Membership

About the Council

INSILC is established by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and is directed by the Independent Living philosophy.

Section 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 promotes a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society.

The INSILC Vision, Mission, and Values are driven by this purpose.

Learn About Us

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Our Vision

Lead an effective statewide independent living movement resulting in people with disabilities living without barriers, fully integrated in society.

Our Mission

To empower our peers with disabilities to lead and control their own lives.

Our Values

INSILC is committed to a culture that consists of following core values: Independence, Equality, Integration, Choice, Freedom, Control, and Integrity.

We are looking for New Members:

Apply to Be a Council Member

Membership Application:

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The Application Process

Once your application has been received and reviewed by the Nominating Committee, a representative of INSILC will contact you. Your application will be reviewed by the members of the full INSILC Council during a closed (non-public) Executive Session meeting for final selection and approval for appointment shall be voted upon at the next open (public) business meeting.

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The Appointment Process

If the application is approved by the full INSILC council, the nominated appointee will then apply directly to the Governor of Indiana’s office for appointment to the INSILC. Your application will be sent directly to the Governor of Indiana’s office along with a recommendation for appointment provided by INSILC. A link to additional forms to be completed and returned to the Governor’s Office will be sent to you. Once all the information they requested is received, reviewed, and approved by the Governor’s Office, you will be notified in writing of your appointment by the Governor of Indiana.

How to Submit a Completed INSILC Membership Application

Please submit the completed application one of the following ways:

Complete “Submit” below for this online Microsoft Forms version of the application
Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/TMyxDPekBx

Email an electronic version of the application and documents to INSILC Executive Director, Mike Foddrill:
MFoddrill@indianasilc.org

Email subject line: ATTN: INSILC Nominating Committee
b. A completed full scan or copy of the application.
c. Any supplemental documents or files to be submitted with the application.

Mail a paper version of the application and documents to:
Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council
615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 140
Indianapolis, IN 46204

ALL application submissions received after September 23, 2024 will be reviewed for consideration during the next open nomination period. Thank you for your interest in serving on the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC). Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or request for accommodation or assistance to complete this application. If you need accommodation or assistance to complete this application, please contact us.

INSILC office: 1-844-446-7452

INSILC Executive Director: Mike Foddrill MFoddrill@indianasilc.org

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Meet The Council

Get to know the awesome team at INSILC! We're a group of people who care a lot about making sure folks with disabilities in Indiana have their voices heard. We come from different backgrounds but share a goal of including everyone and making things better.