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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...
What’s the Word- September 2024
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features Kelsey McNamara an artist from the Fox Valley area and will be a speaker at the Self-Determination Conference this year! If you or...
WI Disability Vote Coalition: Lunch and Learn Sept 17th
September 17th is National Voter Registration Day! The Disability Vote Coalition is celebrating by having a Lunch and Learn on being prepared for the Presidential Election. Join us September 17th from 12:00-12:45 pm to learn how to register or check your...
Self-Determination Conference 2024 – Registration Open Through Sept 20th
Registration is open for the 2024 Self-Determination Conference! Use the link below to find more information about the conference and to register today! The Self-Determination Conference is one of Wisconsin’s biggest (and most amazing) event for people with...
SPARKs Grant Applications Due Sept 6th
Do you have an idea to make your community a better place for people with disabilities? Organize your grassroots group and apply for funding to help make it happen! Individuals with developmental disabilities and family members may apply. We are looking for groups or...
Partners in Policymaking Applications Due Oct 4th
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 – Make Your Plan to Vote
August 13th Fall Partisan Primary Election November 5th Fall General Election The August and November elections are coming quickly. Be ready to vote by checking out our Make Your Plan to Vote fact sheet. This fact sheet informs you about registration, absentee voting,...
What’s the Word – August 2024
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article features former BPDD board member David Pinno. David is an avid advocate for employment supports and benefit reform. In this article David...