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What’s the Word: November 2025
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features Lauren Tierney. Click the button below to read the article! If you or somebody you know would like to be featured in “What’s the...
November is Family Caregiving Month
November is National Family Caregiver Month! Thank you to Governor Tony Evers for proclaiming Wisconsin’s support in honor of the dedication and compassion of family caregivers across the state. Approximately 23% of Wisconsinites or 1.1 million family members provide...
WI-BPDD Biennial Report 2023-2025
Each year we put out a report that highlights our projects and our advocacy and policy work. Every other year we put out a more in-depth Biennial Report. This is a great way for our board and staff to educate policymakers and Wisconsinites about BPDD’s impact and to...
BPDD Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality
BPDD Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality. October 13, 2025 Press Contact: Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov, (608) 220-2974; Sydney Badeau,...
Partners in Policymaking: Application Deadline extended to October 27th
The Wisconsin Partners in Policymaking program is a six-session advocacy training to prepare future leaders around the state who can work with lawmakers and communities to support the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life. Dates...
WI Disability Policy Leadership Program: Internship Applications Open
The Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellowship and Internship Program goal is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are passionate about disability rights an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career in the field of...
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities statement on federal autism report
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities statement on federal autism report Sept. 22, 2025 Press Contact: Beth Swedeen, beth.swedeen@wisconsin.gov, (608) 220-2974; Sydney Badeau, badeausydney@gmail.com Over the last several months, people with...
Movin’ Out: Ed Erwin Advocacy Award Announcement
Movin’ Out Incorporated in Madison Wisconsin is a statewide organization with a mission to partner with people with disabilities and their allies to create and sustain community integrated, safe and affordable homes for people with disabilities. In 2025 Movin’ Out is...
September 8 – 12 is National Disability Voting Rights Week
Join the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition in this national effort to make sure disabled voters are registered, ready to vote, know their rights, and have access to the ballot. One way DVC will be celebrating Disability Voting Rights Week is by hosting a ‘Know Your...