Best Buddies Family Support provides families with essential resources to navigate raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its pioneering program, Eunie’s Buddies, honors Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a dedicated advocate for individuals with IDD and founder of Special Olympics.
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Best Buddies is expanding. The nonprofit that supports people with disabilities now offers a new program. It provides support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A group of hardworking and unique students returned from a major learning experience to teach people with disabilities inclusion and independence. Meeting some of your best friends and growing together is what the Best Buddies program is all about. This dedicated group of local students just returned from putting those words into action at an international leadership conference in Bloomington, Indiana.
On May 21, Anthony K. Shriver, Founder and CEO of Best Buddies International, was interviewed by Savannah Guthrie on NBC's Today Show. They discussed Best Buddies' mission to foster inclusion for the IDD community and the new initiative, Eunie's Buddies.
Bringing friendship and employment opportunities to people with disabilities across Albania.
This two-day event will Feature Actress Cheryl Hines, Actress and Disability Advocate Amanda Booth, Author and Advocate Jess Ronne, Expert-led Workshops, Wellness Experiences and Opportunities for Meaningful Connection.
Best Buddies Living ribbon cutting in Austin, TX