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BPDD Resource Order Form
We have a great selection of resources available for free! By clicking the button below you can view our toolkits, brochures and many other resources that you can order. Short list of available resources: BPDD brochures now available in English, Spanish and Hmong....
DOJ Voting Listening Session on 9-11-23
Please join the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin and the Department of Justice’s Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, for a listening session on September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (central time)...
2023-2024 Partners in Policymaking Applications Due October 2nd
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...
Self-Determination Conference – Registration Webinar Recording
Last month we held a webinar to discuss: Registering for the conference Scholarships Hotel rooms Using your long term care plan to pay for the conference and answered frequently asked questions The recording is available on our YouTube channel. You can watch the video...
Self-Determination Conference 2023: Registration Deadline September 15th
Registration is now open for the 2023 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference. Join us in-person or virtually for this year’s conference:Be Curious: Explore the Possibilities Questions? Please contact Michelle Roach at 920-723-5571 or email...
SPARKS Grants Applications Open for 2023
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. Apply by Friday, September...
What’s the Word
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. We are currently looking for article submissions or if you...
Milwaukee Community Conversation – July 20th
Join us on Thursday July 20th for a community conversation! We will be meeting at Independence First located at 540 South 1st St in Milwaukee from 10am - 1pm. We want to hear directly from people with disabilities and their family members on issues that are most...
Message on the passing of BPDD Board Chair Greg Meyer
Many of you have heard that BPDD Board Chair Greg Meyer passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. We wanted to share his obituary and information on the committal service and memorial of life party for Greg. Greg touched the lives of many...