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!
Plain Language Vaccine Resources
BPDD’s Living Well project has created some plain language information about how paid and unpaid...
What’s the Word: January 2021
Each month BPDD features a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the...
Disability Advocacy Day 2021
Planning is underway for the 2021 Virtual Disability Advocacy Day! Survival Coalition of Wisconsin...
Survival Coalition Wisconsin: COVID Cases and Deaths Among People with Disabilities and Older Adults in WI
The Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations put out a press release on January...
Self-Determination Conference sessions and keynotes are still available to view!
The 2020 Self-Determination Conference is over but you can still have the conference experience by...
Helping Wisconsin Families Navigate: A Survey Summary
Seven statewide family advocacy organizations, including several The Survival Coalition of...
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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