CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization CIL-NET Presents… A National Teleconference & Webinar Get to the Core of It: IL Skills Training (ILST) July 18, :00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. EDT Presenter: Tim Sheehan 00 CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization

Introduction “I'm tired of well meaning non-cripples with their stereotypes of what I can and cannot do directing my life and my future. I want cripples to direct their own programs and to be able to train other cripples to direct new programs. This is the start of something big -- cripple power.” –Ed Roberts,

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization IL Skills Training: The “Why” Ed’s Lessons Fight like Hell We are our own best teachers Support each other Be THE resource for each other and the world 2

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization The Wisconsin Story: Toward Best Practice Quality Indicators in Independent Living Services (QUILS) Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers (WCILC) Program Committee—Best Practice Program Description, Reporting, and Policy implications 3

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization Wisconsin Story Skills Training Defined: “IL Skills Training and Life Skill Training Services – These may include instruction to develop independent living skills in areas such as personal care, coping, financial management, social skills, and household management. This may also include education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities.” definition 4

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization Wisconsin Story, cont’d… Reporting: When measuring the provision of ILST as a core service, all service categories reported for open consumers will be considered ILST except: individual and systems advocacy, peer counseling, and information and referral. Services reported for consumers without a CSR (open file) will not be considered ILST, or any core service, except I&R. 5

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization IL Skills: The Path Toward Freedom Policy Implications: ILST is provided to open consumers with a consumer service record (CSR) only. Consumers who are reported on the 704 report as having received ILST must be open consumers; per RSA rules. All data reported on the 704 must be from open consumers, the only exception being Information and Referral (I&R). 6

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization CILWW: A 32 Year Journey Founded in 1980 ILST Program Description –CILWW advocates for the full participation in society of all persons with disabilities. Our goal is empowering individuals to exercise choices to maintain or increase their independence. –Provides training and assistance in independent living skills (i.e. money management, household management, community involvement) 7

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization CILWW: A 32 Year Journey, cont’d. Provides… Information and assistance with locating and using community resources and funding options Assistance with developing your own supports system and developing problem solving skills Disability information Information and assistance with locating transportation resources Information and assistance with Employment resources 8

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization CILWW: Execution is the key Approach: Holistic, individually tailored Design: To allow consumers to articulate and achieve the dreams for their lives (goals) Does include access to more than 2,000 pieces of assistive technology. Can involve assessment, training. (FFS program for third-party purchasers) Resources: Statewide micro-loan program (WisLoan) through centers. Up to $30,000 to purchase/install AT 9

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization Questions 10

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization Contact Tim Sheehan Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin 715/

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization Wrap Up and Evaluation Click the link below now to complete an evaluation of today’s program found at: 12

CIL-NET, a project of ILRU – Independent Living Research Utilization CIL-NET Support for development of this Webinar/teleconference was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration under grant number H132B No official endorsement of the Department of Education should be inferred. Permission is granted for duplication of any portion of this PowerPoint presentation, providing that the following credit is given to the project: Developed as part of the CIL-NET, a program of the IL NET, an ILRU/NCIL/APRIL National Training and Technical Assistance Project. 13