Goal 1 (Advocacy and Policy): Public policy supports the inclusion and independence of people with disabilities.

• Objective 1.1 – Advocacy of the IL Network in Ohio will impact the policies of the State of Ohio.
• Objective 1.2 – The Ohio IL Network will strengthen advocacy across the state.
• Objective 1.3 – People with disabilities in Ohio have the needed skills to be effective in their own advocacy.

*Advocacy is supporting and speaking up in the hopes of making changes for the betterment of Ohioans with disabilities.

*Public policy refers to actions the government takes to address problems that affect society.

Goal 2 (IL Services): Independent Living Services are impactful and increase the independence of individuals served.

• Objective 2.1 – Individuals with disabilities served by Centers for Independent Living will increase their independence and control.
• Objective 2.2 – Youth with disabilities will be served by Centers for Independent Living.
• Objective 2.3 – Individuals with disabilities will successfully transition (move away) from institutional settings to the community.

Goal 3 (Network of CILs): Centers for Independent Living in Ohio are efficient and have the capacity to serve their community.

• Objective 3.1 – The Ohio IL Network will show the effectiveness of IL Services.
• Objective 3.2 – The community will know of the IL Network and how CILs help.
• Objective 3.3 – The Ohio IL Network will review the ability and services needed.