Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
The CNMI Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) welcomes individuals who want to serve as a member of the council. Council members from Tinian and Rota are nominated by their respective Mayors and appointed by the Governor. SILC periodically recommends appropriate candidates to the Tinian and Rota Mayor’s Office to be considered for nomination.
The mission of the CNMI SILC is to serve individuals with significant disabilities in the CNMI and to promote their independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into society. The Council supports the independent living philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and advocacy.
If you are interested and would like more information on the SILC, please contact:
Office of Vocation Rehabilitation
670-322-6537/8
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Council is to serve individuals with significant disabilities in the CNMI and, to promote independence, productivity, integration and inclusion of such individuals into society. The Council supports the independent living philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and advocacy.
Purpose of SILC:
The purpose of the CNMI Statewide Independent Living Council is to assist in the development of the State Plan for Independent Living , a detailed three-year plan that sets the parameters and establishes the goals for the provision of Independent Living services in the CNMI with other state agencies. Other roles of the SIL are systems advocacy, education of the public regarding disability related topics, and provision of technical assistance concerning the Independent Living philosophy and approach.
