Statewide Independent Living Council
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Shelly Richardson
Contact Title
Executive Director , Statewide Independent Living Council
Contact Phone
217-744-7777
Contact E-Mail
shelly@SILCofIllinois.org
Contact Comments
Financial Manager, Statewide Independent Living Council
Function
The Council provides guidance for development and expansion of independent living programs statewide for persons with disabilities.
Term
3 years, no more than 2 consecutive full terms.
Senate Confirmation
No
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
Representatives of state, local, and non-governmental agencies and groups concerned with services to persons with one or more disabilities; persons with one or more disabilities and parents or guardians of those persons; directors of independent living centers; representatives of private business and other appropriate organizations.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
Composition
23 total members, including: 18 members appointed by Governor, to include: - 1 or more representatives of centers for independent living - 1 or more parents or guardians of individuals with disabilities - 1 or more advocates for individuals with disabilities - 1 or more representatives of private business - 1 or more representatives of organizations that provide services for individuals with disabilities - other appropriate individuals - at least 1 director from a center for independent living chosen by directors of centers for independent living within the State of Illinois; 5 Ex-officio non-voting members: - 1 representative from the Department of Human Services responsible for the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program - 1 representative from another unit in the Department of Human Services that provides services for individuals with disabilities - 1 representative from the Department on Aging - 1 representative from the State Board of Education - 1 representative from the Department on Children and Family Services
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
20 ILCS 2405/12a(D)
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Governor | Treasurer, Disability Representative | |||||
| Heflin, Edward | 06/30/2027 | 03/30/2022 | Governor | Vice-chair, Member, Disability Representative | McDonough | ||
| Austin, Anna | 06/30/2026 | 07/01/2020 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of VR | |||
| Muhammad, Ahmed “Noman” | 05/03/2023 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, Department on Aging | ||||
| Dortch, Jacquelyn | 12/04/2023 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DCFS | ||||
| Paschedag, John | 06/30/2027 | 07/01/2021 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Madison | ||
| Burke, Casey | 06/30/2027 | 07/01/2024 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of DD | |||
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | |||||
| Jackson, Hershel | 06/30/2026 | 12/17/2019 | Governor | Vice Chair , Disability Representative | Rock Island | ||
| Gordon, Timotheus | 06/30/2025 | 07/08/2022 | Governor | Advocate/Parent with a person with a disability | |||
| Cesal, Lisa | 06/30/2027 | 02/22/2021 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | DuPage | ||
| Mellen, Rachael E. | 06/30/2026 | 08/30/2024 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | LaSalle | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Service Representative | |||||
| Ohashi Petashi, Noah | 06/30/2027 | 08/30/2024 | Governor | Member, Advocates for Persons with Disabilities | Cook | ||
| Danielson, Colleen Emma | 06/30/2027 | 11/01/2019 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Sangamon | ||
| Pak, Jae Jin | 06/30/2025 | 03/31/2017 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Cook | ||
| Anderson, Riley | 06/30/2027 | 08/17/2018 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Marion | ||
| Baker, Heather | 06/30/2025 | 11/05/2019 | Governor | Member, Community Representative | Richland | ||
| Keeney, Michael | 10/10/2024 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, ISBE | ||||
| Morse, Saul J. | 06/30/2027 | 08/23/2024 | Governor | Advocate for Persons with Disabilities | Sangamon | ||
| Witherell, Sara Y. | 06/30/2027 | 05/12/2022 | Governor | Member, Disability Representative | Knox | ||
| Witt, Emily | 06/30/2027 | 07/01/2024 | Governor | Member, INCIL Representative | |||
| Tsao, Grace | 06/30/2025 | 06/29/2018 | Governor | Chair, Disability Representative | Cook |