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All persons with disabilities and their families shall be empowered to exercise and enjoy the full extent of their rights and to pursue the greatest possible quality of life.

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Happy Disability Pride Month 2025!

About Disability Pride Month In July, we celebrate the history of the disability community in the United States. This month is important because the Americans…
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WI BPDD: Conversation Cafes 2025

About the Listening Sessions The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) wants to hear from you about the most important issues affecting people…
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Public Comment Period: IRIS Waiver Renewal

About the IRIS Waiver Renewal The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is renewing the Include, Respect, I Self-Direct (IRIS) waiver. During the renewal process, they’d…
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Wisconsin Department of Corrections: July 2025 Friends and Family Forum

About the Forum The Department of Corrections is hosting a forum on July 28 for friends and family of people who are currently incarcerated or…
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Major Win for Students with Disabilities in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools Case

On June 12, 2025, the United States Supreme Court rejected an increased standard for school-aged children asserting their rights under federal disability rights laws. Disability…
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