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
September 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in New York for fun virtual activities!
November 4, 2021
Rochester, NY
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
November 7, 2021
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.
News & Stories
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We held four Virtual Local Leadership Trainings across the state…
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