Best Buddies Jobs program in Tennessee opened in January 2015. The results are phenomenal proving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have outstanding work-ethic and skills. See Leo’s story at The Home Depot, covered by Fox News Channel 17, here: http://fox17.com/news/local/businesses-look-to-create-employment-for-intellectual-developmentally-disabled.
Carolyn and Haley’s friendship is unique in more ways than just its beginnings as a natural friendship. The two have a bond that is absolutely beautiful to watch, attending concerts and sporting events together, and having girl’s nights and sleepovers regularly.
The annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference is designed to inspire, train and equip thousands of students and community leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and bring about social change. Get ready to “Pass the Torch” at the 2017 Best Buddies Leadership Conference. This year’s conference will be held July 21-24, 2017 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Featuring over 550 students, 300 parents, 70 VIP guests, 80 volunteers and special celebrity appearances – it was an unforgettable evening. The party kicked-off as students with and without disabilities walked the red carpet together amid the excitement and flashing lights of our prom “paparazzi”.
