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Senate Resolution 125
By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Brass of the 6th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Goodman of the
8th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILCGA) is a private3
nonprofit corporation that is governed by people from across the state with all types of4
disabilities; and5
WHEREAS, SILCGA was created through amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,6
which require states, including Georgia, to establish Statewide Independent Living Councils7
to provide guidance for the development and expansion of independent living programs; and8
WHEREAS, the role of SILCGA is to identify any societal barriers to independent living and9
to collaborate with its Centers for Independent Living, Vocational Rehabilitation Services,10
and other related entities to remove those barriers and increase supports and needed services;11
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WHEREAS, SILCGA is also charged with developing the State Plan for Independent Living13
as required by federal law, and that plan is in place for 2025-2027; and14
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WHEREAS, SILCGA's Centers for Independent Living, staffed by individuals with
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disabilities, provide resources to individuals in their communities; and16
WHEREAS, SILCGA's activities include sponsoring public meetings and hearings for17
educational and outreach efforts so as to promote and provide information to the public, state18
agencies, and local organizations as well as to individuals; and19
WHEREAS, SILCGA also conducts studies and research relevant to the needs of individuals20
with disabilities; and21
WHEREAS, SILCGA's mission includes elevating people with disabilities into leadership22
roles when possible; increasing positive perceptions of people with disabilities; providing23
information so individuals can be informed and proactive on issues; assuring use of personal24
assistance services; promoting visitable housing; funding to retrofit housing to become more25
accessible; advancing accessible public transit; ensuring equal opportunities to education;26
improving access to quality healthcare and insurance; increasing access to technology; and27
expanding availability of information sources, including alternative formats and interpreter28
services.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body30
recognize and commend the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia for its service31
to Georgians living with disabilities and their families.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Statewide34
Independent Living Council of Georgia.35
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