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!
Survival Coalition has created two surveys on State budget priorities impacting caregivers and families with children with disabilities.
The surveys will be open until 5 pm on Friday, May 14. Caregiver Crisis at Risk of Being Ignored...
What’s the Word: May 2021
Each month BPDD features a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the...
Register for FREE today for the Employment First Pre-Conference Session
Pre-Conference Session for the Virtual Employment First Conference May 12-13, 2021 We have added a...
Plain Language Vaccine Resources
BPDD’s Living Well project has created some plain language information about how paid and unpaid...
BPDD State Plan 2022-2026 Public Comments Request
Every five years, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) submits a...
BPDD Project Videos on Website and YouTube
Throughout the years, BPDD along with our partners, grantees and participants in our various...
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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