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BPDD’s Statement on House passage of Reconciliation bill

BPDD’s Statement on House passage of Reconciliation bill

Statement on House passage of Reconciliation bill Proposal cuts Medicaid by more than $790 B and SNAP by $300 B This morning, the U.S. House passed the Reconciliation bill on a party line vote. Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities...

SPARKs Grants 2025

SPARKs Grants 2025

BPDD will not offer Sparks grants for the 2025-26 year due to the uncertainty of our federal funding.  We have appreciated all the great ideas grassroots organizations across the state have done in the past.  If you have a community-based idea, we encourage you to...

Choose the Pond – Full Documentary

Choose the Pond – Full Documentary

People First Wisconsin is a statewide self-advocacy organization run by and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director, Cindy Bentley is the first person with an intellectual disability to run the organization. In June 2024, Cindy...

What’s the Word: May 2025

What’s the Word: May 2025

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features BPDD board member Desi Kluth. You can read a small part of the article below. Click the button below to read the whole thing!  "My...

Resources for Joining a Board or Committee

Serving On Groups: A guidebook and modules in English and Spanish by WI Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support.Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: A Guide for Families by Family Voices and SPAN Parent Advocacy Network.Living Well Blueprint: A...

Wisconsin’s Unpaid Family Caregivers: Resources and Links

Fact Sheet and Press Release SOURCES Council on Aging employees lose up to $3 trillion in wages and benefits while employers lose $17-33 billion to absenteeism and turnover. Trualta The caregiving landscape is dominated by family members who provide unpaid assistance...

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