Registration will open on July 8th for the 2024 Self-Determination Conference! Use the link below to find more information about the conference, registration, exhibitor applications, and sponsorship opportunities.  The Self-Determination Conference is one of...

People First Wisconsin Executive Director, Cindy Bentley, celebrates 40 years of living in the community after being in foster care and then institutionalized at Southern Wisconsin Center until the age of 26. Cindy shares what is possible when people are included in...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program, an innovative program to empower people with developmental disabilities and their family members to engage in policy advocacy and leadership. This program is funded by the Inclusa...

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Jarod Falk, a resident of Oshkosh on the Autism Spectrum. You can read a small part of the article below. Click the button to read...

Do you have an idea to make your community a better place for people with disabilities?  Organize your grassroots group and apply for funding to help make it happen! Individuals with developmental disabilities and family members may apply. We are looking for groups or...

Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking is a six‐session advocacy and systems change training program that develops future leaders across the state who are able to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation...

Parents and Family Members: Please join this 3-part series to talk about how making choices helps children to have; Better behavior, Better communication, and more Self– Determination. Session 1: Communication July 18, 2024, 6:30-7:15pmSession 2: Self-Determination...

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Brett Maki from Madison. Brett is a volunteer, Vice President of the Youth Leadership Forum Board, 2024 recipient of the Dan Remick...

Join the BPDD Living Well team to learn about the Let’s Talk About Rights Guide for Self-Advocates. Learn about how the tool can be used to educate yourself on the rights that all people with disabilities have and how you can get support to assert your rights. Hear...