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Supported Decision-Making Training
Supported Decision-Making and other Alternatives to Guardianship Training Keeping individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults in Charge of their lives Friday, February 28, 10-4:00 Best Western Premier Park Hotel 22 S Carroll St, Madison WI 53703 This training is...
Building Full Lives: Video Stories
We have some new, wonderful videos highlighting our Building Full Lives Project! The Building Full Lives project helps vocational and day service providers deliver more employment and day supports in the community. The goal is to have people with disabilities safely...
Self Determination YouTube Channel
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is sponsoring a new self-determination project – the Self-Determination Channel - a YouTube channel by and for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Self-Determination Channel stands...
What’s the Word: January 2020
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 Madison school board member, attorney and...
What’s the Word – September 2019
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 BPDD board member Andy Thain who is also a...
Self-Determination Conference How Technology Can Empower
October 14-16 , 2019 Join us for one of the biggest events for people with disabilities and the people who support them. Learn how technology can empower people with disabilities in Wisconsin to have more control over their lives. 10 Ways to experience at the...
Supported Decision-Making Training: All Presentation Powerpoints
Last Friday was the 1st statewide Supported Decision-Making training and with 400 people in attendance we know that there is a huge need for this information around the state. Below you can find all the powerpoint presentations from the training along with a link to...
Become a Partner in Policymaking 2019-2020
Applications Due Sept. 30! Learn how to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. In this six‐session program you will learn how to become...
What’s the Word – August 2019
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 BPDD board member David Pinno who is a policy...