FY 2013.

Objective 9: Enhance outreach activities to blind or visually impaired Native Americans in order to provide IL services to this population

1. 26 % increase in number of blind or visually impaired Native Americans served from FY 2010 to FY 2011.
2. 26 % increase in number of blind or visually impaired Native Americans served from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
3. 26 % increase in number of blind or visually impaired Native Americans served from FY 2012 to FY 2013.

Objective 10: Expand meaningful relationships with CILs to include specific services to persons who are blind or visually impaired, particularly in the areas of advocacy, transportation, housing, and employment.

1. Number of operational agreements and/or memorandums of understanding.
• MCB has initial operational agreements/MOUs with their local CILs by Jan 2011.
• Agreements/MOUs are mutually reviewed and updated by Oct 1, 2011.
• Agreements/MOUs are mutually reviewed and updated by Oct 1, 2012.
• Agreements/MOUs are mutually reviewed and updated by Oct 1, 2013.
2. Number of blind and visually impaired customers served.
• Baseline numbers established by Oct 1, 2011.
• 2% increase in blind and visually impaired customers served from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
• 2% increase in blind and visually impaired customers served from FY 2012 to FY 2013.
3. CIL customer satisfaction ratings for blind and visually impaired customers.
• Baseline numbers established by Oct 1, 2011.
• 2% increase in customer satisfaction ratings from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
• 2% increase in customer satisfaction ratings from FY 2012 to FY 2013.
4. Number/% of blind and visually impaired customers successfully achieving service goals:
• Baseline numbers established by Oct 1, 2011.
• 2% increase in customer goal achievement from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
• 2% increase in customer goal achievement from FY 2012 to FY 2013.

THE OBJECTIVES, LEAD ORGANIZATIONS, AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR GOAL III, INFORMED POLICY MAKERS, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Objective 11: Build a unified statewide voice to Inform State and Federal legislators, program officials, and the general public regarding disability issues

1. Revision of Common Disability Agenda (CDA)
2. Regular dissemination of information on disability issues.

1. Review/revision of CDA.
• Review CDA to identify need for revision by Nov 2011.
• If needed, revision of the CDA by August 2012.
• Dissemination/posting of revised CDA beginning in October 2012.
2. Number of key issues jointly identified and disseminated to policy makers:
• At least two key issues jointly identified and presented during each fiscal year for FYs 2011, 2012, & 2013.

Objective 12: Encourage people with disabilities to participate in the activities related to the Michigan Constitutional Convention -- if convened

1. Track Status of Convention:
• If convention rejected at referendum in Nov 2010, no further action required.
• If convention approved at referendum in Nov 2010, establish a task force and begin implementation of objective, as follows.
2. Number of Convention members who represent people with a variety of disabilities:
• Based upon Michigan’s demographics, identification of appropriate number/percent of people with disabilities to serve as delegates to the convention and dissemination of this information by December 1, 2010.
• Identification and review of potential candidates, their positions on issues related to people with disabilities, and dissemination of candidate analysis by Feb 2011.
3. Number of issue analyses disseminated:
• Initial identification of Constitutional issues impacting people with disabilities by April of 2011.
• Development of analyses of selected issues and dissemination to all delegates by May of 2011.
• Monitoring process for identification of additional issues that arise and development/dissemination of analyses regarding these issues throughout the period of Convention deliberations.
4. Number of delegates trained:
• Identification of need for training event and/or other opportunities on disability related Constitutional Convention issues by May 2011.
• If determined to be needed, scheduling and conduct of the event(s) by June 2011, and thereafter as needed.
5. Number of testimonies provided:
• Identification of opportunities for testimony and recruitment of individuals to testify on issues relevant to people with disabilities throughout the period of Convention deliberations.

Objective 13: Ensure that policies and procedures relating to public information are accessible to the disability community and those who are blind or visually impaired.

1. Determination of the current state of Public Information accessibility:
• Identification and categorization of problems reported by the public by Sept 2011.
• Development of proposed solutions to these access problems by Jan 2012.
• Creation and dissemination of a report identifying the problems and proposing the solutions by Oct 2012.
2. Development of a public campaign to emphasize the need for accessibility:
• Development of a basic theme for the campaign in FY 2011.
• Identification and recruitment of resources to produce the campaign during FY 2012.
• Execution of the campaign during FY 2013

THE OBJECTIVES, LEAD ORGANIZATIONS, AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR GOAL IV, VETERANS, ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Objective 14: Promote and assist local collaboration efforts and coordination of services between CILs, MCB, and local Vocational Rehabilitation & Education offices for veterans

1. VA counselors have relationships with CILs which provide services to veterans statewide.
2. Information is widely disseminated to Michigan Veterans.

1. Negotiation and agreement on a statewide contract with a national entity:
• Negotiation of statewide contact during FY 2011.
• Agreement and signature of statewide contact by the end of FY 2011.
2. Number of CILs signed as service facilitators:
• Three CILs sign agreements as service facilitator during FY 2012.
• Three CILs sign agreements as service facilitator during FY 2013.

Objective 15: Training is provided to CIL and VA Staff involved in demonstration project

1. Model curriculum, training, handbook completion
2. Key VA & CIL Staff become trained.

1. Completion of model curriculum and handbook:
• Training outline developed during FY 2012.
• Draft training materials developed and submitted for approval during FY 2012.
• Approval obtained for curriculum and creation of handbook to be utilized during training during FY 2013.
2. Number/percentage of CIL Staff & VA VR&E Counselors involved in the demonstration project trained:
• 50% of CIL Staff and VA VR&E Counselors trained during FY 2013.

Objective 16: Work with Veterans Administration to increase successful outcomes for blind and visually impaired veterans.

1. Development and dissemination of appropriate information materials and referral procedures.
2. Establishment of a baseline for successful outcomes during FY 2011.
3. Successful outcomes increased by 2% from FY 2011 to FY 2012.
4. Successful outcomes increased by 2% from FY 2012 to FY 2013.

Section 8: State-Imposed Requirements

8 State-Imposed Requirements