The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation announces the selection of two outstanding Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellows for the 2025-2026 term. BPDD’s Fellowship program is made possible through funding from the Inclusa Foundation, which supports initiatives aimed at advancing services and policies for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Their continued commitment to fostering leadership and advocacy has been instrumental in bringing this program to life and ensuring its success.
We congratulate Tiffany Schanno of Sheboygan and Ranjit Singh of Menomonee Falls. These remarkable candidates were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants for their expertise, passion, and commitment to disability policy and advocacy.
Tiffany will serve her Fellowship at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the Division of Medicaid Services, where she will focus on children and adult long-term care projects. She will contribute to key projects on intellectual and developmental disability and mental health, competitive integrated employment, and strength-based assessment tools.
Ranjit will serve his Fellowship at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in the Division of Quality Assurance. He will contribute to key projects aimed at evaluating the use of technology in residential settings, consumer education and communication, and rules related to assisted living facilities.
Beth Swedeen, BPDD Executive Director, praised the quality of the fellows, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany and Ranjit to our second year of the program. Among a highly competitive statewide pool of candidates, both Tiffany and Ranjit bring an exceptional understanding of public policy, along with lived experience of programs and policies. Their contributions will surely have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.”
The program opened the Internship applications on October 1, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information at WI Disability Policy Leadership Program – Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (wi-bpdd.org)
For more information about the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program and application details, contact Sally Flaschberger at sally.flaschberger@wisconsin.
