In October, the WI Disability Vote Coalition held a webinar on the election process in WI. This webinar helps Wisconsinites understand how elections work in Wisconsin. You will learn about the roles of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, County and …
You can relive some of the best moments from the Self-Determination conference by watching the 2026 wrap-up video! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to build community, learn about advocacy, share information, and make new connections! We are …
Are you a person with a disability or family member? If so, we want to hear from you! Please take a couple of minutes to complete our short, annual survey. Your feedback helps us understand how our projects impact people’s lives.
Disability Advocacy Day is a day-long event focused on connecting Self-Advocates with their legislators to talk about issues that matter to them. Join us in-person in Madison on March 18, 2027 to meet with your elected officials! Registration will open in …
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. Click the button below to read the full proclamation and stay …
Wisconsin policymakers need to understand disability and aging issues: People’s lives depend on it MADISON – Half of Wisconsin residents are family caregivers, older adults, or people with disabilities, but the policy concerns they care about are largely …
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features David Pinno a former board member for WI-BPDD and WI Partners in Policymaking Graduate. Click the button below to read …
Registration Extended for the 2026 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference. Join us for this year’s conference: The Power of Self-Determination; Technology, Community and You! Check out the conference brochure for more details: www.sdc.wi-bpdd.org Register …
October 8, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: Online, via Zoom, Register for this webinar here Registration is free and required. Please share with your networks! Speakers Confirmed: Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Lisa …
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) want to strengthen their partnerships with Wisconsin’s underreached communities, including communities of color and communities …
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 …
Registration is open 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.sdc.wi-bpdd.org …
Survival Coalition is hosting a series of policy issue forums this fall. Our first is about Medicaid Aid in Dying laws, and how these policies may impact people with disabilities and families. Learn about key issues and areas of concern, what laws look …
The Wisconsin Legislature established the Partners with Business initiative to assist businesses interested in employing people with disabilities using an evidence-based coaching model. During the past state fiscal year, Partners with Business provided …
“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features Amanda Henning, a Partners in Policymaking and Youth Leadership Forum graduate. Click the button below to read the full …
This series builds leadership at every level from your own person-centered planning, to serving on boards and councils in your community, to systems advocacy that shapes policy. This 3-part webinar series is presented by BPDD and Wisconsin Managed Care …
Calling all Wisconsin special education families! Survival Coalition is helping conduct a statewide survey of parents of students with disabilities about their experiences with special education in Wisconsin. The survey is intended to help inform schools, …
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 …
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, …
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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