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Best Buddies Works to Make Inclusive Space at Homecoming

Best Buddies Works to Make Inclusive Space at Homecoming

Best Buddies Works to Make Inclusive Space at Homecoming

Oct 25, 2023 | Blog |
Two friendship participants smiling for the camera

“‘Best Buddies, and their sponsors, Mrs. Bleck and Ms. Bloom jumped right in and started meeting with their Executive Board to start planning for an alternative option for the 2023 Homecoming Dance,’ Huntington said, adding that Cruz was very active in the planning process.”

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ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL:
Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies’ 11 formal programs — Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies®, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions and Inclusive Living— engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 49 countries, positively impacting the lives of nearly one million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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