Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development and Inclusive Living programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Florida.
Florida
One-To-One Friendships
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
Integrated
Employment
Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
Leadership Development
Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.
Inclusive
Living
Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”
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Events
Fall 2023
Statewide
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
November 17, 2023
Miami, FL
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
News & Stories
Christina Hundley spoke to WFLA in Tampa to discuss Best Buddies and her recent opportunity to sing the national anthem at a Tampa Bay Rays’ baseball game.
Student Leaders attend Leadership Conference thank to The Mosaic Company
Decreasing Barriers and Improving Access For People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities.
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A 501(c)(3) Organization
A 501(c)(3) Organization