SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
SIL's focus is to enhance a the ability of a person with a disability to fully participate in their community and to create systems that support their rights to do so.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Peer Support/Consulting
Supportive services to persons with disabilities by staff and/or trained volunteers who are persons with disabilities.
Information & Referral
Provide up-to-date information on a variety of disability related and community living issues ie: accessible housing, transportation, long-term care, benefits etc... We are a good first call for help.
Nursing Home Transition/Relocation
Assist individuals with disabilities of all ages in transitioning from a facility based living environment i.e.: nursing home or hospital back in to the community. This program services individuals across the age spectrum, including infants and seniors.
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
SIL manages the PCA program for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in 11 northeast Ohio counties.
Community Support Coaching
SIL provides education and assistance to qualified individuals by helping them make informed and independent choices.
Independent Living Skills Training
SIL will teach youth and adults the skills necessary to become and/or maintain independence in the community.
Advocacy
Individual: involves advocating on behalf of a single individual
Self: involves advocating on behalf of oneself.
Systems: involves advocating on behalf of a group or class of individuals.
On all levels SIL staff are working to provide support to individuals and to influence change regarding local, state and national policies and legislation.
Leadership Academy
Helps individuals gain skills needed to participate effectively on Boards of Directors, committees, coalitions and taskforces.
Equipment
Provides new or gently used durable equipment and incontinence supplies.
Where we work
External reviews
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and choices available as others in areas such as; public access, education, employment, transportation, housing, and recreation.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
*Quality Assurance-Delivering higher quality and diversified programs and services with a focus on best practices and respect for consumer needs and consumer choice.\r\n*Community & Advocacy- Engaging and empowering consumers to identify and resolve challenges to their independence and demonstrating passion and commitment for our work in everything we do. \r\n*Collaboration, Partnership & Teamwork- Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and partners to support our collective missions and work. \r\n*Flexibility and Adaptability- Responding to current opportunities and challenges quickly and effectively to meet consumer needs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Staff expertise that is supported by a strong internal leadership team. Best practice programming that is designed to be individualized based on consumer need. Strong collaborations with state and federal agencies. Agency presence on a myriad of local and state committees. Active board support.\r\nSIL is currently working on programs/services that will allow us to have a greater impact working with youth and that will improve upon community integration for our consumers.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
-Ensure consistent & regular opportunities & tools are available for board & staff to effectively understand SIL and their roles.- MET\r\n-Evaluate & enhance existing programming, & develop and implement future programming that incorporate all four core service to meet current & emerging opportunities.-ONGOING.\r\n-Increase awareness of SIL's services and issues/barriers that impact the lives of individuals with disabilities as they relate independence, community living & disability rights.-ONGOING
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Board of directorsas of 01/23/2023
Mr. James Pietrzycki
Parma City Schools
Mr. Jeff Nahra
Parma City Schools
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Transgender Identity
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Sexual orientation
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Disability
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