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Learn more about WASILC's committees

‍State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Committee: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month virtually.
Responsible for regular monitoring of the State Plan for Independent Living goals. This will include working with independent living network to collect data, track progress and address applicable issues. The committee will report any recommendations for revisions and amendments to WASILC. The committee will comply with the Rehabilitation Act Title VII, Chapter 1, subchapter A, Section 704. State Plan. The committee includes people with disabilities, advocates and stakeholders from across the state.

Legislative and Policy Committee: Meets 1st Friday of the month virtually.
Responsible for educating and advocating within the council, legislators, and public and private entities in legislative and policy matters that affect people with disabilities and the independent living philosophy. WASILC supports initiatives and legislation that strengthens independent living philosophy per the Rehabilitation Act.  The committee includes people with disabilities, advocates and stakeholders from across the state.

Youth and Young Adult Committee: Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month virtually.
Provides youth and young adult voice to council, disability community and stakeholders in order to raise public awareness of youth and young adult independent living issues and the independent living philosophy. The committee includes people with disabilities, advocates and stakeholders from across the state.

Outreach and Education Committee: Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month virtually.
Responsible for educating and advocating for the independent living philosophy, independent living network and the State Plan for Independent Living through its outreach efforts.

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How to Apply to Serve on a Committee

To apply, click the "Apply to Serve" button below to fill out the online form. Please contact us if you would like a PDF version or need help to complete the application: WASILC@dshs.wa.gov.

WASILC's Executive Committee will review and appoint members to committees. WASILC staff will reach out to you once the process is complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a committee/sub-committee?

  • All Committees will be established with purpose, members and duties. WASILC's Executive Committee will assign the chairperson to each committee. Members provide their knowledge, lived experience and ideas with a disability perspective through the independent living philosophy lens.

What qualifications do I need to have to be appointed on a committee?

  • WASILC strives for a broad range of individuals with geographic, disability, ethnic, gender and advocacy diversity. We value lived experience, cultural diversity and disability ally voice.
  • You believe in the vision of a world where people with disabilities can exercise their rights and participate fully in all aspects of society.

When are committee appointments made?

  • Once your application is submitted, the Executive Committee will review and make a decision. WASILC staff will reach out to you.
  • Executive Committee reviews applications at least once per quarter.

Do I have to be on the council to serve on a committee?

  • No. All committees except the Executive Committee may have non-council members serve. Non-council members must be appointed to the committee by the WASILC Executive Committee.

What is the time commitment to serve on a committee? How long is the term once appointed?

  • All committees except ad hoc committees meet on a monthly basis to conduct business and further WASILC's mission. Serving on any WASILC committee will also involve some time commitment outside of scheduled meetings.
  • Terms are unlimited at this point
  • There is an expectation that you participate in committee meetings by: attending meetings, engaging and following through with tasks.

Is there compensation for serving on a committee?

  • Not at this time. WASILC does pay for accommodations that pertain to certain committee functions.
  • WASILC is working on developing policy and procedures to compensate committee members for their labor who participate in our committees/subcommittees.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to staff at wasilc@dshs.wa.gov.

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