The New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council

presents a

Public Forum

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Project Freedom at Hamilton

715 Kuser Road

Hamilton , NJ 08619

The purpose for the Public Forum is:

•  To discuss, explore and identify legislative initiatives needed to enable more individuals with disabilities to live independently.

•  To assess the needs of people with disabilities in their quest for Community Involvement.

•  To solicit input on the State Plan as mandated by the Rehabilitation Act, Title VII of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 in terms of New Jersey 's Independent Living Services and the network of Centers for Independent Living.

Representatives from the New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council will be available to provide information on Independent Living services and the network of Centers for Independent Living.

To register: please contact Scott Ellis at 609-581-4500 (voice), 609-581-4550 (TTY), 609-581-4555 (fax), or NJSILC@aol.com or scott.ellis@pcil.org

Accommodations : Interpreters will be on hand. Additional accommodations must be requested two weeks prior to the date of the scheduled forum, by contacting Scott Elliott as noted above.