Best Buddies Friendship programs represent one of our organization’s four key mission pillars. These programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals enjoy.
Pennsylvania Chapter Listing
Colleges
High Schools 
Middle Schools 
Citizens programTo join a chapter, click a school name below
Colleges
- Alvernia University (Reading, PA)
API address [ 400 St Bernardine St, Reading, PA, 19607, US, null, null, 40.3108142, -75.93530439999999, null]
- Bloomsburg University (Bloomsburg, PA)
API address [ 400 E 2nd St, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815-1301, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Carlow University (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-3109, US, null, null, 40.4389338, -79.9631161, null]
- DeSales University (, PA)
API address [ 2755 Station Ave, null, PA, 18034-9565, US, null, null, 40.5427825, -75.37633180000002, null]
- Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15282-3016, US, null, null, 40.436677, -79.9904974, null]
- East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA)
API address [ 200 Prospect St, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2956, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, PA)
API address [ 1 Alpha Dr, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022-2298, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Gwynedd-Mercy University (Gwynedd Valley, PA)
API address [ 1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA, 19002-0901, US, null, null, 40.19377009999999, -75.2420808, null]
- Haverford College (Haverford, PA)
API address [ Roberts Hall, Haverford, PA, 19041-1336, US, null, null, 40.0104386, -75.306187, null]
- Immaculata University (Malvern, PA)
API address [ 1145 W King Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, US, null, null, 40.0279362, -75.570685, null]
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA)
API address [ Sutton Hall, Indiana, PA, 15705-1046, US, null, null, 40.6173325, -79.1582925, null]
- Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA)
API address [ 15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA, 19530-0730, US, null, null, 40.5100708, -75.77977609999999, null]
- Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
API address [ Williams Center for the Arts 730 High St, Easton, PA, 18042-1761, US, null, null, 40.7002085, -75.2079306, null]
- Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA)
API address [ Alumni Building Parking Pavilion, Bethlehem, PA, 18015-3027, US, null, null, 40.6061702, -75.38053359999999, null]
- Millersville University (Millersville, PA)
API address [ 40 Dilworth Rd, Millersville, PA, 17551-0302, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Misericordia University (Dallas, PA)
API address [ 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA, 18612-7752, US, null, null, 41.3443717, -75.9733062, null]
- Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA)
API address [ 1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-6614, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA)
API address [ 2400 W Chew St, Allentown, PA, 18104-5564, US, null, null, 40.5961031, -75.5097449, null]
- Pennsylvania State University (, PA)
API address [ 112 shields bldg, null, PA, 16802, US, null, null, 40.8067537, -77.8582697, null]
- Robert Morris University (Carnot-Moon, PA)
API address [ 6001 University Blvd, Carnot-Moon, PA, 15108-2574, US, null, null, 40.5206046, -80.21076099999999, null]
- Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ 5600 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19131-1308, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA)
API address [ 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1314, US, null, null, 41.0611791, -80.0444591, null]
- Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA)
API address [ 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1164, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ Conwell Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19122-6003, US, null, null, 39.9803181, -75.15702519999999, null]
- University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ Franklin Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6205, US, null, null, 39.9533837, -75.1938205, null]
- University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 600 Epsilon Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2808, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Johnstown, PA)
API address [ 450 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15904-2912, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Ursinus College (Collegeville, PA)
API address [ Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, Collegeville, PA, 19426-2509, US, null, null, 40.1942068, -75.45802250000001, null]
- Villanova University (Villanova, PA)
API address [ 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085-1603, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- West Chester University (West Chester, PA)
API address [ Philips Memorial Building, West Chester, PA, 19382-3622, US, null, null, 39.9533579, -75.5983935, null]
