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The Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities was established to advocate on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, foster welcoming and inclusive communities, and improve the disability service system. The Council's mission is to help people with developmental disabilities become independent, productive, and included in all facets of community life.

In the News at WCDD:

Self -Directed Support Grants

The Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is currently looking for people to be trained as Self-Directed Support (SDS) Coaches in the Milwaukee area. Coaches assist individuals seeking Self- Directed Supports through a Managed Care Organization, Partnership Program or IRIS (Self-Directed Supports Waiver) to receive appropriate services. SDS Coaches are chosen from different areas of the state in which Family Care has been implemented or is about to be implemented. Consideration will be given to individuals who live in counties where Family Care is currently available or implementation is scheduled for 2009.

Disaster and Emergency Planning Project

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) recently announced the launch of a new statewide Disaster and Emergency Planning Project for people with disabilities. The intent of the project is to provide easy to use information and strategies to people with disabilities in the event of a disaster or emergency. The project will work with state and local agencies, providers, and people with disabilities to create useful products. To find out more information about the project, contact Michael Steinhauer at 608-266-8337 or by email at: Michael.steinhauer@wisconsin.gov.

BPDD's E-Newsletter: News 'n Notes

Please see the latest News 'n Notes for information on:

• DAWN Grassroots Grants
• New Board Member
• May Board Meeting
• Circles of Life Conference

WCDD Becomes BPDD

The current 2007-09 State Budget signed into law last October changed the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities (WCDD) to the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD). The new Board will be an independent state agency rather than attached to the Department of Health and Family Services. Look for a new Board logo and web site in the coming months.

WCDD Publications

Visitors to the WCDD website can now order WCDD and other publications distributed by WCDD from this website. Go to the publications page to view this redesigned section. Publications are arranged by:

• Subject
• Author
• Newest
• On-line
• Most Popular
• En español
• All Publications
• Discontinued (publications no longer available from WCDD)

Disability Advocates Wisconsin Network (DAWN)

The Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities has created DAWN, a network of people who care about disability issues. The new website for DAWN is dawninfo.org.

DAWN E-mail Network Sign-up