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New Video out on the Self-Determination YouTube Channel!
Jordan was just hours away from a court hearing that would have awarded his parents guardianship. In this video Jordan shares his supported decision-making story and how he almost lost his rights. Jordan and Ashley also talk about a new project they are working on for...
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grants and Vaccine Helpline
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grants and Vaccine Helpline We have selected six grantees for our new COVID-19 Vaccine Community Outreach grants! These grants focus on organizing outreach efforts and vaccination events for traditionally under-served groups of people with...
What’s the Word: July 2021
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 column comes from a letter to the editor submitted by BPDD board...
Self Determination Conference Exhibitor Applications Available
Application Requests are now available for the 2021 Self-Determination Conference. Turning Vision into Reality! October 18-20, 2021 Calling all Wisconsin organizations that support self-determination and self-directed support in Wisconsin. We encourage you to submit...
New COVID Vaccine Outreach to Caregivers Grant through BPDD
We have new COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach TO CAREGIVER grants available! Support your paid and unpaid caregivers in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through outreach and vaccination events. What are the COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach grants? These grants are for organizing...
BPDD COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline
BPDD COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline Call 608-266-7826 Monday- Friday from 10am-4pm Starting Tuesday, June 8th at 10am, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities will be providing help for adults and children with disabilities, their families,...
What’s the Word: June 2021
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 column comes from self-advocate, Partners in Policymaking graduate...
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grants Available through BPDD!
We have new COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach grants available! Support your community in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through outreach and vaccination events. What are the COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach grants? These grants are for organizing outreach efforts and vaccination...
Survival Coalition has created two surveys on State budget priorities impacting caregivers and families with children with disabilities.
The surveys will be open until 5 pm on Friday, May 14. Caregiver Crisis at Risk of Being Ignored in State Budget Legislators and the Governor are considering their funding priorities for the state budget and uses for federal COVID recovery funds right now, and there...