- Wilson College (Chambersburg, PA)
API address [ 1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-1279, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- York College of Pennsylvania (York, PA)
API address [ Robert V. Iosue Student Union, York, PA, 17403-3614, US, null, null, 39.94674639999999, -76.7281509, null]
High Schools
- Allderdice High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 341 S Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-3552, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh (Gibsonia, PA)
API address [ 2308 W Hardies Rd, Gibsonia, PA, 15044, US, null, null, 40.5976992, -79.9679002, null]
- Archbishop John Carroll High School (Wayne, PA)
API address [ 211 Matsonford Rd, Wayne, PA, 19087-4528, US, null, null, 40.0463403, -75.3537889, null]
- Avon Grove High School (West Grove, PA)
API address [ 257 State Rd, West Grove, PA, 19390-8956, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Baldwin High School/ACLD Tillotson School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 4653 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236-2150, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Bayard Rustin High School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 1000 Shiloh Rd, West Chester, PA, 19382-7520, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Beaver High School (Beaver, PA)
API address [ 1 Gypsy Glen Rd, Beaver, PA, 15009, US, null, null, 40.6973038, -80.3181335, null]
- Bethel Park High School (Bethel Park, PA)
API address [ 309 Church Rd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102-1607, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Butler Area Senior High School (Butler, PA)
API address [ 120 Campus Ln, Butler, PA, 16001-2662, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Canon-McMillan High School (Canonsburg, PA)
API address [ 314 Elm St Ext, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, US, null, null, 40.250597, -80.194655, null]
- Carlynton High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 435 Kings Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205-1043, US, null, null, 40.4245002, -80.096975, null]
- Chartiers Valley High School (Bridgeville, PA)
API address [ 50 Thoms Run Rd, Bridgeville, PA, 15017-2835, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Conestoga High School (Berwyn, PA)
API address [ 200 Irish Rd, Berwyn, PA, 19312-1260, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Deer Lakes High School (Cheswick, PA)
API address [ 163 E Union Rd, Cheswick, PA, 15024-0040, US, null, null, 40.620181, -79.8511535, null]
- Downingtown East High School (Exton, PA)
API address [ 50 Devon Dr, Exton, PA, 19341-1783, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Downingtown High School West (Downingtown, PA)
API address [ 445 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA, 19335, US, null, null, 40.0117674, -75.7180683, null]
- Fox Chapel Area High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2406, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Great Valley High School (Malvern, PA)
API address [ 255 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA, 19355-1124, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Grove City High School (Grove City, PA)
API address [ 511 Highland Ave, Grove City, PA, 16127, US, null, null, 41.1623926, -80.09871059999999, null]
- Hampton High School (Hampton Township, PA)
API address [ 2929 McCully Rd, Hampton Township, PA, 15101-1327, US, null, null, 40.5829883, -79.9412177, null]
- Harriton High School (Bryn Mawr, PA)
API address [ 600 N Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010-1773, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Haverford High School (Havertown, PA)
API address [ 200 Mill Rd, Havertown, PA, 19083-3718, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Henderson High School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 400 Montgomery Ave, West Chester, PA, 19380-4456, US, null, null, 39.9653363, -75.5981111, null]
- Highlands High School (Natrona Heights, PA)
API address [ 1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights, PA, 15065, US, null, null, 40.6175437, -79.72769360000001, null]
- Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School (Hollidaysburg, PA)
API address [ 1000 Hewit St, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, US, null, null, 40.4360001, -78.3932222, null]
- John Bartram High School (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ 2401 S 67th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19142, US, null, null, 39.9218169, -75.23395909999999, null]
- Kennett High School (Kennett Square, PA)
API address [ 100 E South St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348-3600, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Kiski Area High School (Leechburg, PA)
API address [ 240 Hyde Park Rd, Leechburg, PA, 15656, US, null, null, 40.6019596, -79.6075158, null]
- Lower Dauphin High School (Hummelstown, PA)
