The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is now offering its monthly newsletter of grant opportunities, upcoming meetings, and other news in both Spanish and English. Sign up for the newsletter here: http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/contact/ Read the latest issue in Spanish here: http://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/579/pm.asp?ID=9195&Publication=Monthly+Newsletter Read the latest issue in...

Keith Jones of SoulTouchin’ Experiences made a presentation at the BPDD Self Conference on delivery of care giving services: https://youtu.be/Bheo6Usyy18 Keith will be speaking at Parent University! Parent University is a resource fair with speakers and a free lunch on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 am to 5 pm at the African American Women’s Center, 3020 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee, WI. The event will give you access to resources on the local and state level. This is a free event but you must register by emailing your information to parentuniversity41@gmail.com....

Wisconsin requires that you show an acceptable photo ID to vote at your polling place or to cast an in-person absentee ballot at your municipal clerk’s office. You will also be required to provide a photocopy of your ID to cast an absentee ballot by mail, with certain exceptions for military and permanent overseas voters and permanent absentee voters. Here is a link of acceptable IDs and other information: https://www.bringitwisconsin.com/  The next statewide elections in Wisconsin are the Spring Primary Feb. 20 and the Spring Election April 3. State offices to be elected are Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals...

Disability Advocacy Day 2018 is Tuesday, March 20 beginning at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, in Madison and ending with legislative visits at the State Capitol. Disability Advocacy Day connects you with your legislators to talk about issues that matter to you. Make certain your voice is heard! For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disability-advocacy-day-2018-survival-coalition-registration-30856861704   Día de abogacía para la incapacidad  – Marzo 20 El día de abogacía para la incapacidad es el Martes, 20 de Marzo del 2018 y comienza en el edificio llamado “Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center”, en 1...