We want to unite ALL of Wisconsin in supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead their most independent lives.
We want to unite ALL of Wisconsin in supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead their most independent lives.
Families and Individuals
We believe you are the expert and should make as many decisions about your life as possible We provide tools and learning opportunities throughout the state to help you understand the issues that matter to you.
Business and Community
People with developmental disabilities are essential citizens in our state. Learn how your business, organization, and community can provide the most opportunities and support.
Policymakers
You can make systemic change throughout Wisconsin to improve transportation, employment, health care and other big issues. We are the expert, nonpartisan group that can guide you.
What’s Coming Up
People with developmental disabilities should have the same choices and opportunities as all Wisconsinites. To do that, we need to change how people think. Find out how you can join in across Wisconsin!
Effective Communication with Plain Language: 2-Part Training
Effective Communication with Plain Language: Training Learn how to use plain language to save...
Changes to Wisconsin’s Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP)
MAPP has changed! Lower premiums and more opportunity. We have a new fact sheet to go along with...
2021 Self-Advocate and Family Member Participation Survey
BPDD needs to hear from you! Our national funders want to know what impact Developmental...
Supported Decision-Making Virtual Training February 17th, 2022
Wisconsin’s Supported Decision-Making Agreement Law took effect in Spring of 2018. A Supported...
What’s the Word: November 2021
Each month BPDD features a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the...
November is Family Caregiver Month
One in 5 Wisconsinites is a family caregiver, and more than 80% of all care provided in the U.S....
A quick glance
- 60% of our board are people with developmental disabilities and family members from across Wisconsin.
- Our board members are appointed by the Governor.
- Our board is authorized under the federal government.
- More than 70% of our funds go to local projects and to advocate for better programs.
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