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2022-2023 GRANT FUNDING FOR HIGH IMPACT DE&I PROJECTS
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Organization Name :*
Y e ar Establishe d:*
Fiscal Age nt, if diffe re nt than abov e :*
Tax ID #:*
Docume nt Ce rtifying Fe de ral Tax-Exe mpt status, if applicable
Name of Exe cutiv e Dire ctor (or highe st le ade rship position)
Approximate Annual Budge t:
M ajor Source s of Funding:
M ission State me nt:
Numbe r of paid staff (full- or part-time ):
Numbe r of v olunte e rs:
Name of Board Pre side nt or Chair:
Organizational Le ade rship Chart *
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:
PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc
1976
N/A
953255012
501(c)(3) Letter.pdf 1.15MB
Jennifer Griffin
1,922,726
State and Federal Grants
The mission of the Independent Living Resource Center is to promote independent living and full access
for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and action in our communities.
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Elizabeth Sorgman
ILRC Leadership Org Chart.docx 50.58KB
Alexa Martin
Organization M ailing Addre ss:*
Phone :*
E-mail:*
Brie fly de scribe your organization’s mission, primary activ itie s, and ope rating structure s.
De scribe the community(ie s) your organization supports.
Name of DE&I Proje ct *
Est. numbe r of pe ople se rv e d through this proje ct:*
Est. numbe r of SLO CITY RESIDENTS se rv e d through this proje ct *
Total Proje ct Cost:*
AM OUNT OF CITY FUNDING REQUESTED:*
De scribe your propose d proje ct or program.
City
Santa Barbara
State / Province / Region
CA
Postal / Zip Code
93101
Country
USA
Street Address
423 W Victoria St
Address Line 2
8059630595
amartin@ilrc-trico.org
The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc (ILRC) is a disability service and advocacy non-profit
organization headquartered in Santa Barbara for the last 46 years, with offices throughout the tri-counties
(San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties). We work with individuals experiencing all
disabilities of all ages and income levels to achieve their independence goals with an overarching lifework
of keeping individuals with disabilities from being isolated. We do this by providing resources, assistance,
and targeted programs to help with all details of independence, such as: navigating access to
affordable/accessible housing, benefits counseling, transportation, deaf and hard of hearing services,
interpreter services, transition services, personal assistance, assistive technology, disaster preparedness,
peer support, and so much more. We also work to create systemic change in our community, especially
around accessibility and disability culture. Approximately 80% of ILRC's staff and board identify as persons
with disabilities.
Please be specif ic in the population and geographic area.
ILRC provides services to people with all disability types, of all ages, races/ethnicities, genders, income
levels, housing status, employment status, etc., in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Disability is the largest minority group in the world and intersects with all other identities. ILRC staff are
trained in best practices to provide services to all underserved populations effectively. Our only service
eligibility requirement is that the individual must identify as a person with a disability, can benefit from the
services we offer, and that individual will actively participate in achieving their goals.
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION
Disability Access and Communication
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All residents in the City of SLO will benefit from this project.
12,395
7,668
De scribe the community the proje ct will support.
De scribe the e quity gaps and community ne e ds this proje ct will addre ss.
In the table below briefly list 2-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success or
measurable outcomes.
M e thods of Ev aluation Indicators of Succe ss / M e asurable Outcome s
In the chart below, identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this
project, and their roles.
Name of Partne r Activ ity/Se rv ice The y Prov ide for This Proje ct
Prov ide the time line for this propose d proje ct.
Specify w hat the requested f unds w ill be used f or, the need for this project, the number of people impacted. Include a project plan, if available.
Disability is the largest minority group in the world and can be engendered at birth, catalyzed with age, the
result of an accident, or temporary. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 paved the way for
increased accessibility in public spaces. However, individuals with disabilities continue to advocate to break
down systemic barriers from a physical and cultural perspective; the ADA is just a baseline. Through this
project, we aim to amplify the voice of a community often disenfranchised by providing education and
awareness around access and barriers the disability community continues to encounter daily.
The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc is requesting funds to further develop our systems change
initiative, Disability Access and Communication. This initiative trains local businesses, event spaces, and
community groups on best practices for accessible space, disability communication, and cultural
competency. Training will be held 7 times in one fiscal year. They will be tailored to the individual space
and/or group and offer first-hand perspectives from presenters living with different disabilities themselves.
