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
November 13, 2026
Dearborn, MI
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
News & Stories
New entrepreneurship initiative empowers individuals with IDD through mentorship, business development, and leadership.
A new program designed to create inclusive, supported travel experiences that bring people together, build confidence, and create lifelong friendships through shared travel opportunities.
Collaboration between Best Buddies and football players highlighted friendship, inclusion, and community.
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