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November is National Family Caregivers Month
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. Click the button below to read the full proclamation and stay tuned to...
Disability Advocacy Day 2027: Save the Date
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 18, 2027 to meet with your elected officials! Registration will open in early 2027.
Annual Self-Advocate/Family Member survey
Are you a person with a disability or family member? If so, we want to hear from you! Please take a couple of minutes to complete our short, annual survey. Your feedback helps us understand how our projects impact people’s lives.
Self-Determination Conference 2026: Wrap-up Video
You can relive some of the best moments from the Self-Determination conference by watching the 2026 wrap-up video! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to build community, learn about advocacy, share information, and make new connections! We are working on...
WI Disability Vote Coalition Webinar: How Elections Work In Wisconsin
In October, the WI Disability Vote Coalition held a webinar on the election process in WI. This webinar helps Wisconsinites understand how elections work in Wisconsin. You will learn about the roles of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, County and Municipal Clerks,...
Disability and Aging Policy Forum: Recording and Resources
Wisconsin policymakers need to understanddisability and aging issues: People’s lives depend on it MADISON – Half of Wisconsin residents are family caregivers, older adults, or people with disabilities, but the policy concerns they care about are largely invisible in...
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...
Families Supporting Families: Two Grant Options Available
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) want to strengthen their partnerships with Wisconsin’s underreached communities, including communities of color and communities who speak...
WI Disability Vote Coalition Webinar Oct 8th: How Elections Work In Wisconsin
October 8, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Online, via Zoom, Register for this webinar here Registration is free and required. Please share with your networks! Speakers Confirmed: Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Lisa Tollefson, Rock...