API address [ 201 S Hanover St, Hummelstown, PA, 17036-2625, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Lower Merion High School (Ardmore, PA)
API address [ 245 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003-3339, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Marple Newtown High School (Newtown Square, PA)
API address [ 120 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square, PA, 19073-4614, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Mars Area High School (Mars, PA)
API address [ 520 PA-228, Mars, PA, 16046, US, null, null, 40.6970258, -79.97718259999999, null]
- Methacton High School (Eagleville, PA)
API address [ 1001 Kriebel Mill Rd, Eagleville, PA, 19403-1048, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Montour High School (McKees Rocks, PA)
API address [ 223 Clever Rd, McKees Rocks, PA, 15136-4012, US, null, null, 40.4668982, -80.12099909999999, null]
- Norristown High School (Norristown, PA)
API address [ 1900 Eagle Dr, Norristown, PA, 19403-2700, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- North Allegheny High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 350 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237-5410, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Octorara Area High School (Atglen, PA)
API address [ 226 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310-1603, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Owen J. Roberts High School (Pottstown, PA)
API address [ 981 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19465-8423, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Penn Treaty High School (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ 600 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US, null, null, 39.97275799977257, -75.12743100297052, null]
- Penn Wood High School (Lansdowne, PA)
API address [ 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne, PA, 19050-1449, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Pennsbury High School (Fairless Hills, PA)
API address [ 705 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills, PA, 19030-3115, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Perkiomen Valley High School (Collegeville, PA)
API address [ 509 Gravel Pike, Collegeville, PA, 19426, US, null, null, 40.2191927, -75.45650309999999, null]
- Peters Township High School (McMurray, PA)
API address [ 264 E McMurray Rd, McMurray, PA, 15317-2948, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Phoenixville Area High School (Phoenixville, PA)
API address [ 1200 Gay St, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-4475, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, PA)
API address [ 702 Warrendale Rd, Gibsonia, PA, 15044-6175, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Plum Senior High School (Plum, PA)
API address [ 900 Elicker Rd, Plum, PA, 15239-1026, US, null, null, 40.5072527, -79.7671025, null]
- Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
API address [ 201 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462-1550, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Quaker Valley High School (Leetsdale, PA)
API address [ 625 Beaver St, Leetsdale, PA, 15056-1200, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Quakertown High School (Quakertown, PA)
API address [ 600 Park Ave, Quakertown, PA, 18951-1599, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Radnor High School (Wayne, PA)
API address [ 130 King of Prussia Rd, Wayne, PA, 19087-5234, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Seneca Valley High School (Harmony, PA)
API address [ 128 Seneca School Rd, Harmony, PA, 16037-9101, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Serra Catholic High School (McKeesport, PA)
API address [ 200 Hershey Dr, McKeesport, PA, 15132-7423, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Slippery Rock High School (Slippery Rock, PA)
API address [ 201 Kiester Rd, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, US, null, null, 41.0578405, -80.0422277, null]
- South Fayette High School (McDonald, PA)
API address [ 3640 Old Oakdale Rd, McDonald, PA, 15057, US, null, null, 40.3758084, -80.1703302, null]
- State College Area High School (State College, PA)
API address [ State College Area High School Athletics Complex, State College, PA, 16801-4224, US, null, null, 40.7813423, -77.8564701, null]
- Strath Haven High School (Nether Providence Township, PA)
API address [ 205 S Providence Rd, Nether Providence Township, PA, 19086, US, null, null, 39.8945924, -75.3720056, null]
- Thomas Jefferson High School (Clairton, PA)
API address [ 830 Old Clairton Rd, Clairton, PA, 15025-3103, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Unionville High School (Kennett Square, PA)
API address [ 750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348-1531, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Upper Darby High School (Drexel Hill, PA)
API address [ 601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026-1120, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Upper Merion High School (King of Prussia, PA)
