National Disability Employment Awareness Month Edition!

Did you know that 81% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not have a paid job in the community? We’re on a mission to change that. This month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Celebrate by telling someone you know about Best Buddies Jobs Program.

What does NDEAM mean to you?

We asked a few of our participants & supporters!

We love our Volunteers

Meet Rachel, Student Volunteer in San Diego, CA

How long have you been a volunteer with Best Buddies?

I have volunteered with Best Buddies for 4 years.

How has Best Buddies impacted your life?

Best Buddies has changed my life for the better in more ways than one. It has helped me open my eyes to people who are different from me and helped me see them as people first. The friends I have made with IDD have bettered my life more than I could have ever bettered theirs and I am forever grateful for the people I have met through Best Buddies.

Why is inclusion important to you?

Inclusion is important to me because it means that everyone has a place where they feel like they can belong and everybody deserves a strong inclusive support system like the community built with Best Buddies.

Get Involved with Best Buddies

Do you want to learn more about Best Buddies and how to get involved? Join our October virtual orientation! In just 30 minutes, you will learn about our mission, programs, and local volunteer opportunities. Plus, you’ll get to meet other awesome individuals interested in making an impact!

October Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, October 14th
5-5:30 pm on Zoom

Should you have any questions, contact RichardNakai@bestbuddies.org.