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Welcome to Maine SILC

Welcome to Maine SILCWelcome to Maine SILCWelcome to Maine SILC

The Maine Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is dedicated to ensuring that citizens with disabilities have control over their lives and environments with equal access to option, opportunities, and choices, as do all citizens.


The Maine Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)is a federally mandated council under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.


The Maine SILC advances independent living by engaging in or supporting research, publication, employment, community organizing, advocacy, and systems reform.


Maine SILC believes in the non-discriminatory treatment of people with disabilities in accordance with Federal and State Laws. Maine SILC fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended and Maine Freedom of Access Act to ensure public notice and access to all SILC meetings.

To request accommodations please contact us by email
secretarytreasurer.mesilc@gmail.com or by phone 855-595-5389 at least two weeks before the meeting.


Maine SILC Survey


The Maine SILC is working hard on our State Plan for Independent Living, SPIL. 
Goal #1: Promote Awareness of Independent Living Services for those with disabilities throughout the State.

Please take this brief survey to help us serve Maine people better.



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Public Meetings
Maine SILC Special Meeting
Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting

Time: Jul 29, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Maine SILC Special Meeting
Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting

Time: August 5, 2026  10:00am-12:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Maine Statewide Independent Living Council
June 24, 2026 10:00-12:00
Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting
                     https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83214428141?pwd=Vd5xm8HaVaVWFzuWEy1ReQMowlf4e4.1



Work Group Meetings




Membership Committee Meetings

Maine SILC Membership Committee 

Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting

Time: Jun 4, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)




Executive Committee Meetings
Maine SILC Executive Committee meeting
Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting

Time: July 9, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Maine SILC Executive Committee meeting
Public Meeting Notice-Virtual Public Zoom Meeting

Time: Jul 13, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87395242780?pwd=NFVEvAU46CU5MuV3p8m4cyZw4Z3cly.1

  

  To request or confirm communication access or other accommodations please contact
secretarytreasurer.mesilc@gmail.com at least two weeks before the meeting.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

September 24, 2025 Annual Training
October 29, 2025 10:00-12:00
December 3, 2025 10:00-12:00
January 28, 2026 10:00-12:00
February 25, 2026 10:00-12:00.  - Meeting Rescheduled - March 4, 2026 at 10AM.
March 25, 2026 10:00 - 12:00
April 29, 2026 10:00-12:00
May 27, 2026 10:00-12:00
June 24, 2026 10:00-12:00
August 26, 2026 10:00-12:00
September 30, 2026 - Annual Training

If you’re interested in learning more about the Maine SILC and possibly becoming a member, the Membership Committee will be happy to meet with you. Please contact membership.mesilc@gmail.com for more information.

Click this link to download a Membership Application -   Membership Application Form                                           

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Alpha One

We wish to thank and support, Alpha One - Maine's Center for Independent Living.  Click this image to visit their web page.


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updated- 2026-07-11


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