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2017 Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Contacts
Contact information for the 2017 Wisconsin Congressional Delegation. To find out who represents you, see www.WhoRepresentsMe.Info (Click on image to see in detail) U.S. Senate Senator Tammy Baldwin (D) www.baldwin.senate.gov 800-247-5645...
Congress: House bill changing Medicaid/ACA moving quickly, contact your Congressmen with questions
National Disability Groups report the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) replacement bill will be referred to committee for mark up this Wednesday. This bill is also anticipated to contain major changes to Medicaid that will reduce funding, and could result in...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Annual Employment First Conference – Registration Open!
The Wisconsin Board for Developmental Disabilities, Wisconsin APSE and People First Host the Fourth Annual Employment First Conference
Join Us for Disability Advocacy Day – March 10
Disability Advocacy Day is designed to connect you with your legislators so you can talk about issues that matter to you. You are the expert in sharing how legislative policies affect people with disabilities in their everyday lives. Registration is due by...
SPARKS Grant Recipients Speak at NIU
Biranna Richardson and Lance Owens made a presentation about Artworking to a group of 30-35 graduate-level art students at NIU School of Art and Design yesterday. Biranna and Lance spoke on Artworking’s innovative model of employment and business development for...
State Budget Training: Register Now
Want to learn more about what’s in the WI state budget that impacts the disability community and how you can get involved? Participate in one of our FREE trainings held statewide (nearly 20 locations) coming up in March. BPDD in partnership with The Arc Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin will be hosting trainings statewide. Register here and share the flyer that lists ALL state locations widely with your friends!
Summit at Capitol Champions Increased Employment for People with Disabilities
More than 40 legislators, many employers and employees with disabilities from around the state demonstrated their commitment to increase employment for people with disabilities at today’s Disability Employment Summit and Take Your Legislator to Work Alumni Reception at the Capitol.
Gwen McGee: Partner in Policymaking
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities is making an effort to reach and interact with communities that are more diverse. Our programs, such as Partners in Policymaking, the Youth Leadership Forum, and SPARKS grants are available to everyone in...