API address [ 435 Crossfield Rd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406-2363, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Upper St. Clair High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241-2331, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- West Chester East High School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 450 Ellis Ln, West Chester, PA, 19380-5123, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- William Penn Senior High School (York, PA)
API address [ 101 E College Ave, York, PA, 17401, US, null, null, 39.9588932, -76.72361839999999, null]
Middle Schools
- Arcola Middle School (Collegeville, PA)
API address [ 4001 Eagleville Rd, Collegeville, PA, 19426-1801, US, null, null, 40.1538149, -75.41939099999999, null]
- Bala Cynwyd Middle School (Bala Cynwyd, PA)
API address [ 510 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004-2740, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Black Rock Middle School (Villanova, PA)
API address [ 1860 Montgomery Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085, US, null, null, 40.0482587, -75.3380923, null]
- Butler Intermediate High School (Butler, PA)
API address [ 225 E North St, Butler, PA, 16001-4805, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School (Havertown, PA)
API address [ 300 E Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA, 19083, US, null, null, 39.9923862, -75.30254219999999, null]
- Charles Boehm Middle School (Morrisville, PA)
API address [ 866 Big Oak Rd, Morrisville, PA, 19067-4729, US, null, null, 40.2087464, -74.8277404, null]
- Charles F. Patton Middle School (Kennett Square, PA)
API address [ 760 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348-1531, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Chartiers Valley Middle School (Bridgeville, PA)
API address [ 50 Thoms Run Rd, Bridgeville, PA, 15017, US, null, null, 40.3786512, -80.1029755, null]
- Colonial Middle School (Plymouth Meeting, PA)
API address [ 716 Belvoir Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462-2514, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Daniel Boone MIddle School (Douglassville, PA)
API address [ 1845 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville, PA, 19518-8948, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Deer Lakes Middle School (Cheswick, PA)
API address [ 17 E Union Rd, Cheswick, PA, 15024-1724, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Dorseyville Middle School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 3732 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-1068, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Esperanza Academy Middle School (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ 301 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19140-2625, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Eyer Middle School (Macungie, PA)
API address [ 5616 Buckeye Rd, Macungie, PA, 18062, US, null, null, 40.5150455, -75.5435004, null]
- Great Valley Middle School (Malvern, PA)
API address [ 255 Phoenixville Pike, Malvern, PA, 19355-1124, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Hartman Intermediate (Ellwood City, PA)
API address [ 410 4th St, Ellwood City, PA, 16117, US, null, null, 40.85693819999999, -80.2858729, null]
- Haverford Middle School (Havertown, PA)
API address [ 1701 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA, 19083-3738, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Ingomar Middle School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 1521 Ingomar Heights Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237-1774, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- J R Fugett Middle School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 500 Ellis Ln, West Chester, PA, 19380-4673, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Kennett Middle School (Landenberg, PA)
API address [ 195 Sunny Dell Rd, Landenberg, PA, 19350-1374, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Langley K-8 (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 2940 Sheraden Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, US, null, null, 40.45428829999999, -80.05584979999999, null]
- Lionville Middle School (Exton, PA)
API address [ 550 W Uwchlan Ave, Exton, PA, 19341-1562, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Marshall Middle School (Wexford, PA)
API address [ 5145 Wexford Run Rd, Wexford, PA, 15090-7458, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Moon Area Middle School (Carnot-Moon, PA)
API address [ 904 Beaver Grade Rd, Carnot-Moon, PA, 15108, US, null, null, 40.5129955, -80.21772299999999, null]
- New Brighton Area Middle School (New Brighton, PA)
API address [ 901 Penn Ave, New Brighton, PA, 15066-1628, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Octorara Intermediate School (Atglen, PA)
API address [ 221 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA, 19310, US, null, null, 39.9314668, -75.9471405, null]
