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Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

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Agency Department of Public Health and Human Services

Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Federally Mandated - Statewide Board

Description Council advocates for the independent living needs of people with disabilities so that they can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all Montana citizens by developing and following the guidelines of a state plan, which contains the policies and recommendations for independent living.

Total Positions 16

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 14

Term Length 3 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Hermanson, Ms.	June	Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living	119 Wedgewood Helena, Montana 59601	12/16/2024	12/1/2027
Hoar	Tami	Person with Disability and Independent Living Center Representative	700 SW Higgins Ste 101 Missoula, Montana 59801 thoar@summitilc.org (406) 728-1630	12/16/2024	12/1/2027
Johnsrud	Chris	Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living	23 Pike St Havre, Montana 59501	12/16/2024	12/1/2027
Lowrance	Nichole	Advocate, not working for DSE or CIL	2070 Overland Ave. Billings, Montana 59101 nlowrance@jobconnection.org (406) 208-7951	4/1/2024	12/1/2026
Lytle	Gina	Person with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living	Helena, Montana 59601 gina.lytle14@gmail.com	2/1/2025	12/1/2027
Schroeder	Jean	Member At-Large	Vaughn, Montana 59487 jschroeder@mtempowermentcenter.org	12/16/2024	12/1/2027
Smith	Savanah	Parent of a Child with a Disability	PO Box 1508 Poplar, Montana 59255 savvyrs07@gmail.com (406) 480-2096	2/1/2025	12/1/2027
Thompson	Hannah	Advocate of and for individuals with disabilities	PO Box 8573 Missoula, Montana 59807	8/14/2023	12/1/2026
Williams	Julie	Representative from a State Agency that Provides Services for Individuals with Disabilities	Livingston, Montana 59047 julie.williams@mso.umt.edu (505) 221-9277	12/16/2024	12/1/2027
Williamson	Scott	Person with Disability employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living	Ronan, Montana 59864 swilliam4989@gmail.com	12/16/2024	12/1/2027

Current Openings

	Position	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living 1174	ASAP
Apply Now!	Person with Disability not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living 3546	ASAP
Apply Now!	Parent of a Child with a Disability 3737	ASAP
Apply Now!	Advocate, not working for DSE or CIL 3736	ASAP
Apply Now!	Advocate of and for individuals with disabilities 3717	ASAP
Apply Now!	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor & Designated State Unit Representative 1777	ASAP
Apply Now!	Youth Member 3832	ASAP