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Disability Advocacy Day: Changed to Virtual Event March 12, 2025

Disability Advocacy Day: Changed to Virtual Event March 12, 2025

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...

Youth Leadership Forum 2025: Applications are Open!

Youth Leadership Forum 2025: Applications are Open!

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...

BPDD Annual Report 2024

BPDD Annual Report 2024

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...

Disability Vote Coalition Webinar February 11th

Disability Vote Coalition Webinar February 11th

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 –...

WI Disability Policy Internship

WI Disability Policy Internship

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...

What’s the Word – January

What’s the Word – January

“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Lindsey Wood, a self-advocate living in northwestern WI. You can read a small part of the article below. Click the button below to...

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Order Free Resources from us!

We have a great selection of resources available for free! By clicking the button below you can view our toolkits, brochures and many other resources that you can order. Below is a link for the order form to request materials. If you have any questions or would like...

Medicaid 2025 Webinar: What’s at Stake and What to Do?

Medicaid 2025 Webinar: What’s at Stake and What to Do?

Medicaid: What's at Stake and What to Do National disability advocates and media reports think a federal bill will be introduced early next year that will include cuts to Medicaid. Federal changes to Medicaid will impact state budgets and state Medicaid programs(like...

Accessible Playground Webinar: Recording Available

Accessible Playground Webinar: Recording Available

Accessible playgrounds unite people by creating play spaces where children and adults with and without disabilities can enjoy meaningful experiences side-by-side. This webinar will guide you through the essential steps to bring an inclusive playground to your...

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