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!
Register today for the Circles of Life Conference
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER TOGETHER May 6 and 7, 2021 Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference...
Plain Language Vaccine Resources
BPDD’s Living Well project has created some plain language information about how paid and unpaid...
What’s the Word: April 2021
Each month BPDD features a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the...
BPDD State Plan 2022-2026 Public Comments Request
Every five years, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) submits a...
Register today for the 2021 Employment First Conference
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Virtual Format from 8:30am to 3:30pm This year’s Employment First...
Self-Determination Conference: Call for Proposals
Are you interested in presenting at the 2021 Self-Determination Conference? We are seeking...
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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