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...

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 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...

You can watch the wrap up video from the Self-Determination Conference below! Relive some of the best moments from the conference and don't forget to save the date for next year's conference October 19-21, 2026. We will be working to get the recorded sessions uploaded...

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,...

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...

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...