The Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking program is a six-session advocacy training to prepare future leaders around the state who can work with lawmakers and communities to support the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life. What are...

Registration opened today, July 1 for the 2026 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference! Join us in-person for this year’s conference: The Power of Self-Determination; Technology, Community and YOU! Check out the conference brochure for more...

Disability Pride Month is celebrated annually each year in July. Disability Pride started as a day of celebration when the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The first officially recognized Disability Pride Month was in July 2015 for the 25th anniversary of the...

Join the WI Disability Vote Coalition for a Lunch n Learn webinar on July 28th from 12-1pm. Many families are unaware that their family member can retain the right to vote even if they have a guardian.  This webinar will cover how to preserve that right, or restore it...

Join our board members and staff on July 23rd, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm at Independence First in Milwaukee. We want to hear directly from people with disabilities and their family members on pressing issues to the disability community. Our new 5-year state-plan has...

We are not having a webinar this week in recognition of the July 4th holiday. We will be back July 10th!  We will cover what is happening in the state and the latest in Congress, actions the federal administration is taking, and the impacts HR 1 is having on state...

The Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellowship and Internship Program goal is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are passionate about disability rights an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career in the field of...

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 DIEHARD Awards Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve community supports for individuals with disabilities?  Do they support self-determination?  Nominate them for a Diehard Award in one of the following two...

The Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Renewal is open for public comment through June 13th, 2026! Learn about the CLTS Program renewal and read the waiver application on the CLTS Program Waiver Renewal webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/renewal.htm Over the...