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Best Buddies Leadership Conference promotes inclusion and friendship

Best Buddies Leadership Conference promotes inclusion and friendship

Best Buddies Leadership Conference promotes inclusion and friendship

Jul 28, 2025 | News |
Matt Lincoln stands smiling in front of a historic stone building at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Indiana. Behind him are colorful vertical banners reading “Inclusion,” “Empowerment,” “Leadership Development,” and “Living Inclusion,” along with purple archways at the building entrances featuring the Best Buddies logo.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (CBS12) — Hundreds of people from across the United States and beyond have gathered at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University to celebrate friendship and promote inclusivity in schools and communities. The event, which draws participants from places as far as Tanzania, aims to spread the message of inclusion and kindness.

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Tags: Anthony K. ShriverBest BuddiesBest Buddies Leadership ConferenceEmploymentfriendshipInclusionIndiana UniversityIntellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesLivingSouth FloridaSpread The Word
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