ILIP™ Participation Pathways
The ILIP™ Participation Pathways describe how organizations may enter the Independent Living Infrastructure Pilot (ILIP™) in a way that is transparent, flexible, and institution‑ready.
Purpose
Clear Paths, Responsible Entry
Clear Paths, Responsible Entry
The ILIP™ Participation Pathways describe how organizations may enter the Independent Living Infrastructure Pilot (ILIP™) in a way that is transparent, flexible, and institution‑ready.
ILIP™ is designed to accommodate organizations at different stages of readiness and does not require participation in a specific convening or event. Whether through structured roundtables or direct exploration, the pathways maintain consistent standards for validation while meeting organizations where they are.
Flexible Entry Points
Multiple entry options to accommodate different organizational contexts and timelines.
Responsible Engagement
Structured processes ensure proper governance and alignment before validation begins.
Core Entry Principles
What All Pathways Share
Regardless of pathway, all ILIP™ participation is governed by the same principles that ensure consistency and credibility across environments:
Environment‑Level Evaluation
Focus on aggregated environment data, not individual‑level assessment
Independent Validation
All validation conducted independently through HOBEC™ oversight
Aggregated Data Handling
Data is aggregated and anonymized before analysis and publication
Quarterly Cadence
Validation occurs on a consistent quarterly schedule
Clear Separation
Distinct separation between platform deployment, validation, and certification
Consistency & Credibility
Uniform standards ensure reliability across all participating environments
Pathway A: Via ILIP™ Roundtables
Convening‑Led Entry
Convening‑Led Entry
Organizations may enter ILIP™ following participation in an ILIP™ Roundtable. This pathway is well‑suited for organizations that benefit from cross‑sector education, exposure to vertical‑specific use cases, and early alignment with institutional partners.
Important Note
Roundtable participation does not guarantee ILIP™ acceptance. All organizations undergo the same evaluation criteria regardless of entry pathway.
Ideal For Organizations That:
- Benefit from cross‑sector education
- Want exposure to use cases
- Seek early partner alignment
- Value structured discussion forums
- Prefer gradual entry process
Pathway B: Direct Entry
Structured, Independent Entry
Structured, Independent Entry
Organizations may also enter ILIP™ without participating in a roundtable. This pathway is appropriate for organizations that have already reviewed ILIP™ materials, prefer a direct exploratory process, or are operating under time constraints.
Equal Evaluation
Both pathways are evaluated under the same criteria. Direct entry does not provide advantage or disadvantage in the evaluation process.
Ideal For Organizations That:
- Have reviewed ILIP™ materials
- Prefer direct exploration
- Have time constraints
- Value accelerated timelines
- Seek one‑to‑one engagement
After ILIP™ Participation Begins
What Participation Entails
Quarterly Evaluation
Environments are evaluated on a consistent quarterly basis
Independent Validation
All validation conducted independently by HOBEC™
Aggregated Review
Findings aggregated and reviewed before publication
Scalable Participation
Can scale as additional environments are added
Important Distinction
ILIP™ participation does not imply certification or endorsement. Participation represents engagement in the validation process, not approval of outcomes or methods.
Relationship to ASHP Affordable Smart Housing Program™
Optional, Downstream Alignment
What ASHP Affordable Smart Housing Program™ Offers
- Optional certification pathway
- Downstream recognition framework
- Validation‑informed eligibility
- Process‑based determination
Important Distinctions
- ASHP Affordable Smart Housing Program™is not required for ILIP™
- Certification is not guaranteed
- Eligibility determined through process
- ASHP Affordable Smart Housing Program™ remains optional and downstream
Sequential Relationship
ASHP Affordable Smart Housing Program™ consideration follows — rather than precedes — ILIP™ validation. Certification frameworks are evaluated separately, based on validation outcomes and organizational readiness.
What Participation Is Not
Clear Boundaries
Understanding what ILIP™ participation does not include is essential for proper expectation management and institutional alignment.
Not a Funding Source
ILIP™ participation does not guarantee funding or financial incentives
Not Regulatory Compliance
Does not replace or fulfill regulatory or compliance requirements
Not Vendor Approval
Does not approve specific technologies, platforms, or vendors
Not Individual‑Level Disclosure
No publication or disclosure of individual‑level data
Not Future Commitment
Does not commit organizations to future certification or participation
Not Endorsement
Participation does not imply endorsement of methods or outcomes