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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...
Registration is open for the 2025 Employment First Conference
Registration is open for the 2025 Wisconsin Employment First Conference. The conference is May 20th at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Register, see the conference agenda, and find hotel block information on the Wisconsin APSE website. Early bird registration...
Joint Committee on Finance: Budget Listening Sessions
The Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance is moving forward on Wisconsin's two-year spending plan (the 2025-27 State Budget). It has announced four public hearings across the state to hear from people like you about what you think is important to prioritize in...
WI Disability and Aging Statement on Federal Proposals to Cut U.S. Health and Human Services and Dismantle Administration on Community Living
WI Disability and Aging Statement on Federal Proposals to Cut U.S. Health and Human Services and Dismantle Administration on Community Living Contacts: Beth Swedeen, (608) 220-2924, WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Kim Marheine, (920) 232-5826, WI...
What’s the Word: March 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 Erin Miller an advocate from the Milwaukee area. You can read a small part of the article below. Click the button below to read the...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
We are working with our national organization NACDD, to promote the lives of people with developmental disabilities! The campaign will raise awareness about the contributions people with developmental disabilities make in all areas of community life, as well as...