Zayne Harshaw has made a name for himself in the Columbus music community…

“Growing up with a disability is hard. It is frustrating, and it is lonely. These feelings were a large part of my life before joining Best Buddies.”

“Students see us together and immediately understand that people with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities) have what it takes to be a friend.”

Friendship is the reason I started volunteering for Best Buddies two years ago. Now that I have the honor of working for this organization, I get to hear about and witness meaningful connections and friendship across our great state every day…

Everyone needs a friend, particularly people whose disabilities may leave them feeling isolated and alone. Enter Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded to foster one-on-one friendships, employment opportunities and leadership skills for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).