The ILCW office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. through 5:00 PM. The Office may be closed during Council meetings (see schedule) and holidays.

ILCW holidays are:

• New Year's Day - January 1
• April 10, 2009
• Memorial Day - last Monday in May
• Independence Day - July 4
• Labor Day - first Monday in September
• Thanksgiving - fourth Thursday in November and the following day
• December 24 - 25
• New Year's Eve - December 31

Feedback

Consumer Satisfaction
ILCW is responsible for monitoring consumer satisfaction with statewide independent living services in accordance with the state plan for independent living. As such, consumer or organization feedback is essential to improving programs and/or service delivery. Below are some examples of independent living services. The council appreciates your thoughts and consideration.

• Rehabilitation technology;
• Mobility training;
• Services and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills training, and interpreter and reader services;
• Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing such services;
• Surveys, directories, and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation opportunities, and accessible transportation, and other support services;
• Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and IL services available under this Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by programs under this Act;
• Education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities;
• Supported living;
• Transportation, including referral and assistance for such transportation;
• Physical rehabilitation;
• Training to develop skills specifically designed for youths who are individuals with significant disabilities to promote self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and self-empowerment skills, and explore career options;
• Services under other Federal, State, or local programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with significant disabilities;
• Appropriate preventive services to decrease the need of individuals with significant disabilities assisted under this Act for similar services in the future;
• Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with disabilities.

Web Site
The SILC web page is a living document and it is available for your use. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact us. Further, if there is information that you feel would be beneficial, please forward it to us so we can make the site better for everyone.

ILCW
If you have issues or thoughts for the ILCW, please forward such information.

Other
ILCW welcomes the challenges and opportunities to serve the citizens in Wisconsin with disabilities. The council strives to provide qualified representation so that broad perspectives are consistently represented. Our policy guidance is dictated by the voice of the people. Your feedback is always welcome.