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Survival Coalition Community Organizing 3-part Training

Survival Coalition Community Organizing 3-part Training

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,...

What’s the Word?

What’s the Word?

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features Stacy Ellingen.  Click the button below to read the article! If you or somebody you know would like to be featured in “What’s the...

Disability Vote Coalition: Lunch n Learn 1/20/26

Disability Vote Coalition: Lunch n Learn 1/20/26

Absentee and Early Voting Zoom Webinar Jan. 20, 2026 | 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Absentee voting is a convenient way for many people to vote.  We’ll discuss how to request an absentee ballot for a specific election or the entire year.  We will go over early in-person...

Federal Funding 2025: Updates and Action Steps 1/9

Federal Funding 2025: Updates and Action Steps 1/9

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...

Disability Advocacy Day: March 19th 2026

Disability Advocacy Day: March 19th 2026

Disability Advocacy Day is a day-long event focused on connecting Self-Advocates with their legislators to talk about issues that matter to them. Join us in-person in Madison on March 19th, 2026 to meet with your elected officials! Registration will open early in 2025

Survival Coalition Caregiver Survey Results

Survival Coalition Caregiver Survey Results

A new survey by the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin highlights the immense unpaid workload carried by family caregivers across the state. More than 525 respondents from across Wisconsin shared their experiences this summer, painting a stark picture of the challenges...

Self-Determination Conference 2025 Session Recordings Online

Self-Determination Conference 2025 Session Recordings Online

Did you miss this Year's Self-Determination Conference or want to see more sessions? The recordings are now available! Follow the link below to find the session recordings on the conference webpage. https://sdc.wi-bpdd.org/ Don’t forget to Save the Date for Next Year!...

Self-Advocate and Family Member Survey

Self-Advocate and Family Member Survey

Each year, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) surveys people with disabilities and family members who participated in our projects and activities. Please tell us about the BPDD activities you participated in this year. Your answers...

What’s the Word: November 2025

What’s the Word: November 2025

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features Lauren Tierney.  Click the button below to read the article! If you or somebody you know would like to be featured in “What’s the...

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