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
June 25, 2023
Portland, ME
Celebrate IDD inclusion at the first-annual Best Buddies “1K on Industrial Way!”
October 27, 2023
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
News & Stories
Our USM chapter was celebrated for their dedication to inclusion and friendship!
Read about Hunter’s dedication to fashion and inclusion!
Over 100 teams celebrated inclusion at our first-annual BBME Cornhole Tournament!
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