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Looking for a specific document to download? Below you will find downloadable resources and videos mentioned throughout BBU.

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For resources in Spanish, visit our Spanish Resources page.

Getting Started with Best Buddies

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Read about Best Buddies

Ambassadors (PDF)
Best Buddies Brochure (PDF)
e-Buddies (PDF)
Evidence Based Support for Best Buddies Programs (PDF)
Friendship Programs (URL)
Jobs Program (URL)
Leadership Programs (URL)
Living Program (URL)
What to Expect When You Join Best Buddies (PNG)

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Watch Videos about Best Buddies

Best Buddies: 60-Second PSA (Video)
Best Buddies PSA (Video)
Best Buddies: One-to-One Friendship (Video)
Best Buddies at Excelsior Elementary School (Video)
Best Buddies: Madeline & Zach (Video)
Born This Way – Building Friendships & Careers (Video)
Best Buddies at Rover Elementary (Video)
What to Expect When You Join Best Buddies (Video)
What to Expect When You Join Best Buddies – Spanish (Video)

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Join Best Buddies

Membership Application, Online (URL)
Membership Application, Printable (PDF) –
Arabic, English, French, Haitian Creole,
Hmong, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Mandarin, Polish,
Portuguese (Brazilian), Somali, Spanish

Chapter Basics

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Starting a School Chapter

New Schools Chapter Guide (PDF)
Starting a Chapter Steps (PNG)
Chapter Roadmap (PDF)

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School Chapter Framework

Best Buddies Glossary (PDF)
Host Site Partnership Guide (PDF)
School Program Dates and Deadlines (PDF)

Using the Best Buddies Logo

Best Buddies Color Palette (PDF)
Best Buddies Letterhead (DOCX)
Best Buddies Logos (ZIP)
Best Buddies Logo Guidelines (PDF)

Chapter Leaders

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Chapter Officers

Becoming a Best Buddies Chapter President (Video)
Chapter Leader Checklist (PDF)
Chapter Leader Interest Form (PDF)
Chapter Leadership Position Descriptions (PDF)
Leadership Agreement (URL)
Leadership Application (URL)

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Leading your Chapter

Chapter Leader Tips (PNG)
Chapter SWOT Analysis Worksheet (PDF)
SMART Goals Worksheet (PDF)
Student Best Practices Webinar (Video)

Connie Mehlman, Advisory Board Chair for Best Buddies in Ohio

Advisor Resources

Becoming a Best Buddies Advisor (Video)
Shutterfly Friendship Toolkit for Youth (PDF)

Admin Tasks and Forms

e-Buddies Program

Chapter Forms

Host Site Agreement Form (PDF)
Incident Report (URL)
Incident Report Procedure (PDF)
Outstanding Chapter of the Year Application (URL)
School Partnership Agreement (PDF)

Using BB360

BB360 Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
Introduction to BB360 (Video)
Logging Into BB360 (Video)

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Log into BB360

Access Your Chapter portal

Managing Members

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Recruiting for Your Chapter

College Programs for People with IDD (URL)
Friendship Recruitment Posters (editable PDF) – 8.5×11, 4×5
Make a Difference Card 5×7 (PDF)
More Awesome Card 5×7 (PDF)
More Laughs More Fun Card 5×7 (PDF)
One More Friend Card 5×7 (PDF)
Recruitment Posters (PDF) – 11×17, 24×36

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Guiding Your Members

ASL Alphabet Chart (PDF)
Chapter Member Training (PDF)
Chapter Recruitment & Engagement Guide (PDF)
Communication Board (PDF)
Member Interview Guide (PDF)
Member Agreement (URL)
Shutterfly Friendship Toolkit v1 (PDF)
Shutterfly Friendship Toolkit v2 (PDF)
Volunteer Appreciation – Attitude of Gratitude Worksheet (PDF)

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One-to-One Friendships

10 Friendship Tips (PNG)
Being Matched in the Best Buddies Program (Video)
Best Buddies International – Unlocking Potential (Video)
Buddy Pair Communication Plan (PDF)
Buddy Pair Journal (PDF)
Buddy Pair Photo Journal (PDF)
Getting to Know Your Buddy (PDF)
How to be the Best Best Buddy (Video)
Matt and Evan – Best Buddies Indiana (Video)
One-to-One Activities (PDF)
One-to-One Friendships (PDF)

Planning the Year

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Calendar Guides

Annual Event Planner (PDF)
Fall Semester Planning Calendar (PDF)
Spring Semester Planning Guide (PDF)
School Program Dates and Deadlines (PDF)
2023-2024 School Deadlines Calendar (ICS)

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Chapter Meetings & Events

Chapter Activity Reminder (PDF)
Colleges – Bridge to Citizens Certificate (PDF)
Colleges – Bridge to Citizens Guide (PDF)
Informational Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Planning Effective Chapter Activities (Video)
Sample Chapter Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Sign-In Sheet (DOCX)

Buddy pairs writing what they are thankful for at the chapter activity.

Chapter Activity Idea Bank

Activity Plan Template (PDF)
Creativity High School Activity Book – Unplugged (PDF)
Gratitude High School Activity Book – Unplugged (PDF)
Mindfulness High School Activity Book – Unplugged (PDF)
Social and Emotional Learning Resources for Teachers (Harmony SEL) (URL)
Unplugged (URL)
Best Buddies Word Search Printout (PDF)

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Chapter Communication

Parent Information Letter Template (DOCX) –
Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Nepali,
Persian-Farsi, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian),
Somali, Spanish
Communication With Key Players (Video)
Social Media Accessibility YLC Guide (PDF)
Social Media Accessibility YLC Instagrammable Post (PDF)

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Fundraising

$19.89 Donation Letter (DOCX)
501(c)(3) Letter (PDF)
BBLC 2023 Fundraising Guide (PDF)
Fundraiser Planning Worksheet (PDF)
Effective Fundraising Best Practices (Video)
Sample Solicitation Letters (PDF)

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Best Buddies Initiatives & Events

2025 Best Buddies Month Calendar (PDF)
2025 Best Buddies Month Social Media Images (ZIP)
Best Buddies Leadership Conference Website (URL)
Spread the Word: Inclusion (URL)
Spread the Word Educator Toolkit 2024 (PDF)
Spread the Word Program Messaging 2024 (PDF)
Spread the Word Student Messaging 2024 (PDF)
Spread the Word Core Messaging 2024 (PDF)
Spread the Word Social Media Images (ZIP)

Additional Best Buddies Program Resources

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Ambassadors

About the Ambassadors Program (PDF)
Ambassador Referral Form (PDF)
Ambassador Speech Worksheet (PDF)
General Ambassadors Training (PPTX)
General Ambassadors Training Facilitation Guide (PDF)
Speech Coach Guide (PDF)

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Citizens

Citizens Chapter Leaders Checklist (PDF)
Citizens Friendship Guide (PDF)
Citizens Program Overview (PDF)
Starting a Citizens Chapter (PDF)
Shutterfly Friendship Toolkit v1 (PDF)
Shutterfly Friendship Toolkit v2 (PDF)

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e-Buddies

e-Buddies Application (URL)
e-Buddies FAQ (PDF)
e-Buddies Platform Guidelines (PDF)
Developing Friendships in an Virtual Space (PDF)
How to be a Great Virtual Friend (Video)
Online Etiquette (PDF)

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