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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 16

Term Length 3 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Banna	Jennifer	Parent of a Child with a Disability	2264 Grape Arbor Court Missoula, Montana 59804	7/7/2026	12/1/2028
Hermanson	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	3104 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT, USA Missoula, Montana 59808 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	Person with Disability, not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living	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
Riggs	Layla	Youth Member	Missoula, Montana 59801 laylariggs109@gmail.com	7/7/2026	12/1/2028
Schroeder	Jean	Person with a Disability, not employed by a State Agency or Center for Independent Living	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
Viall	Brandon	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor & Designated State Unit Representative	Missoula, Montana 59808	7/7/2026	12/1/2028
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!	Person with Disability, not employed by State Agency or Center for Independent Living 3736	ASAP