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. We are looking for groups or...

Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking is a six‐session advocacy and systems change training program that develops future leaders across the state who are able to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation...

August 13th Fall Partisan Primary Election November 5th Fall General Election The August and November elections are coming quickly. Be ready to vote by checking out our Make Your Plan to Vote fact sheet. This fact sheet informs you about registration, absentee voting,...

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features former BPDD board member David Pinno. David is an avid advocate for employment supports and benefit reform. In this article David...

Did you miss the first session of this webinar? There is still time to register for the August 15 and September 19.  sessions.  Everyday Choices: Teach Your Child to Make Choices in their Everyday Lives. Parents and Family Members: Please join this 3-part series to...

People First Wisconsin Executive Director, Cindy Bentley, celebrates 40 years of living in the community after being in foster care and then institutionalized at Southern Wisconsin Center until the age of 26. Cindy shares what is possible when people are included in...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program, an innovative program to empower people with developmental disabilities and their family members to engage in policy advocacy and leadership. This program is funded by the Inclusa...

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Jarod Falk, a resident of Oshkosh on the Autism Spectrum. You can read a small part of the article below. Click the button to read...

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Brett Maki from Madison. Brett is a volunteer, Vice President of the Youth Leadership Forum Board, 2024 recipient of the Dan Remick...