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He’s Living His Own Life. And as a ‘Best Buddy,’ He Helps Others Do the Same

He’s Living His Own Life. And as a ‘Best Buddy,’ He Helps Others Do the Same

He’s Living His Own Life. And as a ‘Best Buddy,’ He Helps Others Do the Same

Nov 1, 2023 | News, News Archive, News Front Page, News Sidebar |
Glenn Hiro giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

“Glenn Hiro is a role model for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or IDD. He’s also a role model for those who don’t.”

Read the full article here and read the blog post about Glenn here.

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