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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...
The Disability Vote Coalition Invites you to celebrate Municipal Clerks Week!
The 56th Annual Municipal Clerks Week is May 4-10, 2025. Join the Disability Vote Coalition to recognize the important work of Wisconsin Municipal Clerks in administering our elections. Municipal clerks are responsible for elections for your city, town, or village....
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...
Self-Determination Conference 2025: Presenter, Sponsor, and Exhibitor Applications Open!
Self-Determination by Design: Your Life, Your Way October 20 - 22, 2025 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI For more information, visit: www.sdc.wi-bpdd.org Registration Opens: July 1, 2025 Are you Interested in presenting at the 2025 Self-Determination...
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?” 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...
Statement by Wisconsin Aging and Disability Programs Funded by Administration on Community Living
April 24, 2025 Statement by Wisconsin Aging and Disability Programs Funded by Administration on Community Living Wisconsin aging and disability programs funded through the Administration for Community Living, and authorized through the Older Americans Act and...
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...