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Election Day is November 5th! Are you ready?
3 things to know: Your rights! Know your rights so you can speak up for yourself. https://disabilityvote.org/2021/voting-rights-fact-sheet/ Make a Plan! How will you vote? Do you have the proper photo ID? Do you know what accommodations you can ask for? Check...
The Living Well Blueprint
The Living Well Blueprint is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities who receive home and community-based services (HCBS). It is a vital resource for individuals, providers, and state agencies, each playing a...
Partners in Policymaking Application Deadline Extended to October 18th
Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking is a six‐session advocacy and systems change training program that develops future leaders across the state who are able to work with legislators and communities on policies and initiatives that will support the full participation...
WI Disability Vote Coalition: October 15th Webinar
The WI Disability Vote Coalition will have one more free online webinar before the election. The webinar will be held October 15 from 12:00-12:45pm. This webinar will cover:• What’s on the ballot• Constitutional Amendment question• The variety of ways you can vote•...
Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship Program: Apply Today!
The Wisconsin Disability Policy Internship is a 4-6 month, part-time (20 hour a week) paid internship designed to provide an early public policy career level experience in disability policy. Interns will earn $20 an hour and will work within key Wisconsin policy...
Partners with Business Grantees Announced and 2023 Annual Report Available
The Wisconsin Legislature established the Partners with Business initiative to assist businesses interested in employing people with disabilities using an evidenced-based coaching model. During the past state fiscal year, Partners with Business provided grant funds...
SPARKs Grantees Announced
BPDD has awarded 4 Sparks Grants to the following communities to help people with disabilities develop meaningful relationships and be part of their communities. Please join us in congratulating them! Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour, WI will host an inclusion day...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more...
Creating Healthy, Safe, and Connected Communities: The Living Well Blueprint
Free Webinar!September 25, 2024 from 2-3:30pm CT Join The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for an exciting and informative webinar as we unveil the Wisconsin Living Well Blueprint and its accompanying website. The Blueprint was designed to...