Offering One-to-One Friendship and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Pennsylvania.
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
April 2021
Pittsburgh & Philadelphia
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News & Stories
“When I started school at Plymouth Whitemarsh (PW), my social skills were very low, I had trouble connecting with peers…”
“Zoe and I have been buddies since the Upper St. Clair High School Best Buddies program started two years ago…”
“I love being part of the Rock Life Program because I love getting the experience on a college campus…”
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