Webinar:
DSE Role in the IL Network

Description

The Designated State Entity (DSE) plays an important but often misunderstood role in the Independent Living (IL) network. In this session, Paula McElwee will provide a clear overview of the DSE’s responsibilities and how it collaborates with both Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how DSEs are selected, what their role entails, and how they support—but do not control—the work of the IL network. The session will also explore the importance of maintaining SILC autonomy while fostering effective partnerships across the network.

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