{"id":14058,"date":"2024-06-01T08:53:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T13:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/?page_id=14058"},"modified":"2026-05-31T19:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:16:27","slug":"wi-disability-policy-leadership-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wi-bpdd.org\/index.php\/wi-disability-policy-leadership-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WI Disability Policy Leadership Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-74px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||23px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>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 disability policy. Our program offers experiences in policy analysis, advocacy, and community engagement at state agencies, legislative offices and disability advocacy organizations. This is a BPDD project funded through a grant from Common Good Philanthropies.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empower Future Leaders<\/strong>: Give people the knowledge and skills to impact disability policy and advocate for change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Development<\/strong>: Provide valuable work experience and mentoring to boost career options in the disability policy and advocacy field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Impact<\/strong>: Build a better statewide understanding of disability issues and ways to expand inclusive policies in Wisconsin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fellowship Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Who Should Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship Program is open to individuals with developmental disabilities and family members of people with developmental disabilities who are committed to disability rights advocacy.\u00a0 Individuals with experience with state or local advocacy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you need to know?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fellowship will last one year starting in September 2026 until August 2027.\u00a0 Fellows will work full-time, 40 hours a week<\/li>\n<li>Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $63,000.\u00a0 Additional funds will be available for insurance, technology and travel.<\/li>\n<li>Each Fellow will be placed at either a state agency, legislative office, or advocacy organization.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows have access to training sessions and workshops that enhance their understanding of disability policy and advocacy.<\/li>\n<li>Fellows have opportunities to build connections with professionals in the disability policy field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can download applications by using the buttons to the right to get more information and then use the links below to apply online.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>English:\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3_Spanish\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3_Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hmong:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3_Hmong\">https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/FellowshipYr3_Hmong<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join Our Information Session:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please consider joining an information session on the Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellowship Program on June 8<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0 from 12:00pm-1:00 pm.<\/p>\n<p>The session will provide the details about the program and the application process. In addition, we will provide information about writing a good application and interviews skills. You will have a chance to ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>Register in advance for this meeting:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.thedatabank.com\/dpg\/579\/mtglistproc.asp?formid=PolicyFellowWeb&amp;caleventid=12397\">Information Session<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 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