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SPIL Revision Instrument – FINAL

                                                                                                           Created on 04-08-08

                                                            State: Kansas

State Plan For
Independent Living

(SPIL)

Chapter 1, Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

State Independent Living Services (SILS) Program

Part B 

Centers for Independent Living (CIL) Program

Part C 

FISCAL YEARS   2008 - 2010 

Effective Date:          October 1, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Part I: Assurances 

Section 1.  Legal Basis and Certifications

Section 2.  SPIL Development

Section 3: Independent Living Services

Section 4: Eligibility

Section 5: Staffing

Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting

Section 7: Record-Keeping, Access and Reporting

Section 8: Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information

Section 9: Signatures

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities

Section 2: Scope, Extent and Arrangements of Services

Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers

Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU)

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Section 6: Service Provider Requirements

Section 7: Evaluation

Section 8: State-Imposed Requirements (If applicable)

PART I: Assurances

State of: KANSAS

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications                       back to table of contents 

1.1        The designated State unit (DSU) eligible to submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL or the plan) and authorized under State law to perform the functions of the State under the State Independent Living Services (SILS) and Centers for Independent Living (CIL) programs is Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS) (insert name of DSU).  34 CFR 76.104(a)(1) and (2); 34 CFR 364.22(a)

1.2        The separate State agency eligible to submit the plan and authorized under State law to provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to individuals who are blind is KS REHABILITATION SERVICES (KRS) (insert name of separate State agency).  Indicate N/A if not applicable.  34 CFR 76.104(a)(1) and (2); 34 CFR 364.20(d) and 364.22(c)

1.3        The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) that meets the requirements of section 705 of the Act and is authorized to perform the functions outlined in section 705(c) of the Act in the State is STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL OF KANSAS, SILCK (insert name of SILC).  34 CFR 364.21(a)

1.4        The DSU and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, and the SILC are authorized to jointly develop, sign and submit this SPIL on behalf of the State, and have adopted or otherwise formally approved the SPIL.  34 CFR 76.104(a)(7); 34 CFR 364.20(c) and (d)

1.5        The DSU, and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, may legally carry out each provision of the plan and will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the three-year period it receives funding under the SPIL. 34 CFR 76.104; 34 CFR 80.11(c)

1.6        The SPIL is the basis for State operation and administration of the program.  All provisions of the SPIL plan are consistent with State law. 34 CFR 76.104(a)(4) and (8)

1.7        The representative(s) of the DSU and, if applicable, of the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, who has/have the authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the SPIL and to submit the SPIL jointly with the SILC chairperson is/are: CHRIS OWENS (Name of DSU director) and Michael Donnelly(Name of separate State agency director).  34 CFR 76.104(a)(5) and (6) 

Section 2: SPIL Development                                   back to table of contents

2.1    The plan shall be reviewed and revised not less than once every three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, the needs in the State for: 

(A)   The provision of State independent living services;

(B)   The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living; and

(C)   Working relationships between programs providing independent living services and independent living centers, the vocational rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.  34 CFR 364.20(f) 

2.2    The DSU and SILC conduct public meetings to provide all segments of the public, including interested groups, organizations and individuals, an opportunity to comment on the State plan prior to its submission to the Commissioner and on any revisions to the approved State plan. 34 CFR 20(g)(1) 

2.3    The DSU and SILC establish and maintain a written description of procedures for conducting public meetings in accordance with the following requirements:                  

The DSU and SILC shall provide: 

                              i. Appropriate and sufficient notice of the public meetings (that is, at least 30 days prior to the public meeting through various media available to the general public, such as newspapers and public service announcements, and through specific contacts with appropriate constituency groups and organizations identified by the DSU and SILC);

                            ii. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication in the conduct of the public meetings, including providing sign language interpreters and audio-loops; and

                           iii. Public meeting notices, written material provided prior to or at the public meetings, and the approved State plan in accessible formats for individuals who rely on alternative modes of communication. 34 CFR 364.20(g)(2) 

