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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Press Releases

14 Press Releases
  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

    Partners in Policymaking: Applications open for 2026-2027 class

    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 …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 22:31 GMT

    Disability Vote Coalition: Lunch n Learn Webinar 7/28

    Join the WI Disability Vote Coalition for a Lunch n Learn webinar on July 28th from 12-1pm. Many families are unaware that their family member can retain the right to vote even if they have a guardian.  This webinar will cover how to preserve that right, …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 22:31 GMT

    July is Disability Pride Month

    Disability Pride Month is celebrated annually each year in July. Disability Pride started as a day of celebration when the ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The first officially recognized Disability Pride Month was in July 2015 for the 25th …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 22:31 GMT

    Self-Determination Conference 2026: Registration is open!

    Registration opened today, July 1 for the 2026 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference! Join us in-person for this year’s conference: The Power of Self-Determination; Technology, Community and YOU! Check out the conference brochure for more details: www. …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Federal Funding Webinar 2026: Register for Friday 7/10

    We are not having a webinar this week in recognition of the July 4th holiday. We will be back July 10th!  We will cover what is happening in the state and the latest in Congress, actions the federal administration is taking, and the impacts HR 1 is having …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

    BPDD Community Conversation in Milwaukee: July 23rd 2026

    Join our board members and staff on July 23rd, 2026 from 10:30am-12:00pm at Independence First in Milwaukee. We want to hear directly from people with disabilities and their family members on pressing issues to the disability community. Our new 5-year …

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  • Published on June 23, 2026 - 13:02 GMT

    WI Disability Policy Leadership Program: Fellowship Applications Due June 24th

    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 …

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  • Published on June 22, 2026 - 20:11 GMT

    Self-Determination Conference 2026: DieHard Nominations Open

    NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 DIEHARD Awards Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve community supports for individuals with disabilities?  Do they support self-determination?  Nominate them for a Diehard Award in one of the …

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  • Published on June 2, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

    Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver: Public Comments Open

    The Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver Renewal is open for public comment through June 13th, 2026! Learn about the CLTS Program renewal and read the waiver application on the CLTS Program Waiver Renewal webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/clts/renewal. …

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  • Published on May 14, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

    WI-BPDD welcomes Jenny Price as new Executive Director

    Jenny Price joins BPDD as a veteran communications professional and parent advocate with strong ties to BPDD’s work and mission. She began her career as an award-winning journalist, reporting for the Associated Press from Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kansas …

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  • Published on May 11, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

    Self Determination YouTube Channel

    Do you see life as a journey? Are you looking for a path that empowers you? The Self-Determination Channel are a group of self-advocates with developmental or intellectual disabilities who believe self-determination is essential to living their best life …

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  • Published on May 11, 2026 - 21:55 GMT

    Employment First Conference 2026: Registration Open

    Register now for WI APSE’s 2026 Wisconsin Employment First Conference! This year’s conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on June 1–2, 2026. This year’s theme is Talent Unlock | Workforce Strong. Exhibitor and microenterprise …

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  • Published on May 11, 2026 - 21:52 GMT

    Self-Determination Conference 2026: Exhibitor Applications Open

    Are you interested in exhibiting at the 2026 Self-Determination Conference? Apply to be an exhibitor! Exhibit tables will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Space is limited, and only applications from exhibitors that directly …

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  • Published on May 1, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

    Employment Outreach Mini-Grant Opportunity

    Are you interested in increasing competitive integrated employment (CIE) opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, we want to partner with you! The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, in …

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