Best Buddies and Our Family: An Autism Awareness Month Story
Marion Goldman tells the story of how her son, Michael, has succeeded with the help of the Best Buddies Jobs Program to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.
Marion Goldman tells the story of how her son, Michael, has succeeded with the help of the Best Buddies Jobs Program to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.
The Best Buddies Jobs Program is celebrating its 30th anniversary and was recently highlighted by the Daily Express.
Rubin Wilson, an administrative support staffer, has been an important member of the Hialeah Fire Department for the past five years.
Gracie Flanagan, who has worked at Dion’s Pizza since the summer of 2023 thanks to Best Buddies Jobs, was spotlighted on two local news outlets.
Christopher Ruzycki has found his home at Home Depot.
David Quilleon, the senior vice president of global mission, state development and operations at Best Buddies International, and Hunter Huff, a Best Buddies Global Ambassador were guest speakers at the Franchising Friends for a Cause Conference hosted by the International Franchise Association on Jan. 25.
Aaron Silverman, a participant in the Best Buddies Jobs program in California, was recognized by the Golden State Warriors on January 25.
Clarence Cruz, a Best Buddies in Philippines employee and Ambassador, talked about Best Buddies on the popular Filipino television show Kada Umaga.
Glenn Hiro is a role model for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or IDD. He’s also a role model for those who don’t.
To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Best Buddies International, the groundbreaking international nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is virtually hosting the Best Buddies NDEAM Event on October 25, 2023, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET.