Every five years, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) submits a plan to the federal government for systems change focused on improving the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities through full inclusion and participation in all aspects of community life.

After collecting comments from over 500 stakeholders, BPDD has drafted a 2022-2026 State Plan. You can read the complete plan here.

You may provide public comments on the two goals of the plan by completing this survey. 

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* 1. Goal 1                                                      Amount for Grants: $80,000
By September 2026, people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families are aware of and able to access, use, and improve programs to maximize inclusion, self-determination, productivity, integration, and independence in community life as evidenced by:

Objective 1.1:  By September 30, 2026, as a result of BPDD action, 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families will say they know about and can access the supports they need to live the lives they want.   

Objective 1.2:  By September 30, 2026, as a result of BPDD action, 100 families of young children of color will use the public services, public programs and community supports they need. 

Objective 1.3:  By September 30, 2026, the Board will act as a policy adviser to the legislature, Governor, and other policymakers on policies that impact all aspects of community life, decision-making, and full inclusion, resulting in 25 improved policies and practices that increase community participation, decision making and full inclusion.

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* 2. Goal 2                                                  Amount for Grants: $300,000 
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience equity, access, and opportunity to foster authentic relationships and be seen as valued contributors to their communities as evidenced by:

Objective 2.1:  By September 30, 2026, as a result of BPDD action, 650 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will say they have increased social connection and reduced isolation. 

Objective 2.2:  By September 30, 2026, as a result of BPDD action and through collaboration with the Developmental Disabilities Network, 775 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will make choices about their everyday lives.

Objective 2.3:  September 30th, 2026, as a result of BPDD action, 900 self-advocates will engage in effective advocacy.

Objective 2.4:  By September 30th, 2026, as a result of BPDD action, 250 self-advocates will participate in leadership training and practice their leadership skills across all aspects of community life.

Definitions:
Developmental Disabilities Network: three agencies that each state is required to have: a Protection and Advocacy organization, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities Council. In Wisconsin, these include Disability Rights Wisconsin, Waisman Center, and Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.


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* 3. Are these goals and objectives easy to understand?

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* 4. Is there anything we can do to make them easier to read or understand?

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* 5. Please tell us about yourself.  I am...

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* 6. Please tell us whether you are: 

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* 7. Do you identify as:

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* 8. Which of the following best describes the area you live in?

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