Each year we put together an Impact Sheet which details some of the impacts your participation and our projects have had on the state of Wisconsin. We want to thank all of the committed families, individuals and organizations who spend countless hours advocating! You...

"March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month time to recognize something that should be obvious but still isn’t said nearly enough: people with developmental disabilities absolutely can work and be strong, contributing members of their communities. Many of us...

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Wisconsin! The month/proclamation is meant to raise awareness about the contributions people with developmental...

Celebration and Recruiting! BPDD's Executive Director Beth Swedeen is retiring in April after 15 years at BPDD and 29 years in disability advocacy! You are all invited to celebrate March 18 from 4-6 pm at Monona Terrace in Madison.   BPDD is also now recruiting a new...

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...

The Youth Leadership Forum is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities to learn leadership and self-advocacy skills.   When/Where: June 28 – July 3, 2026 at Edgewood...

Join us for this 4-part webinar series on future planning for people with disabilities, family members, and professionals. The first two sessions will cover decision-making options including Supported Decision-Making (SDM), powers of attorney, and guardianships. The...

Disability Advocacy Day is in-person this year! Register today! Join us in Madison on Thursday March 19th with other advocates from around the state and meet with your elected officials. This is a great opportunity to share your story and educate your legislators on...

This 3-part, 9-hour training is free to members of the disability community in Wisconsin who want to explore the principles of collective action to impact issues important to the disability community. Whether it’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, the lack of caregivers,...