Fighting the social, physical and economic isolation plaguing those with developmental disabilities
Jessica Berkelman and Patrick Elmore introduce the services available at Best Buddies.
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Meet Lara and Josie, buddies from sixth grade to high school graduation
I was born at Tampa General Hospital in 1983; I was raised by my aunt, BJ, in Florida after my parents dropped me off at my grandmother’s house and never came back. School was hard for me. I was teased until I found Best Buddies in middle school. My bond with my middle school buddy helped me because I felt protected from everyone’s teasing and her friendship gave me something to look forward to every day...
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