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Living in Our Communities: A 4-Part Webinar series on Housing
Join us in July/August for a 4-part webinar series on housing, this summer. Learn how to identify community supported living options, make a plan to move to your own place, find supports from programs, and hear how people with disabilities and their families make it a...
Applications to Exhibit at the 2022 Self-Determination Conference are now open!
Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit an exhibitor’s application. This Year’s Conference will be held in person as well as offer a virtual option for attendees. Only...
What’s the Word: June 2022
Each month BPDD features 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 column comes from Marshfield Siegler. If you or somebody you know...
Become a Sponsor for the 2022 Self-Determination Conference
Want to Sponsor Wisconsin’s Self-Determination Conference? October 17-19, 2022 In Person and Virtual! The Self-Determination Conference is one of Wisconsin’s biggest events for people with disabilities and the people who support them. Last year over 1100 people...
What’s the Word: May 2022
Each month BPDD features 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 column comes from Odessa Reinwand. Below is a short preview of...
2022 Self-Determination Conference: Call for Presenters Open
Conference Presentation Proposal Announcement Are you interested in presenting at the 2022 Self-Determination Conference? We are seeking session proposals for Tuesday, October 18 & Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Click the button below to fill out the online...
Living Well and Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Virtual Community Conversation April 21st
Join this Community Conversation event to: Connect with community members Learn how you can cultivate community inclusion for peoplewith disabilities Find solutions and opportunities to meet your community engagement needs Help our community become more diverse,...
Youth Leadership Forum Application Deadline Extended to April 15th
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities. When/Where: July 10 – 15, 2022 at Edgewood College in Madison, WI The Youth...
What’s the Word: April 2022
Each month BPDD features 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 column comes from one of our newest board members, Felicia...