SPIL Development & IL Partnerships

1. Ann McDaniel West Virginia SILC SPIL Development & IL Partnerships

2. Required Partners • Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) • Designated State Unit (DSU)

3. Beneficial Partners • Those who will implement the SPIL: • Centers for Independent Living (CILs) • Others?

4. Beneficial Partners • Those who will be affected by the SPIL • People with disabilities in your state • Statewide network of CILs • Others?

5. Beneficial Partners • Cooperation/Coordination Entities • State agencies represented on the SILC • Other Councils for pwds • Other public & private entities determined to be appropriate by the SILC • Chapter 2 Program

6. Beneficial Partners • Other service providers for pwds • Unserved/underserved populations

7. Ways to Involve Partners • Include on SPIL development team • Invite to required public meetings (during formulation of SPIL and during review of Draft SPIL) • Include in focus groups, forums, facilitated discussions, etc.

8. Keys to Successful Partnerships • Include Partners in: • Formulation of vision for IL in your state • Gathering input for SPIL • Development of SPIL & decision-making • Gathering feedback on Draft SPIL • Responding to feedback received

9. Keys to Successful Partnerships • Include Key Partners on SPIL Development Team • SILC • DSU • CILs

10. Keys to Successful Partnerships • All partners on the SPIL Development Team are equal: • In discussions • In formulation • In decisions

11. Avoiding/Overcoming Conflict • Spend time on the Vision • Use a facilitator if needed • Respect each other • Make sure everyone has the opportunity to be heard • Negotiate • Be willing to compromise