Training will be led by ILRC's Systems Change Coordinator and developed with our consumers with lived
experience who will speak about obstacles they face in navigating similar environments. Perspectives
shared will include those with physical disabilities, low vision/blindness, deafness, invisible disabilities, and
more.
In addition to training development and resource materials, funds will be utilized to advertise this training
within the San Luis Obispo community. Funds will provide stipends for consumer presenters and cover
travel costs for presenters and ILRC staff participating in this training.
Specify the population, location of services provided, and any other identif iers your proposed project w ill support.
This project will increase accessibility and awareness of disability communication and culture in the City of
San Luis Obispo and will benefit all individuals with disabilities within the City. ILRC will seek out
opportunities to train staff of frequented public spaces, such as entertainment venues, and will hold open
training for other community groups and businesses interested in the training. Training for specific entities
will be held at their location, and open training will be held at an accessible public space in a centralized
location near public transit and parking. ILRC’s Systems Change Coordinator will provide self-advocacy
training to individuals with disabilities in the community who will utilize skills gained to minimize equity gaps
in the community
The Disability Access and Communication project will address accessibility gaps experienced by those with
disabilities and offer practical solutions through shared experiences and cultural competency training to
help understand interdependent factors better. This project will increase inclusion and access for
individuals with disabilities in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees
# of groups presented to
Example: 10% increase by end of 2021
# of groups who implemented/adopted suggestions
from the training
Example: ABC Business Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes
ILRC will prioritize outreach and material development during the first two months of this project, with the
first training taking place during the final month of the first quarter. For the remainder of the grant year, we
will host 2 training events per quarter.
De scribe your plan for sustainability be yond the City’s one -ye ar award funding, if applicable .
Using the table below, please provide a broadly-itemized budget for your project,
including the source of any matching funds.
Ite m De scription *Total Cost *Amount Prov ide d by
City Funds *
Amount of Othe r
Funds and Source of
Funding *
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2
3
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*During application review , you may be asked for f urther f inancial information or f or proof of any matching f unds
De scribe the plan for promoting this proje ct within the City of San Luis Obispo.
How will you highlight the City's support of your proje ct?
By signi ng thi s applicaon, I ce rfy that the i nformaon containe d w i thin is true and corre ct to the be st of my
know l e dge . I agre e to comply w i th the re quire me nts of the Ci ty of the San Lui s Obispo.
Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:*
Signature *
ILRC is seeking this funding as an extension of a project that has proven to be efficacious in the Santa
Barbara Community, funded by a local foundation. ILRC will prioritize funding opportunities to support this
project and leverage local foundation funds to sustain funding beyond the one-year award.
PART 3: PROJECT COST / BUDGET
Systems Change Coordinator
Salary
2,375.00$2,375.00$0.00$
Program Services Manager
Salary
4,727.00$0.00$4,727.00$
Access Accommodations 1,000.00$1,000.00$0.00$
Mileage/Travel 293.00$293.00$0.00$
Training Space 1,500.00$1,500.00$0.00$
Supplies 500.00$500.00$0.00$
Presenter Stipends 2,000.00$2,000.00$0.00$
PART 4: AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY
ILRC's robust marketing plan utilizes social media, email, in-person outreach, local media ILRC's robust
marketing plan utilizes social media, email, in-person outreach, local media advertisement, a monthly
newsletter, and presentations. All staff will incorporate information on this project into their regular
outreach practices to further share information. ILRC will advertise this project through our listserv, which
has a reach of approximately 1,850 individuals and will include it in the regular monthly newsletter. ILRC
has strong relationships with many community-based organizations in the City of San Luis Obispo, whom
we will incorporate into our outreach efforts. ILRC will conduct targeted outreach to event spaces and
places of gathering.
Through the outreach process outlined above, ILRC will highlight the City of San Luis Obispo for its
support of increasing access and cultural competency for the disability community by funding this project.
This will be highlighted in all social media posts, emails, local media advertisements, listserv
communication, and during the training itself.
PART 5: CERTIFICATION
Alexa Martin
Title :*
Date :*
Program Director
8/31/2022
Jaydon Gaines Program Services Manager Ventura
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Sorgman, President
Jim Marston, Vice President
Vacant, Secretary
Eric Rowan, Treasurer
Kit McMillion, Member
Nick Koonce, Member
Ericka Dixon, Member
Jennifer Griffin Executive Director
Alexa Martin Program Director
Jamie Zimmerman Administrative Manager Santa Barbara