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WI Disability Vote Coalition: October 15th Webinar
The WI Disability Vote Coalition will have one more free online webinar before the election. The webinar will be held October 15 from 12:00-12:45pm. This webinar will cover:• What’s on the ballot• Constitutional Amendment question• The variety of ways you can vote•...
Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship Program: Apply Today!
The Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship is a 4-6 month, part-time (20 hour a week) paid internship designed to provide an early public policy career level experience in disability policy. Interns will earn $20 an hour and will work within key Wisconsin policy...
Partners with Business Grantees Announced and 2023 Annual Report Available
The Wisconsin Legislature established the Partners with Business initiative to assist businesses interested in employing people with disabilities using an evidenced-based coaching model. During the past state fiscal year, Partners with Business provided grant funds...
SPARKs Grantees Announced
BPDD has awarded 4 Sparks Grants to the following communities to help people with disabilities develop meaningful relationships and be part of their communities. Please join us in congratulating them! Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, WI will host an inclusion day...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more...
Creating Healthy, Safe, and Connected Communities: The Living Well Blueprint
Free Webinar!September 25, 2024 from 2-3:30pm CT Join The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for an exciting and informative webinar as we unveil the Wisconsin Living Well Blueprint and its accompanying website. The Blueprint was designed to...
What’s the Word- September 2024
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Kelsey McNamara an artist from the Fox Valley area and will be a speaker at the Self-Determination Conference this year! If you or...
WI Disability Vote Coalition: Lunch and Learn Sept 17th
September 17th is National Voter Registration Day! The Disability Vote Coalition is celebrating by having a Lunch and Learn on being prepared for the Presidential Election. Join us September 17th from 12:00-12:45 pm to learn how to register or check your...
Self-Determination Conference 2024 – Registration Open Through Sept 20th
Registration is open for the 2024 Self-Determination Conference! Use the link below to find more information about the conference and to register today! The Self-Determination Conference is one of Wisconsin’s biggest (and most amazing) event for people with...