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Part 1: Strengthening Partnerships Between SILCs and CILs

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Bob Michaels is a long-time consultant and trainer for the independent living field. Michaels provides considerable training and technical assistance to the field through the IL NET program.

Brad Williams, Executive Director, New York State Independent Living Council

Brad Williams earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from SUNY Albany in 1984 and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Russell Sage College in 1990. Mr. Williams served as the Executive Director of the Glens Falls Independent Living Center from 1990 to 1999. While at the center, he established the Center for Assistive Computer Technology, developed an ADA Marketing Strategy which won a national award from the University of Kansas, helped to establish a Saratoga County satellite office, and successfully completed a capital campaign to occupy a $ 1.5 million dollar multi-agency facility. During this time period, Mr. Williams was also the Chairman of the New York State Coalition On Independent Living (COIL) and Secretary of the New York State Commissioner's Advisory Panel for Special Education Services.

Brad Williams is currently the Executive Director of the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC). The council provides technical assistance and training to centers, looks to increase public awareness about independent living, and pursues a public policy agenda that results in systemic change for people with disabilities. Mr. Williams serves on the Governing Board of the National Council on Independent Living, Co-Chair of the New York State Interagency Partnership on Assistive Technology, and is a member of the New York State Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (OAPWD) Advisory Board.

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