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The Maine Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is a federally mandated council under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Maine SILC advances independent living by engaging in or supporting research, publication, employment, community organizing, advocacy, and systems reform. The by-laws for Maine SILC have been updated in June, 2022, and can be seen here – Maine SILC By-Laws.

Federal statute requires that a Statewide independent Living Council be established and not within a State agency. The statute declares that a Council shall:

 

 

Revised: 6/30/2022