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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...
What’s the Word- July 2018
July 2018- Ashley Mathy Why employment is so important to me First let me introduce myself, I am Ashley Mathy and I have autism. The reason why employment is so important to me is that I have personally struggled with finding a job that was a good fit for me and I...
Register Now for the 2018 Self-Determination Conference!
Self-Determination: What’s Your Superpower? Join us at the SD Conference! The Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference empowers people with disabilities in Wisconsin to have more control over their lives. Join us for the Super Bowl of Conferences as we learn ways to...