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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed March as DD Awareness Month in Wisconsin! The campaign will raise awareness about the contributions people with developmental disabilities make in all areas of community life, as well as awareness to the barriers that...

Supported Decision-Making Webinar – April 10th, 2024

Supported Decision-Making Webinar – April 10th, 2024

Join us online for a webinar on Supported Decision-Making agreements on April 10th from 1-4pm. Registration deadline:  April 10, 2024 This Statewide training will cover:  Options including Supported decision-making (SDM), powers of attorney, and guardianship....

What’s the Word – March 2024

What’s the Word – March 2024

What's the word is a column where we feature a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article comes from BPDD board Vice Chair,...

Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Family Members

Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Family Members

Join the BPDD Living Well team and long-term care providers to learn about the Let’s Talk About Rights series for family members and guardians. Learn about how to use this tool to educate yourself on the rights that all people with disabilities have and how you can...

Partners with Business – Request for Proposals Open for Schools

Partners with Business – Request for Proposals Open for Schools

We want to partner with high schools interested in improving employer engagement practices and employment outcomes for young adults with disabilities in their Beyond 18 Transition programming. Grant funds and technical assistance are available. Check out the...

Youth Leadership Forum 2024: Applications Open

Youth Leadership Forum 2024: Applications Open

Become a part of the youth that lead us! This week-long forum is for high school students with disabilities who want to learn more about leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness. Do you want to: - Meet other students your age from around the state who...

Disability Advocacy Day – Registration Closes Friday March 1st

Disability Advocacy Day – Registration Closes Friday March 1st

Disability Advocacy Day: March 20, 2024 March 1st is the final day to register for Disability Advocacy Day. We won't be able to accept late registrations or walk-ins so make sure you get registered. Register today to join us in Madison on Wednesday March 20th with...

Supported Decision Making Webinar hosted by BPDD and WI FACETS

Supported Decision Making Webinar hosted by BPDD and WI FACETS

What Does Supported Decision-Making look like for Wisconsin’s Youth with Disabilities? Hosted by BPDD and WI FACETS on February 28th at 6:00pm, Join our Youth Voice, Youth Choice Ambassadors, and a parent for a peek into how they use Supported Decision-Making and how...

Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Providers

Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Providers

Join the BPDD Living Well team and long-term care providers to learn about the Let’s Talk About Rights series for providers on February 21st from 12-1pm. Learn about how to use this tool to educate staff on the rights that all people with disabilities have and how...

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