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2022 SPARKS Grantees
We have awarded our 2022-2023 SPARKS Grants! Five grantees were chosen to carry out their projects with technical assistance from us. The purpose of Sparks grants are to provide people with disabilities more social and meaningful connections, help organizations...
What’s the Word?
Each month we feature 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 article comes from Richard Brissette! If you or somebody you know...
BPDD 50th Anniversary Video
We are celebrating our 50th year advocating for people with developmental disabilities in Wisconsin! For our 50th anniversary we brought together board members, staff and partners both current and past to discuss the impact we have had on the state of Wisconsin over...
2022 Self-Determination Conference Wrap Up Video
For everyone who was at the Self-Determination conference and for those who weren't able to make it in-person, the wrap-up video for the 2022 conference is here! A big thanks to everyone who attended, our sponsors, exhibitors and volunteers. We will see you in 2023!...
2022 Self-Advocate and Family Participation Survey
Each year, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) does an annual survey for self-advocates and family members who have participated in a BPDD project. We want to know what you think of our projects! If you participated in a project...
What’s the Word?
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 article comes from former BPDD board member, David Pinno! If you...
Social Isolation & Loneliness Awareness Week: November 13-19th
Governor Tony Evers has declared November 13-19th as Social Isolation and Loneliness Awareness Week. Are you looking for ways to support older adults and people with disabilities who are lonely and/or isolated in your community? The Wisconsin Coalition to End Social...
November 8th Election: Make Your Plan to Vote
Tuesday November 8th is the general election! We wanted to share some useful last minute voting information to help make the process go a bit smoother. If you have questions beforehand or on November 8th, contact the DRW Voter Hotline at 844-347-8683...
November is Family Caregiver Month
One in five Wisconsinites is a family caregiver, and more than 80% of all care provided in the U.S. is by families. Sixty percent of people with disabilities live with a family member nationwide, and 25% of those family caregivers are over the age of 60. Governor Tony...