Statewide Independent Living Council

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Tara Dunning

Contact Title

Financial Manager, Statewide Independent Living Council

Contact Phone

217-744-7777

Contact E-Mail

tara@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
Campuzano, Jesus 06/30/2024 11/13/2019 Governor Member, Disability Representative Cook
Heflin, Edward 06/30/2024 03/30/2022 Governor Vice-chair, Member, Disability Representative McDonough
Austin, Anna 06/30/2023 07/01/2020 Statute Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of VR
Wilkerson, Dana 06/30/2023 07/01/2020 Statute Ex-Officio, Member, Department on Aging
Machay, Norma 06/30/2022 07/01/2017 Statute Ex-Officio, Member, DCFS
Paschedag, John 06/30/2024 07/01/2021 Governor Member, Disability Representative
Medley, Andrea 06/30/2021 10/09/2018 Statute Ex-Officio, Member, DHS, Division of DD
Maloney, Ryan 06/30/2024 08/24/2018 Governor Member, Disability Representative Knox
Jackson, Hershel 06/30/2023 12/17/2019 Governor Member, Disability Representative Rock Island
Gordon, Timotheus 06/30/2025 07/08/2022 Governor Advocate/Parent with a person with a disability
Cesal, Lisa 06/30/2024 02/22/2021 Governor Member, Disability Representative DuPage
Hultgren, Christine 06/30/2023 10/26/2017 Governor Member, Disability Representative Rock Island
Bryant, Lauren 06/30/2024 07/01/2021 Governor Member, Service Representative
Ohashi, Akie Grace 06/30/2024 07/01/2021 Governor Member, Advocates for Persons with Disabilities
Danielson, Colleen Emma 06/30/2024 11/01/2019 Governor Member, Disability Representative Sangamon
Pak, Jae Jin 06/30/2022 03/31/2017 Governor Chair, Disability Representative Cook
Galligan, Patrick 06/30/2024 08/10/2018 Governor Member, Disability Representative Madison
Baker, Heather 06/30/2025 11/05/2019 Governor Member, Community Representative Richland
Deegan, Amy 06/30/2023 07/01/2020 Statute Ex-Officio, Member, ISBE
Lee, Nafia 06/30/2024 07/01/2021 Governor Member, Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
Witherell, Sara 06/30/2024 05/12/2022 Governor Member, Disability Representative
Davidsmeyer, Peggy 06/30/2024 11/18/2022 Governor Member, INCIL Representative
Tsao, Grace 06/30/2025 06/29/2018 Governor Secretary, Disability Representative Cook