BOSTON (WHDH) – Meet Elanor Jones.
With every keystroke, she’s breaking down barriers.
“It can sometimes be a lot, but it’s manageable,” said Jones.
Jones is a clerical assistant. She says her work makes her proud.
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On Friday, March 21, 2025, our incredible Best Buddies participants took over the TODAY Show to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and Best Buddies Month!
The disability rights movement has made significant strides over the past decades, fighting against discrimination to advance equal access and inclusion. An ongoing challenge, however, remains expanding competitive integrated employment...
BOSTON (WHDH) - Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cemented his impact both on and off the football field this season. In addition to being an MVP candidate in just his second season, he has also teamed up with Boston-based nonprofit Best Buddies. Best Buddies helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs and lead full lives.
Over the weekend, thousands of Best Buddies participants from around the world convened at Indiana University for the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. For many, this isn’t just a conference — it’s a reunion.
A new fundraising initiative that brings together a passion for golf and a commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with IDD.
Nearly 2,800 global leaders will gather July 17–20 at the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference, where the theme "One Team, One World" celebrates friendship, leadership, and inclusion through inspiring speakers, training, and shared experiences.