Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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
October 11, 2021
Boston, MA
Join our team for the John Hancock Boston Marathon ®.
October 4, 2021
Hyannis Port, MA
Tee off for Best Buddies on the Cape!
August 15, 2021
Falmouth, MA
Join us in the historic Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits Program.
News & Stories
Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been getting creative these past few months!
Letters of encouragement from Best Buddies leaders.
Tips for dealing with COVID-19 and being home-bound.
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