Who can participate in the Promoters program?

At the middle school and high school level, students who attend schools without a special education program on campus participate in order to gain the opportunity to interact with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and learn about inclusion, the disability rights movement, and acceptance. At the elementary level, the Promoters program introduces the ideals and goals of the Best Buddies mission to students with and without disabilities on the same school campus through group events and inclusive activities. The Promoters program engages a variety of students in elementary, middle, and high school and community members with IDD who interact with these chapters.