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

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...

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!...

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...

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?” 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...

November is National Family Caregiver Month! Thank you to Governor Tony Evers for proclaiming Wisconsin’s support in honor of the dedication and compassion of family caregivers across the state. Approximately 23% of Wisconsinites or 1.1 million family members provide...

Each year we put out a report that highlights our projects and our advocacy and policy work. Every other year we put out a more in-depth Biennial Report. This is a great way for our board and staff to educate policymakers and Wisconsinites about BPDD’s impact and to...

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,...