- Peirce Middle School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 1314 Burke Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380-1114, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Penn Wood Middle School (Darby, PA)
API address [ 121 Summit St, Darby, PA, 19023-2224, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ 55 Alpha Dr W, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238, US, null, null, 40.5388926, -79.83558610000001, null]
- Pennwood Middle School (Morrisville, PA)
API address [ 1523 Makefield Rd, Morrisville, PA, 19067-3181, US, null, null, 40.21200169999999, -74.8231144, null]
- Peters Township Middle School (McMurray, PA)
API address [ 625 E McMurray Rd, McMurray, PA, 15317-3497, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Phoenixville Area Middle School (Phoenixville, PA)
API address [ 1000 Purple Pride Pkwy, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-4506, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Quaker Valley Middle School (Sewickley, PA)
API address [ 618 Harbaugh St, Sewickley, PA, 15143-1873, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Radnor Middle School (Radnor, PA)
API address [ 150 Louella Ave, Radnor, PA, 19087-4121, US, null, null, 40.0422048, -75.3862132, null]
- Riverside Middle School (Ellwood City, PA)
API address [ 318 Country Club Dr, Ellwood City, PA, 16117, US, null, null, 40.8319161, -80.2577234, null]
- South Fayette Middle School (McDonald, PA)
API address [ 3700 Old Oakdale Rd, McDonald, PA, 15057, US, null, null, 40.3774996, -80.17061369999999, null]
- Stetson Middle School (West Chester, PA)
API address [ 1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA, 19382-7368, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Upper Merion Middle School (King of Prussia, PA)
API address [ 450 Keebler Rd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406-1864, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- Welsh Valley Middle School (Narberth, PA)
API address [ 325 Tower Ln, Narberth, PA, 19072-1100, US, null, null, 40.0284825, -75.2549246, null]
- West Allegheny Middle School (Imperial, PA)
API address [ 207 W Allegheny Rd, Imperial, PA, 15126-9770, US, null, null, null, null, null]
- William Penn Middle School (Morrisville, PA)
API address [ 1524 Derbyshire Rd, Morrisville, PA, 19067-4741, US, null, null, 40.2111047, -74.83042569999999, null]
Citizens
- Bucks County Citizens (Doylestown, PA)
API address [ null, Doylestown, PA, 18901, null, null, null, null, null, null]
- Lehigh & Northampton Citizens (Whitehall, PA)
API address [ 18052, Whitehall, PA, 18052, US, null, null, 40.63110500000005, -75.47248499999995, null]
- Philadelphia Citizens (Philadelphia, PA)
API address [ null, Philadelphia, PA, null, null, null, null, null, null, null]
- Pittsburgh Citizens (Pittsburgh, PA)
API address [ null, Pittsburgh, PA, null, null, null, null, null, null, null]
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BESTBUDDIES® Middle Schools
Fosters one-to-one friendships between middle school students with and without IDD, in which they share interests, experiences, and activities. Students with IDD are often isolated and left out of social activities. Best Buddies Middle Schools helps to create an inclusive middle school culture for all students early on in their educational development.
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BESTBUDDIES® High Schools
Fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without IDD. In this time of heightened social and emotional development that can be difficult even for teenagers without IDD, the Best Buddies High Schools program helps break through social barriers at an important time in a young person’s life.
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BESTBUDDIES® Colleges
Fosters one-to-one friendships between college students without IDD and their peers on campus or in the community with IDD. Young adults with IDD historically have been isolated at home or in work environments. The Best Buddies Colleges program is changing this by providing the opportunity for people with IDD to be involved in their local campus and community life.
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BESTBUDDIES® Citizens
Supports the development of friendships between adults with and without IDD in corporate and civic communities. Many people with IDD have limited opportunities for social interactions after they leave the school environment. This program helps people with IDD become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.
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e-Buddies ®
e-Buddies provides opportunities for volunteers with and without IDD to develop friendships online and create connections using the power of technology. The program provides the opportunity for members to connect through the e-Buddies social platform, which is designed to expand friendships and create shared experiences through virtual social events. Anyone age 13 and older can participate in e-Buddies. Our program is available throughout the United States and internationally for English-speaking people.
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