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
July 18, 2025
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Attend the Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference at IU!
July 27, 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Please join us at PNC Park on July 27th when the Pirates take on the Diamondbacks
September 12, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, September 12.
News & Stories
Philadelphia Citizens celebrated summer, new buddy matches, and Friendship Walk fundraising success together!
Meet Maria Rajakovich: PA State Ambassador and Longtime Best Buddies Participant
Haine Elementary School Puts on Their 2nd Annual Friendship Walk Raising Over $7000 for BBPA!
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