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
Year-Round
Statewide
Join us for fun virtual and in-person activities!
October 2023
Multiple Locations
Come dance with Best Buddies across New York at our Boo Balls of 2023!
November 2, 2023
New York, NY
Party for a Purpose will celebrate the inclusion of people with IDD in New York.
November 5, 2023
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.
News & Stories
An unique experience set up in NYC for our Best Buddies Jobs and Citizens!
Join the Best Buddies Citizens Program!
BBNY is excited to have selected the 11 State Ambassadors for the 2023-2025 term.
Best Buddies works alongside Reel Abilities!
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