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  Contacts: Beth Swedeen, (608) 220-2924, WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Kim Marheine, (920) 232-5826, WI...

“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...

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...

Survival Coalition of Wisconsin disability organizations is changing its Disability Advocacy Day March 12 from in-person to a virtual event. This will allow people who could not participate because of transportation challenges to register and participate. We will have...

The Youth Leadership Forum is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities to learn leadership and self-advocacy skills.  When/Where: July 6 – 11, 2025 at Edgewood College in...

Each year we put out a report that highlights our projects and our advocacy and policy work.  This is a great way for our board and staff to educate policymakers and Wisconsinites about BPDD’s impact and to appreciate how our five year state plan is progressing. Click...

The next election is a primary on February 18th. February elections in WI can be unpredictable with winter weather. If you’d like to vote absentee, request your ballot today! Why Primaries Matter A Disability Vote Coalition  Zoom Webinar February 11, 2025 | 12:00 –...

BPDD in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation is proud to announce the placement of 8 Disability Policy Program interns.  BPDD’s Internship program is made possible through funding from the Inclusa Foundation, which supports initiatives aimed at advancing services...