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Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver: Public Comments Open
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...
Self-Determination Conference 2026: DieHard Nominations Open
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...
WI Disability Policy Leadership Program: Fellowship Applications Open
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...
Federal Funding 2026: Updates and Action Steps 6/5
Cuts to federal Medicaid spending continue to be a top concern, however other programs important to people with disabilities may cut through the reconciliation bill process, and the administration is making changes at several federal agencies including the Dept. of...
WI-BPDD welcomes Jenny Price as new Executive Director
Jenny Price joins BPDD as a veteran communications professional and parent advocate with strong ties to BPDD’s work and mission. She began her career as an award-winning journalist, reporting for the Associated Press from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kansas City,...
Self Determination YouTube Channel
Do you see life as a journey? Are you looking for a path that empowers you? The Self-Determination Channel are a group of self-advocates with developmental or intellectual disabilities who believe self-determination is essential to living their best life--the life we...
Employment First Conference 2026: Registration Open
Register now for WI APSE’s 2026 Wisconsin Employment First Conference! This year’s conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on June 1–2, 2026. This year's theme is Talent Unlock | Workforce Strong. Exhibitor and microenterprise applications...
Self-Determination Conference 2026: Exhibitor Applications Open
Are you interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Self-Determination Conference? Apply to be an exhibitor! Exhibit tables will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Space is limited, and only applications from exhibitors that directly support...
Employment Outreach Mini-Grant Opportunity
Are you interested in increasing competitive integrated employment (CIE) opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we want to partner with you! The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with...