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Requirements of Independent Living Centers A center for independent living must meet certain requirements to be certified. These requirements include: have a board of directors where 51 percent of its members have a severe disability or are the spouse or parent of a person with a severe disability; follow Minnesota Statute, chapter 317A, Nonprofit Corporations; not deny a person with a disability from accessing or benefiting from its services; have a risk protection program to secure the center's assets; follow state laws about fundraising; have accessible buildings for people with disabilities; and involve its consumers in determining policy direction, decision-making, service delivery, and management of the center through meetings and surveys. A center applies for certification through a form at the Division of Rehabilitation Services in the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. MN Rule 3300.3200

For more information, visit: Minnesota State Independent Living Center website
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To apply to the board, fill out: SILC Board Member Application

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