Aptiv

10/30/2025

Aptiv’s got that Halloween spirit! We’re whipping up spooky snacks, showing off our black and orange style, and getting into all kinds of Halloween fun!

Tell us, what are you dressing up as this year? 🎃

10/28/2025

💙A big shoutout to our amazing supporters and community partners! Your kindness and commitment help individuals with disabilities thrive, grow, and live more independent lives. Thank you for being part of our mission!

10/27/2025

Join us for “Recipe for Success: Transition Planning,” a free blended workshop for families, educators, and self-advocates! Learn how to prepare for meaningful IEP transition conversations and understand the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) process.

Monday, November 10 | 5:00–6:30 p.m.
In-person at Aptiv, La Crosse OR virtually on Zoom

Pizza and cookies provided! 🍪
Register by November 3 to save your spot

10/23/2025

And just like that, this year's Self Determination Conference has come to an end. Participants in all locations had a blast with fun activities, workshops, and seeing their friends from different areas. Aptiv's very own Nate Hundt, Program Operations Director also made an appearance to present about all of the new things Aptiv has been doing. Thank you Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for this wonderful yearly opportunity. And thank you to the staff who supported participants on this trip. 💙

10/23/2025

We couldn’t do what we do without YOU! 💙 Another huge thank-you to our amazing supporters and community partners whose generosity and dedication empower individuals with disabilities to grow, reach their goals, and live more independently. Together, we’re making a lasting difference!

Robertson Ryan & Associates Stifel Hale Skemp State Bank Financial Badger Smiles

10/22/2025

We are so proud and so thankful! We wouldn't be able to make these employment opportunities possible without the help of our communities.

The City Council has declared October as Disability Employment Awareness month in Janesville!

This recognition celebrates the countless contributions residents with disabilities make to our community. City staff presented Aptiv with the resolution at their facility on Barberry Drive. For almost 50 years, the nonprofit has provided services that help people with disabilities live with greater independence and community engagement.

For learn more, visit janesvillewi.gov/cityreport.

10/21/2025

And so it begins... This year's Self Determination Conference!

Participants from all locations are having a blast so far. Getting to see each other, participate in fun activities, attending workshops, and SO much more. Thanks to Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities for hosting this incredible conference that everyone looks forward to every year.

Stay tuned the next couple of days for more fun!

10/17/2025

We’re so grateful for our incredible supporters and community partners! Your dedication helps individuals with disabilities thrive, achieve their goals, and live more independent lives. Thank you for making a lasting difference! 💙

Altra Federal Credit Union Merchants Bank

10/16/2025

We've been getting ready for spooky season!👻

Participants in mixed media class created their own monsters out of different materials!

What's your favorite craft to do during spooky season? Leave your comment below!

10/15/2025

DYK? Visual impairment affects over 100,000 Wisconsinites. Today is White Cane Safety Day, a national observance that celebrates independence and mobility for people with vision loss. Wisconsin law requires drivers to stop at least 10 feet or more from someone who is using a white cane or guide dog.

Learn more about the law from our partners at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: https://wcblind.org/events/white-cane-safety-day/

10/14/2025

Share your voice and advocate for Special Education. Let your legislators know that we need to protect strengthen this vital program.

Here is BPDD’s statement about the Friday action from the White House eliminating the entire federal Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

If you have questions or concerns, you can email the White House at https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNaGpNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoNWZ6WXFOcmVnOTVaWHVTAR4iMUubtDgVt_7etjQ8SEbnG1TtspKIsmn3R-KOmN0inIEpyTBRUyhDlx6pbw_aem_6HdEjPoRuLfMgFofFIy45g and contact your members of Congress at the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121. When you call, you need to ask by name for your senator (Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin) or your member of Congress.

10/14/2025

As we continue to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), today we celebrate January in her continued achievements at Festival! She recently celebrated 13 years of employment there and has earned various customer service awards! Keep up the amazing work, January!