Join our board members and staff on July 23rd, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm at Independence First in Milwaukee. We want to hear directly from people with disabilities and their family members on pressing issues to the disability community. Our new 5-year state-plan has...

We are not having a webinar this week in recognition of the July 4th holiday. We will be back July 10th!  We will cover what is happening in the state and the latest in Congress, actions the federal administration is taking, and the impacts HR 1 is having on state...

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...

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 DIEHARD Awards Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve community supports for individuals with disabilities?  Do they support self-determination?  Nominate them for a Diehard Award in one of the following two...

The Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Renewal is open for public comment through June 13th, 2026! Learn about the CLTS Program renewal and read the waiver application on the CLTS Program Waiver Renewal webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/renewal.htm Over the...

Jenny Price joins BPDD as a veteran communications professional and parent advocate with strong ties to BPDD’s work and mission. She began her career as an award-winning journalist, reporting for the Associated Press from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kansas City,...

Do you see life as a journey? Are you looking for a path that empowers you? The Self-Determination Channel are a group of self-advocates with developmental or intellectual disabilities who believe self-determination is essential to living their best life--the life we...

Register now for WI APSE’s 2026 Wisconsin Employment First Conference! This year’s conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on June 1–2, 2026. This year's theme is Talent Unlock | Workforce Strong. Exhibitor and microenterprise applications...

Are you interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Self-Determination Conference? Apply to be an exhibitor! Exhibit tables will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Space is limited, and only applications from exhibitors that directly support...