2.4    At the public meetings to develop the State plan, the DSU and SILC identify those provisions in the SPIL that are State-imposed requirements beyond what would be required to comply with the regulations in 34 CFR parts 364, 365, 366, and 367.  34 CFR 364.20(h) 

2.5    The DSU will seek to incorporate into and describe in the State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under a project funded under chapter 2 of title VII of the Act and that the DSU determines to be effective. 34 CFR 364.28 

2.6    The DSU and SILC actively consult, as appropriate, in the development of the State plan with the director of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) authorized under section 112 of the Act.  34 CFR 364.20(e) 

Section 3: Independent Living Services                 back to table of contents     

3.1 The State, directly or through grants or contracts, will provide IL services with Federal, State, or other funds.  34 CFR 364.43(b)

3.2 Independent living services shall be provided to individuals with significant disabilities in accordance with an independent living plan mutually agreed upon by an appropriate staff member of the service provider and the individual, unless the individual signs a waiver stating that such a plan is unnecessary.  34 CFR 364.43(c) 

3.3 All service providers will use formats that are accessible to notify individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about: 

(a) The availability of the CAP authorized by section 112 of the Act;

(b) The purposes of the services provided under the CAP; and

(c) How to contact the CAP. 34 CFR 364.30 

3.4 Participating service providers meet all applicable State licensure or certification requirements. 34 CFR 365.31(c) 

Section 4: Eligibility                                   back to table of contents    

4.1 Any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), is eligible for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs authorized under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act.  Any individual may seek information about IL services under these programs and request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant disabilities, as appropriate.  The determination of an individual's eligibility for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.  34 CFR 364.40(a), (b) and (c) 

4.2 Service providers apply eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion or type of significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.  34 CFR 364.41(a) 

4.3 Service providers do not impose any State or local residence requirement that excludes any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services from receiving IL services.  34 CFR 364.41(b) 

Section 5: Staffing Requirements                   back to table of contents            

5.1 Service provider staff includes personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of IL services and in the development and support of centers.  34 CFR 364.23(a) 

5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, a service provider makes available personnel able to communicate: 

(1) With individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication, such as manual communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille or audio tapes, and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act and (2) in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act. 34 CFR 364.23(b) 

5.3 Service providers establish and maintain a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and, if appropriate, in administering the CIL program. The staff development programs emphasize improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.  34 CFR 364.24 

5.4 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities under section 503 of the Act. 34 CFR 364.31 

Section 6: Fiscal Control And Fund Accounting           back to table of contents  

6.1 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will comply with applicable EDGAR fiscal and accounting requirements and will adopt those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for those funds.  34 CFR 364.34 

Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting       back to table of contents   

7.1 In addition to complying with applicable EDGAR recordkeeping requirements, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will maintain records that fully disclose and document:  

a)      The amount and disposition by the recipient of that financial assistance;

b)      The total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which the financial assistance is given or used;

c)      The amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources;

d)      Compliance with the requirements of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act and Part 364 of the regulations; and

e)      Other information that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate to facilitate an effective audit.  34 CFR 364.35(a) and (b) 

7.2 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will submit reports that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate with respect to the records that are required by 34 CFR 364.35 and .36 

7.3 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 and chapter 2 of title VII of the Act will provide access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, to the records listed in 34 CFR 364.37 for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations and compliance reviews.  34 CFR 364.37   

Section 8: Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information  back to table of contents

8.1 Each service provider will adopt and implement policies and procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal information, including photographs and lists of names in accordance with the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a)(1-6). 34 CFR 364.56(a) 

Section 9: Signatures                                         back to table of contents       

After having carefully reviewed all of the assurance in sections 1 – 8 of this SPIL, the undersigned hereby affirm that the State of KANSAS is in compliance and will remain in compliance with the aforementioned assurances during the three-year period of this SPIL.  

