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Celebrating Value and Talent banner featuring people with disabilities surrounded by colorful celebratory graphics.

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month: The Power of Inclusive Employment

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Best Buddies celebrates the talents and contributions of people with disabilities.
This two-day event will Feature Actress Cheryl Hines, Actress and Disability Advocate Amanda Booth, Author and Advocate Jess Ronne, Expert-led Workshops, Wellness Experiences and Opportunities for Meaningful Connection.

Best Buddies International Hosts Inaugural Family Forever Conference for Parents & Caregivers

This two-day event will Feature Actress Cheryl Hines, Actress and Disability Advocate Amanda Booth, Author and Advocate Jess Ronne, Expert-led Workshops, Wellness Experiences and Opportunities for Meaningful Connection.
Group of Siblings participants taking a selfie

Best Buddies International Launches New Program to Connect and Empower Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Turning the Sibling Experience into Connection, Advocacy and Empowerment.
Drake Maye, smiling, stands on stage at a Best Buddies event while holding a football above a podium displaying the Best Buddies logo. Stage lighting, large screens, and event attendees are visible in the background, creating an energetic atmosphere as he appears to participate in an onstage activity.

Drake Maye Participates in the 27th Annual Best Buddies Challenge

Serving as honorary chair, he supported Best Buddies' mission of inclusion and opportunity for individuals everywhere.
Best Buddies participant celebrates on stage while speaking at a podium during the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port event.

Cyclists hit the road for annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port

Cyclists, celebrities, and supporters united to celebrate inclusion despite challenging weather.
Best Buddies supporter poses with New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye at a Best Buddies event.

Drake Maye opens up about working with Best Buddies for third year

Providing jobs, providing friends, improving quality of life, and belonging.
Nathaniel and Austin Lewin prepare a meal together in their apartment kitchen as participants in the Best Buddies Living program, which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independent living skills.

Twins able to live independently through new Best Buddies Living program

Nathaniel and Austin Lewin are gaining confidence, life skills, and greater independence with support from Best Buddies Living, an innovative residential program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Cyclists ride through the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port starting line during the annual fundraising event supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Best Buddies Founder Anthony Shriver reflects on carrying his mother’s legacy, Drake Maye’s contributions

Anthony Shriver reflects on Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion, opportunity, and community connection.
Pizza shop employees and Best Buddies participants working together behind the counter at Sal’s Pizza ahead of the Red Sox disability pride celebration.

Sal’s Pizza teams up with Best Buddies to serve slices for a cause in Boston

Best Buddies and Sal’s Pizza partnered to promote inclusion before Red Sox game.
New entrepreneurship initiative empowers individuals with IDD through mentorship, business development, and leadership.

Best Buddies Launches New Entrepreneurship Program for Individuals with IDD

New entrepreneurship initiative empowers individuals with IDD through mentorship, business development, and leadership.
The image shows a young man and a young girl smiling together in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop featuring Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port branding along with sponsor logos like Jersey Mike’s, TJX, and Shaw’s Star Market Foundation. The man is wearing a light blue “Best Buddies” t-shirt and has his arm around the girl, who is wearing a sports jersey and several medals around her neck. Both appear happy and relaxed, highlighting a friendly and supportive moment at a Best Buddies event.

Drake Maye meets with Best Buddies Challenge team ahead of bike ride through Mass.

This is what it’s all about—showing up, supporting one another, and making sure everyone belongs.
Group of Best Buddies participants posing together at CocoCay during a travel experience.

Announcing Best Buddies Travel: Connecting Through Inclusive Travel Experiences

A new program designed to create inclusive, supported travel experiences that bring people together, build confidence, and create lifelong friendships through shared travel opportunities.

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