Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Name

Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://wi-bpdd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Government Funding: BPDD is a state board authorized under the federal Developmental Disabilities Act. The board receives federal funding through the DD Act and state appropriations to support advocacy programs, grants, and administrative operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is a federally-mandated state government board that operates a portfolio of advocacy programs, leadership training initiatives, grassroots grants, employment support models, and annual conferences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Its core offerings include Partners in Policymaking (advocacy training), the Self-Determination Conference, SPARKS Grants, Partners with Business, Youth Leadership Forum, and the Wisconsin Disability Policy Leadership Program. BPDD also administers the Living Well grant program, Supported Decision-Making toolkit, Employment First initiative, and Family-Led Projects.

Product overview

Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is a state government board authorized under the federal Developmental Disabilities Act. Rather than offering a unified technology product, BPDD operates a portfolio of advocacy programs, training initiatives, grant programs, and community engagement activities. The core programs include: Partners in Policymaking (advocacy training), the Wisconsin Disability Policy Leadership Program (fellowship/intership), Partners with Business (employment support), Youth Leadership Forum, Supported Decision-Making (alternatives to guardianship toolkit), Sparks Grants, Living Well program, Employment First initiative, Self-Determination Conference (annual event), Self-Determination YouTube Channel, Building Full Lives services, Family-Led Projects, Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, Center for Youth Voice Youth Choice, Early Choice-Making Project, and Take Your Legislator to Work. These programs work together to advance the inclusion and rights of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy training, employment support, community organizing, and policy development.

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Brands

• Partners in Policymaking: A six-session advocacy training program to prepare future leaders to work with lawmakers and communities to support inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.
• Self-Determination Conference
• SPARKS Grants
• Partners with Business
• Youth Leadership Forum
• WI Disability Policy Leadership Program

Products and services

• Partners in Policymaking A six-session advocacy training program designed to develop future leaders who can work with legislators and communities to support the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life.
• Wisconsin Disability Policy Leadership Program A year-long paid Fellowship and short-term internship program that provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families hands-on experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and community engagement at state agencies, legislative offices, and disability advocacy organizations.
• Partners with Business An employment support model that helps businesses hire and support workers with disabilities using co-worker support, matching employees with disabilities with jobs that fit their skills and interests.
• Youth Leadership Forum A week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities.
• Supported Decision-Making A formal process and toolkit providing alternatives to guardianship, empowering individuals with disabilities to make informed decisions about their lives while involving family and friends in complex decisions.
• Sparks Grants Grassroots community organizing grants that organize local groups to make positive changes in their communities affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Living Well A grant program developing approaches to improve home and community-based services for people with developmental disabilities, focusing on health, safety, independence, and well-being.
• Employment First An initiative designed to improve integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities through community outreach, policy changes, and employer engagement.
• Self-Determination Conference An annual conference empowering people with disabilities to have more control over their lives through sessions on living independently, community participation, and directing public funds.
• Building Full Lives Community-based services supporting people with disabilities to safely explore, connect, and contribute to their communities while developing specific life skills.
• Family-Led Projects Networks of families with children with disabilities that work together to identify and meet their needs through person-centered planning, resource sharing, and advocacy.
• Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition A non-partisan effort to get members of Wisconsin's disability community to the polls through education and voter engagement.
• Take Your Legislator to Work An advocacy program that takes legislators to workplaces where people with disabilities are employed to demonstrate their contributions to the local economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 people attended the Self-Determination Conference - one of Wisconsin's largest disability events
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Disability Rights WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability Rights Wisconsin is the state Protection and Advocacy Organization mandated to work with BPDD under the Developmental Disabilities Act. DRW protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide and advances dignity, equality, and self-determination through legal advocacy.
• Waisman CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Waisman Center is Wisconsin's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, mandated to partner with BPDD under the DD Act. The center advances knowledge through research, training, services, and outreach on developmental disabilities.
• Department of Health Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS is a state agency partner overseeing Medicaid programs including Family Care, IRIS, and Children's Long-Term Support waivers. DHS ensures quality care and works with local counties and community partners on disability services.
• Department of Public Instruction (DPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPI is the state agency advancing public education and libraries in Wisconsin. BPDD partners with DPI on supported decision-making in schools, transition planning, and special education initiatives.
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVR is a federal/state program designed to obtain, maintain, and advance employment for people with disabilities through employment services, counseling, and employer partnerships.
• Wisconsin Independent Living CentersimportantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent Living Centers are consumer-directed, non-profit organizations providing peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, and systems advocacy. They serve as device loan centers under the WisTech Assistive Technology Program.
• People First WisconsinimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeople First Wisconsin is a statewide self-advocacy organization for people with disabilities. The organization helps individuals with disabilities learn to speak up for themselves, share ideas, friendships, and information through group organizing.
• Survival CoalitionimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Survival Coalition of Wisconsin Disability Organizations is a cross-disability coalition of more than 40 state and local organizations focused on changing policies and practices supporting people with disabilities to be full community participants.
• The Arc WisconsinimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc Wisconsin promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in community life through locally affiliated chapters statewide.
• Family Voices of WisconsinimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Voices guides families through the healthcare system to find services for their children and trains families to advocate for their children and ensure family voices are heard in policy-making.
• WI FACETSimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerWisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support helps parents understand special education laws, build partnerships with service providers, connect to community resources, and advocate effectively for their children.
• Independence FirstimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependence First is a Milwaukee-based Independent Living Center. BPDD hosts community conversations at this location for people with disabilities and their family members to discuss pressing issues.
• InControl WisconsinimportantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInControl Wisconsin manages the Self-Determination Conference for BPDD, handling registration and conference coordination for this major annual event for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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