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Does the Hatch Act apply to CILs or SILCs?

The Hatch Act typically applies to federal employees, and may apply to state and local elected officials. It forbids intimidation or bribery of voters and restricts political campaign activities by federal employees. It does not apply to Title VII funded

Paula McElwee January 29, 2020January 27, 2020 Ethics, Lobbying, Regulations, Technical Assistance No Comments Read more

The Olmstead Decision in real life.

From ADA.gov: The story of the Olmstead case begins with two women, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, who had mental illness and developmental disabilities, and were voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit in the State-run Georgia Regional Hospital. Following the

Paula McElwee June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Equality, Ethics, History and Philosophy of IL 1 Comment Read more

Please don’t quote me — quote the regulations

Hi, my name is Paula and I provide technical assistance to centers, SILCs and DSEs nationally, focusing on the law, regulations and guidance that we are required to meet. Over the course of a year I answer hundreds of questions

Paula McElwee May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 ACL Guidance, Ethics, Regulations 2 Comments Read more

A dozen ways to reduce the risk of theft

It happened again just a few weeks ago. This isn’t the first time a center has been victimized by employee theft. And usually it is the bookkeeper or accountant, someone you trusted. Often they are not small thefts, but larger

Paula McElwee February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Ethics, Finances No Comments Read more

Staff that do too much?

Staff that do too much?

Question:  I’m looking at the ILRU website hoping to find an existing training on Boundaries … topics like doing things for consumers rather than empowering them, stepping on consumers’ toes, respecting consumer privacy, etc. I’ve been having some difficulty with

Paula McElwee December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Consumer Control, Equality, Ethics, Privacy, Staff No Comments Read more

11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting

Recent events have raised a national conversation about “gaslighting”, and I don’t know about you, but much of what is being said resonated with me, not just as a woman, but as a woman with a disability. I found this

Paula McElwee October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Consumer Control, Ethics, Individual and System Advocacy No Comments Read more

Are CIL Boards and SILCs different from other non-profit boards?

As is so often the case, the answer is “yes and no”. Because of our unique structure to assure consumer control (which is required by the Rehabilitation Act as amended), our boards and councils are unique. Not very many non-profit

Paula McElwee June 2, 2017October 31, 2022 Board, Conflict of Interest, Consumer Control, Ethics No Comments Read more

What are my duties as a member of a board?

The board of directors have three primary legal duties known as the “duty of care,” “duty of loyalty,” and “duty of obedience.”  Most states include these duties in the laws governing corporations, including not-for-profit organizations like your CIL or SILC.

Paula McElwee September 30, 2016September 23, 2016 Board, Conflict of Interest, Ethics, SILC 3 Comments Read more

Eight ethical values for your board or council

A board member  or member of a Statewide Independent Living Council should be willing to sign an ethical code of conduct. This document should be part of the board or council member’s orientation and of any annual board or council

Paula McElwee September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 Board, Conflict of Interest, Ethics 3 Comments Read more

Ten areas for staff Codes of Ethical Conduct

We urge you to have a code of ethical conduct to which your staff and board agree. An internet search will provide you with many ideas, but here are some from a Center for Independent Living specific to staff, who

Paula McElwee September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 Board, Conflict of Interest, Ethics, Privacy No Comments Read more
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This project is supported by grant numbers 90ILTA0001 and 90ISTA0001 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.

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