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
Spring 2025
Detriot, MI
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
November 14, 2025
Dearborn, MI
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
News & Stories
Dakota High School’s talent show celebrated inclusion, talent, and community during Best Buddies Month.
Chapter leaders from around Michigan gathered for annual training in January 2025.
Michigan champion candidates raise more than $150,000
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