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‘Best Buddies is Changing Lives Through the Power of Inclusion’

‘Best Buddies is Changing Lives Through the Power of Inclusion’

‘Best Buddies is Changing Lives Through the Power of Inclusion’

Mar 4, 2020 | News Archive |
Friendship Pair Jennifer and Molly in an embrace

Featured in Community Newspapers, Best Buddies International provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders and build lifelong friendships.

Through the creation of meaningful, lasting one-to-one friendships with peers without disabilities, the promotion of integrated employment opportunities, the development of leadership skills for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the opportunities for inclusive living, Best Buddies is changing the world one friendship, one job, and one leader at a time.

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