Ohio Happenings and the SILC Historical Documents

PART: 2 of 2
REFERENCE: 37BEC99F19
AREA: SILC ISSUES
CATEGORY: Assuring a "Consumer Control" Philosophy in SILC Issues
TITLE: Ohio Happenings and the SILC Historical Docuemnts
SUBJECT: Development of SILCS, Independent Living History, Philosophy 
Principles, Values and Goals
AUTHOR: Roland W Sykes
ANNOTATION: During the effort to develop a SILC that actually 
accomplished what congress had envisioned the need arose to approach the 
Ohio State Legislature in order to seek permission to hire staff and 
operate the SILC independently of state government conflicts and achive 
the integration and full participation of all of our citizens with 
disabilities intended.
DATE: March 7, 1995
TYPE: Personal Correspondence 
LENGTH: 45 Pages
COST: N/A
SOURCE NAME: Roland W. Sykes, President
SOURCE ADDRESS: Greater Independence through Management Programs, Inc. 
2559 Harshman Road, Riverside, OH 45424
SOURCE TELEPHONE: 937-331-9192
SOURCE TTY: 937-331-9192
SOURCE E-MAIL: rsykes@gimp.com
URL: http://www.dimenet.com/cgi-bin/getlink?silc,24R

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                  P E R S O N A L   R E S U M E   
                               OF

                         Roland W. Sykes

                      6256 Ramblewood Drive
                          Dayton, Ohio
                              45424
                         (513) 237-8360
                      rsykes@gimp.tnet.com

Greater Independence through Management Programs, Inc.
     President and Chief Executive Officer      11/91 to Present

     o    Consultation with Independent Living Centers on
          Independent Living philosophy, methodology, and practice.

     o    Consultation on operational logistics, design,
          development and implementation of effective, efficient
          and accessible computerized information management and
          communications systems. 

     o    Sales of computers, software and related business
          equipment.


Disabled Individuals Movement for Equality NETwork (DIMENET)
     Chairman, Editorial Committee           11/89 to Present 
     and Systems Administrator

     o    Design, development and implementation of a consumer
          controlled, self supporting Worldwide Computer Network of
          Independent Living Centers and Disability Advocates
          resulting in increased information sharing within the
          fields of Independent Living and Disability Rights.

     o    Providing logistics and communications support for
          educational activities resulting in the passage of The
          Fair Housing Act Amendments, The Air Carriers Access Act,
          The Americans with Disabilities Act, The Re-authorization
          of the Rehabilitation Act, and the upcoming health care
          reform act, among others.


Ohio Independent Living Network (OILNET)
     System Administrator           11/91 to Present

     o    Design, development and implementation of a Statewide
          Computer Network of Independent Living Centers and
          Disability Advocates resulting in increased information
          sharing within the fields of Independent Living and
          Disability Rights.

     o    Providing logistics and communications support for
          educational activities resulting in increased independent
          living opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities.

National Council on Independent Living
 Computer Network--Tulsa, Oklahoma
     Project Director               11/87 to 11/89

     o    Development and operation of a computer network for use
          by Independent Living Centers (ILCs) for the purpose of
          sharing information useful in addressing disability
          concerns;
     o    Training on use of the computer network for ILCs and
          others;
     o    Training for selected ILCs on use of computers for daily
          operations;
     o    Development of databases of use to ILCs;
     o    Facilitation of access to existing national databases by
          ILCs;
     o    Supervision of Computer Network Project staff.


Ability Resources--Tulsa, Oklahoma
     Executive Director                     3/83 to 10/87

     o    Manage all staff and programs of the Independent Living
          Center;
     o    Manage all direct services and all community development
          programs;
     o    Develop ongoing funding in conjunction with the Board of
          Directors.


Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
     Comprehensive Services Resource Planner    7/79 to 8/83

     o    Contract Officer in charge of ILC grants and provision of
          technical assistance to local housing authorities and
          transit districts concerning accessibility requirements
          statewide;
     o    Coordinated the development and implementation of a state
          plan for independent living;
     o    Conducted studies leading to new policy development for
          agency services for individuals with disabilities;
     o    Represented the Director of I.D.O.R.S. as Chairman of the
          Fair Hearing Committee and recommend policy changes or
          new policy development.


EDUCATION

     Bachelor of Science Degree
     Rehabilitation Counseling
     Wright State University--Dayton, Ohio August 22, 1978.


PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES     

Tulsa Mayor's Commission on Concerns of the Disabled
     Associate Member and past President 
Oklahoma Rehabilitation and Visual Services Independent Living Committee
     Member 
Oklahoma Rehabilitation and Visual Services Consumer Advisory Board
     President 
Green Country Wheelchair Sports Association
     Parliamentarian 
Freedom and Independence Reaching Everyone Political Action Committee
     Vice-President 
National Council on Independent Living
     Internal Vice-President
     Board Member and Region VI Representative 
Oklahoma Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
     Secretary 
Oklahoma Governors Office of Handicapped Concerns Advisory Board
     Member
Illinois Professional Association of Individuals with Disabilities
     President 


REFERENCES

Brook D. Tarbel
Board of Directors
Ability Resources, Inc.
3111 South Madison
Tulsa, Oklahoma  74105
(918) 747-4872

Others on request


Other relevant sections of the Rehabilitation Act that have bearing
on the State Independent Living Council.

Section 101 (a) (33) 

    (33) provide for coordination and working relationships with
the Statewide Independent Living Council established under section
705 and independent living centers within the State;

              State Rehabilitation Advisory Council

Section 105 (b) (1) (A) (i)

       (i) at least one representative of the Statewide Independent
Living Council established under section 705, which representative
may be the chairperson or other designee of the Council;


             Process for Developing Strategic Plans

Sec. 122. (a) Period and Updates.- The strategic plan shall cover
a 3-year period and shall be updated on an annual basis to reflect
actual experience over the previous year and input from the State
Rehabilitation Advisory Council established under section 105,
individuals with disabilities, and other interested parties.
 (b) Recommendations.- Prior to developing the strategic plan, the
State shall hold public forums and meet with and receive
recommendations from members of the State Rehabilitation Advisory
Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council established
under section 705.

                          Use of Funds

Sec. 123. A State may use funds made available under this part,
directly or by grant, contract, or other arrangement, to carry out 

         (12) support the funding of the State Rehabilitation
     Advisory Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council
     established under section 705.  

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Roland W. Sykes                INTERNET rsykes@gimp.tnet.com
6256 Ramblewood Drive
Riverside, OH 45424            (513) 237-8360 Voice

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2559 Harshman Road     E-Mail: rsykes@gimp.com
Riverside, OH 45424    Phone:  937-237-8501 Voice/TDD