Best Buddies Living Program

The Best Buddies Living program represents one of our organization’s four key mission pillars, Inclusive Living. This program fosters an integrated experience for people with and without IDD to become active, contributing citizens who live independently in a dynamic environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Best Buddies is currently operating two Living residences in Washington, D.C., and one in Miami, FL. For more information, please see below.

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How it works

Campus Life - Best Buddies Living locations are near school campuses – offering an environment that encourages the development of independent living skills, life-changing relationships, and educational pursuits in connection with college life.

Housing - Residences will vary based on the location. Some will be single-family homes, while others may be co-living units or apartments.

Residents - The Living program is open to individuals over the age of 18 who are ready to embrace independent living. Residents are asked to participate in weekly group meals and activities, maintain employment or attend a higher education program, and support fellow residents when needed.

Application - Individuals interested in enrolling in the program must submit an application, and provide letters of recommendation and a list of references. For more information, visit click here.

Cost - Each residence will have a unique pricing structure that includes room and board, onsite support, transportation and access to campus facilities and amenities.

Campus Immersion - Residents attend college games and participate in fitness classes, cultural events, holiday parties, volunteer opportunities, and sports activities alongside their student peers.

Support Team - Inclusive Living locations have Best Buddies team members onsite to support residents and ensure an inclusive environment

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Locations

Washington, D.C. - Georgetown

Washington, D.C. – Georgetown

This residence is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. a 15 minute walk to Georgetown University, and is attached to Trader Joe’s. It is a luxury apartment building with space for six residents in two townhouse apartments with private bedrooms, private bathrooms and a shared kitchen and communal space. The building offers a fitness center and yoga studio, rooftop infinity pool with skyline views, 24-hour concierge, two courtyards, and a game room. Each apartment is fully-furnished with living room and bedroom furniture. The residence is in walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and the Georgetown waterfront.

Occupancy

Two townhouses for three people with IDD and three for people without IDD.

Support

An on-sight Residential Manager provides a wide range of support to residents.

Building Type

Two, three bedroom, three bath townhomes subleased from a large apartment building in Georgetown. Each resident has their own bedroom and bathroom and shares kitchen and living space.

Requirements

Residents must be able to complete activities of daily living independently (eating, getting dressed, hygiene, etc.).

Partnered with Georgetown University

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Opens their doors to our participants with disabilities. Participants with IDD receive an on-campus meal plan, are able to apply to on-campus jobs, attend sporting events, join clubs and participate in student life.

Program Fee and Financial Assistance

The Georgetown location program fee is $1,887 per month. Fee is all-inclusive (full use of the furnished apartment, pool, laundry, common spaces, gym and all building amenities), all utilities (water, electricity and WIFI) and monthly local outings. Residents with IDD pay an additional $1,400 monthly service residential fee for full-time support from our on-site residential manager. In addition, the monthly service residential fee includes the cost of weekly group meals and a Georgetown University meal plan OR grocery allowance. Financial assistance may be available through our Scholarship Fund.

For information on our Georgetown program costs and financial assistance, please submit a request for more info.

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Washington, D.C. - Union Market

This residence is located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. steps from Union Market, in close proximity to Catholic University, attached to Trader Joe’s and a two-minute walk from the redline Metro. It is a luxury apartment building with space for six residents in two co-living apartments with private bedrooms, private or shared bathrooms and a shared kitchen and communal space. The building offers a 2,000-square foot gym, rooftop infinity pool and lounge, 24-hour concierge and access to a co-working space. Each room is fully-furnished with its own bed, closet, desk and nightstand. Adjacent to NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and Union Market, the residence’s location provides easy access to many of local amenities.