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2027-2031 State Plan Public Comments

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

After collecting ideas from over 500 people, BPDD has drafted a 2027-2031 State Plan. You can read the plain language version or the full version.

You can give public comments on the plan by completing this survey.
1.Goal 1
By September 2031, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families are treated with dignity and use their human rights so they can fully belong and participate in their communities.

Objective 1.1: By September 2031, as a result of BPDD action, 500 people with I/DD have greater well-being through social connections, making decisions about their lives, and accessing community-based mental health resources.

Objective 1.2: By September 2031, by participating in BPDD activities, 1,000 people with I/DD and their families are better able to meet their needs by using their rights.

Objective 1.3: By September 2031, BPDD will partner with the Developmental Disabilities network, state agencies, and/or other organizations to respond to natural or human-made disasters that impact people with I/DD and their families.



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2.Goal 2
By September 2031, the voice of people with I/DD impacts all systems and decisions so that people with disabilities and their families have better lives.

Objective 2.1: By September 2031, BPDD will strengthen our statewide self-advocacy organization and improve the advocacy skills of 900 people with I/DD to expand the number of people using these skills effectively.

Objective 2.2: By September 2031, because of BPDD action, 1,000 people with I/DD and their families take on leadership roles in their communities and provide leadership training to their peers.

Objective 2.3: By September 2031, 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 policies and practices that increase or protect community participation, decision-making and full inclusion.

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4.Is there anything we can do to make them easier to read or understand?
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8.Which of the following best describes the area you live in?
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