Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Florida.
Florida
One-To-One Friendships
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
Integrated
Employment
Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
Leadership Development
Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.
Inclusive
Living
Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”
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Events
September 15, 2026
Online
From Overwhelmed to Empowered
September 17, 2026
Online
The Four Financial Cornerstones
A new fundraising initiative that brings together a passion for golf and a commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with IDD.
News & Stories
Turning the Sibling Experience into Connection, Advocacy and Empowerment.
New communities empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live independently and thrive.
New entrepreneurship initiative empowers individuals with IDD through mentorship, business development, and leadership.
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A 501(c)(3) Organization