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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 Partners in Policymaking graduate, Tim Carey....
October is Residents’ Rights Month
Residents’ Rights Month is celebrated nationally each October and is organized by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. The purpose is to celebrate and highlight residents living in long-term care settings of any form, their rights and those that...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Every October, NDEAM raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many ways America’s workers with disabilities contribute to the workforce. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but the...
Registration Deadline is September 30th for the 2022 Self-Determination Conference
Everyone has a story, Your voice matters October 17-19, 2022 Registration closes on September 30th for the 2022 Hybrid Self-Determination Conference! Self determination means taking control of your life. Join us in October for one of the biggest events for people...
Living Well Rights Guides
Let's Talk About Rights Guides Rights are things that people can have or do. People with disabilities should be allowed to have and do all the same things as people without disabilities. When people understand their rights, they have better lives. These guides help...
BPDD Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling on Ballot Return Assistance for People with Disabilities.
We are thrilled with today’s order from Chief U.S. District Judge James Peterson in Carey v. WEC! This order confirms that needing assistance from a person of their choice with completing and returning a ballot is a right that is protected by federal law. Therefore,...
Help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary on social media leading up to the official celebration at the Self-Determination Conference!
We have been hard at work pulling together stories and accomplishments from the 50 year history of WI BPDD. Join us over the next several months as we share videos from current and past board members/staff sharing their experiences with BPDD! If you have a story of...
Living Well Toolkit and online BPDD resource order form
People with disabilities need to be healthy, safe, and connected. This toolkit will give people simple ways to be sure you know how to do all three. We want you to have the information and tools to stay healthy, safe, and connected throughout your lifetime and not...
SPARKS Grant Applications are now open
Do you have an idea to make your community a better place for people with disabilities? Organize your grassroots group and apply for funding to help make it happen! Individuals with developmental disabilities and family members may apply. Spark grant applications due...