Every five years, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is required to submit 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.

BPDD spent a year collecting public input. More than 800 people with disabilities, families, professionals and advocates provided input.Board members reviewed the input to determine the best investment of available resources based on priorities identified statewide.

The Board has nowdrafted a2017-2021 State Plan

This plan will be in effect for the 2017-2021 federal fiscal years.

Public Comments on BPDD's 2017-2021 State Plan

The draft is now open for public comment. If you have comments or suggestions, please write to: BPDD-State Plan, 101 E. Wilson Street, Room 219, Madison, WI 53703 or emailbpdd@wisconsin.govbyMarch 14, 2016.

You may also provide comment by completing the following online survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WZWM58J.

The Board will review all the public comments and decide how to address them. If the BPDD Board determines that significant changes are needed, based on public comment, the board will send out a revised plan for an additional 45 days to gather additional feedback. Once approved and completed, the plan will besubmitted to the federal government.

Accessibility info:If you would like the State Plan draft in another language or format, please emailbpdd@wisconsin.govor call(608) 266-7826.