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Families Supporting Families: Grant Opportunity Available!
We are partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to support under-served families who have school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We want to partner with an individual, a community-based organization or a school...
Disability Advocacy Day 2025: Save the Date
After another successful Disability Advocacy Day, we wanted to share the date for 2025! Join us in-person in Madison on March 12th, 2025 to meet with your elected officials!
Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Family Members
Join the BPDD Living Well team and long-term care providers to learn about the Let’s Talk About Rights series for family members and guardians. Learn about how to use this tool to educate yourself on the rights that all people with disabilities have and how you can...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Governor Tony Evers has officially proclaimed March as DD Awareness Month in Wisconsin! The campaign will raise awareness about the contributions people with developmental disabilities make in all areas of community life, as well as awareness to the barriers that...
What’s the Word – March 2024
What's the word is a column where we feature a different leader in Wisconsin living with a disability. “What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month's article comes from BPDD board Vice Chair,...
Youth Leadership Forum 2024: Applications Open
Become a part of the youth that lead us! This week-long forum is for high school students with disabilities who want to learn more about leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness. Do you want to: - Meet other students your age from around the state who...
Disability Advocacy Day – Registration Closes Friday March 1st
Disability Advocacy Day: March 20, 2024 March 1st is the final day to register for Disability Advocacy Day. We won't be able to accept late registrations or walk-ins so make sure you get registered. Register today to join us in Madison on Wednesday March 20th with...
Supported Decision Making Webinar hosted by BPDD and WI FACETS
What Does Supported Decision-Making look like for Wisconsin’s Youth with Disabilities? Hosted by BPDD and WI FACETS on February 28th at 6:00pm, Join our Youth Voice, Youth Choice Ambassadors, and a parent for a peek into how they use Supported Decision-Making and how...
Living Well – Know Your Rights Webinar for Providers
Join the BPDD Living Well team and long-term care providers to learn about the Let’s Talk About Rights series for providers on February 21st from 12-1pm. Learn about how to use this tool to educate staff on the rights that all people with disabilities have and how...