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2018-2019 SPARKS Grants Awarded
WI BPDD is happy to announce that 6 new Sparks Grants have been awarded for 2018-19. Congratulations to the following: Celebrating Ability-Stoughton who will raise awareness about inclusion using the Dan Habib film, Intelligent Lives, as the start of a discussion...
What’s The Word- October 2018
October 2018- Anntrice Brown Miss Understood A little bit about me. I am a visually impaired individual born with this disability. I also carry two more powerful disconnections with society: I am female and then finally born black. Feeling that slavery should have...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
"America’s Workforce: Empowering All" The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate...
2017-2018 Annual Report
Each year WI BPDD is required to report out on our projects/events and how they have contributed to our five year state plan. The report details our Board’s mission, membership, goals, accomplishments, and budget. 2017-2018 Annual report Our federal charge in the...
What’s The Word- September 2018
September-2018 Mike, is a self-advocate and a systems advocate at IndependenceFirst where he has worked for 24 years As a person with a disability, Mike is driven to make a positive change. No one can shout as loud as you can about the issues in your life. No...
Employment First Conference 2018 Summary
The passing of Wisconsin’s Employment First law in March 2018 was a major milestone in our state’s efforts to support people with disabilities to pursue community employment goals. This was a momentous occasion for many advocates, schools and service providers...
SPARKS Grants: Application Deadline Extended
Application Deadline Extended to August 31st The purpose of SPARKS Grants is to organize local grassroots groups to make changes in their communities that result in a positive impact on the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD),...
Employment First: Partner Grant Applications Available
Applications for the Employment First (EF) Partner Grants are now available! WI Employment First, funded through WI-BPDD, is seeking partners to engage in community outreach activities in local communities that lead to increased community, integrated employment...
What’s the Word- August 2018
The “Secret Skills” of Self-Advocates By: Stephenie Noggle Life with a disability often feels like living in an alternative paradigm under construction. Just when you think you’ve got the pattern figured out, a new set of mandates or regulations alters it, leaving you...