Statewide Independent Living Council
Vision
The vision of SILC is inclusive, accessible communities that value differences.
Mission
The mission of SILC is to promote the equality, inclusion, and choice for people with disabilities through collaboration and public policy change.
SILC Core Values
The SILC Board of Directors, Executive Director and Staff hold the following values and beliefs which guide their decision making, policy and practice on a daily basis.
We value equality, inclusion, personal choice, individual and collaborative achievement.
We believe:
- Every person has potential, innate talents, and abilities.
- In promoting the dignity, respect and inclusion of everyone.
- In acknowledging, respecting, and celebrating the differences in people
- Families are the most effective advocates for adults and children with disabilities
- Every person has a fundamental right to make their own choices in all aspects of life.
- Opportunity for independent living is essential to the well-being of people with disabilities.
- Involvement of people with disabilities in the decision making process of community programs and services.
Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
A Needs Assessment Survey
SILC is conducting a survey to collect information about disability related
programs and services that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to
live independently in their community and assess how those programs and services
are doing in Arizona. Based on an analysis of the information the survey
provides; SILC will propose to policy makers what programs and services should
be enhanced or revised.
Your participation in the process is important. SILC wants to hear directly from
people with disabilities, their family members, friends, care attendants, or
other stakeholders who live in Arizona. If you want to express your ideas about
living with a disability please click here to complete an online survey or click
here to download a printable copy. Send all printed copies of completed surveys
to:
AZ SILC
The Disability Empowerment Center, Suite 214
5025 E Washington Street
Phoenix AZ 85034
The survey will close on Friday, February 26, 2010. It’s important you completed
the survey no later than that date.
At the conclusion of the SILC survey a report with an analysis of the
information will be available on the SILC website or upon request in printed
copy.
Please feel free to answer the questions as you like and skip any you feel
uncomfortable about. The information you share in the survey will remain
confidential. SILC will not use or attach any names or other personal
information in the report. And remember, there are no wrong answers.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas.
If you would like any additional information, please contact Tony DiRienzi, at
602-262-2900 or via email at tony@azsilc.org.
Please Click Here to participate in the survey online
Please Click Here if you prefer to download, print and fill out the survey and
mail it back to us