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U.S. House Health Reform Bill Puts People with Disabilities at Risk
The Board has issued a statement on the US House passage of the health reform bill (AHCA): U.S. House health reform bill puts people with disabilities at risk Today, the U.S. House passed a health reform bill (AHCA) that cuts Medicaid funding by 25% ($900 billion),...
Find Out About Employment First in Wisconsin
Eric Mikoleit and two Employment First ambassadors from Lakeland Union High School, Peter and Dakota, presented to the Lac du Flambeau tribal council this week about increasing employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. WI Employment First Partners receive small...
Contact Your Wisconsin Elected Officials
The Board provides a variety of contact information for Wisconsin elected officials, including email, phone, and social media contacts. Check out the complete set of resources on our current issues page under, Contact Information for Wisconsin Elected Officials...
M Adams Speaks to Partners to Policymaking
M Adams, the co-executive director of Freedom, Inc., gave a presentation on grassroots advocacy to this year’s Partners In Policymaking class. Freedom, Inc. engages low- to no-income communities of color in Dane County, WI. It works to end violence against people of...
Register Now: Circles of Life Conference 2017
Circles of Life Conference: Registration is Open.
Empowering Parents for Leadership in Milwaukee
Delores Sallis, a BPDD board member, organized a dinner and program on Empowering Parents for Leadership in Transition for Your Youth's Future in Milwaukee for more than 100 family members and youth in the African American community. The event featured Keith Jones, a...
Make Your Voice Heard! Joint Finance Committee Hearings on the State Budget
The Wisconsin Legislature Joint Finance Committee (JFC) will be holding public hearings across the state on the proposed state budget to hear what people think about it in April. Dates and locations are as follows: Monday, April 3 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) University...
Youth Leadership Forum: Apply Now!
The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school students with disabilities. It provides training in leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness to approximately 30 students with...
Disability Advocacy Day held March 21
DAD March 21, 2017