The effective date of this SPIL is: October 1, 2007 

 ________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF SILC CHAIRPERSON                  DATE

Chris Owens                        ______________________________________________________

NAME OF SILC CHAIRPERSON                 

________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF DSU DIRECTOR                       DATE

Michael Donnelly

NAME AND TITLE OF DSU DIRECTOR      

State of: __KANSAS___ 

Part II: Narrative 

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities                   back to table of contents   

1.1  Goals and Mission – 34 CFR 364.42(b)(1) 

Describe the overall goals and mission of the State's IL programs and services.  The SPIL must address the goals and mission of both the SILS and the CIL programs, including those of the State agency for individuals who are blind as they relate to the parts of the SPIL administered by that agency. 

Kansas’ mission is to advocate for and achieve independence, choice, equal access, equal opportunity and empowerment for individuals with disabilities regardless of age. 

Our overall goal is 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 society. 

1.2 Objectives – 34 CFR 364.42(a)(1) and (d); 34 CFR 364.32; 34 CFR 364.33 

1.2A Specify the objectives to be achieved and the time frame for achieving them. 

Goal 1: Increase availability of independent living core services statewide.

Objective 1: Advocate at state and national level for increase base funding for Centers for Independent Living to $500,000 by 2010.

Objective 2: Support Independent Living Day at the Capitol in FY 08, 09 and 2010.

Goal 2: Increase outreach and public awareness to build community capacity to unserved /underserved populations in local areas through special projects grants.

Objective 1:  KRS and SILCK will create an RFP committee to review and award grants based on input gathered from un/underserved populations.

Objective 2: KRS will administer Part B grant funds and monitor outcomes.

Goal 3: Increase participation in the workforce by people with disabilities.

Objective 1:  Provide outreach and education to increase public awareness about Kansas Medicaid Buy-in program, Working Healthy, and the services available through the KRS by attending the Kansas Disability Caucus in 2009.

Goal 4:  Increase the enforcement of existing civil rights laws and the advancement of the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Objective 1: Support and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities by proposing at least one policy change or piece of legislation each year that will address this goal for 2008, 2009, 2010.

Objective 2: Provide training at the Kansas Disability Caucus (2009) and the Independent Living Conference (2008 & 2010) to promote and maximize independent living in family, community or employment to a minimum of 200 persons each year for 2008, 2009 and 2010.        

1.2B Describe the steps planned regarding outreach to populations in the State that are unserved or underserved by programs under title VII, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.  This section of the SPIL must: 

-        Identify the populations to be designated for targeted outreach efforts;

-        Identify the geographic areas (i.e., communities) in which the targeted populations reside; and

-        Describe how the needs of individuals with significant disabilities from minority group backgrounds will be addressed. 

The Kansas IL populations, targeted for minority outreach efforts include Native American populations, youth with disabilities, the GLBT community (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual) and victims of sexual and domestic violence. 

1.      Once a year, CIL staff will contact the Tribal Councils to work together to establish IL services, possibly through a satellite/branch office.  

2.      Once a year, CIL staff will contact KCSDV (Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence) to conduct outreach and provide information about IL services to victims of domestic violence with disabilities. 

3.      Once a year, CIL staff will contact Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) to conduct outreach and provide information about IL services to young people with disabilities. 

4.      Once a year, CIL staff will contact Reach Out, USA to conduct outreach and provide information about IL services to the gay, lesbian, bi and transsexual community. 

1.3 Financial Plan – 34 CFR 364.42(a)(2) and (3); 34 CFR 364.29- 

Describe in sections 1.3A and 1.3B, below, the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the SPIL objectives.  

1.3A Financial Plan Tables 

Complete the financial plan tables covering years 1, 2 and 3 of this SPIL.  For each funding source, provide estimated dollar amounts anticipated for the applicable uses.  The financial plan table should include only those funding sources and amounts that are intended to support one or more of the objectives identified in section 1.2 of the SPIL.  To the extent possible, the tables and narratives must reflect the applicable financial information from centers for independent living.  Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about completing the financial tables and narratives. 

-        Insert additional rows for the specific funding sources and amounts expected within the categories of Other Federal Funds and Non-Federal Funds. 

Year 1

  Year 2