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BPDD Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality
BPDD Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality. October 13, 2025 Press Contact: Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov, (608) 220-2974; Sydney Badeau,...
Federal Funding 2025: Updates Recording 10/17
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...
Partners in Policymaking: Application Deadline extended to October 27th
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. Dates...
WI Disability Policy Leadership Program: Internship 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...
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities statement on federal autism report
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities statement on federal autism report Sept. 22, 2025 Press Contact: Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov, (608) 220-2974; Sydney Badeau, badeausydney@gmail.com Over the last several months, people with...
Movin’ Out: Ed Erwin Advocacy Award Announcement
Movin’ Out Incorporated in Madison Wisconsin is a statewide organization with a mission to partner with people with disabilities and their allies to create and sustain community integrated, safe and affordable homes for people with disabilities. In 2025 Movin’ Out is...
September 8 – 12 is National Disability Voting Rights Week
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition in this national effort to make sure disabled voters are registered, ready to vote, know their rights, and have access to the ballot. One way DVC will be celebrating Disability Voting Rights Week is by hosting a ‘Know Your...
Self Determination Conference 2025: Registration Closes Sept. 25
Self-Determination by Design: Your Life, Your Way October 20 - 22, 2025 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI For more information, visit: www.sdc.wi-bpdd.org Registration closes for the 2025 Self-Determination Conference on September 25th. Use the button below to...
BPDD State Plan Survey
We are currently seeking input for our next 5-year state plan. We want to know the most important issues to you impacting people with disabilities in WI. While our future is uncertain, we are going ahead with our long-term planning as if we will have continued...