{"id":117977,"date":"2019-11-19T14:57:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T19:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=117977"},"modified":"2021-04-15T17:04:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T21:04:42","slug":"best-buddies-international-integrates-my-friend-clyde-into-its-educational-program-for-elementary-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/mfcxbestbuddies","title":{"rendered":"Best Buddies International Integrates My Friend Clyde Into Its Educational Program For Elementary Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 6, 2019 \u2014 Best Buddies International, the world\u2019s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce a new partnership with My Friend Clyde, <\/em>a children\u2019s book written by Jason Kendal and beautifully illustrated by Mariam Kendal that aims to teach over 1,300 elementary school students about acceptance and respect.<\/p>\n

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Best Buddies in elementary schools provides the opportunity for students to learn about disability awareness, develop leadership skills and form impactful friendships with their peers with disabilities, through holistic and inclusive group activities. Participation in Best Buddies Elementary Schools can happen in shared classrooms, target specific grade level volunteers, \u00a0or engage a specific selection of students. The elementary program is open to students K-6 with and without disabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cBest Buddies is excited to partner with author and advocate Jason Kendal to offer My Friend Clyde<\/em> to Best Buddies participants at the elementary school level and further our mission of inclusion,\u201d said Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies International founder, chairman and CEO. \u201cThis addition to our programs at the elementary school level is extremely critical in tackling bullying and creating change in our schools and society.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new partnership will result in the integration of My Friend Clyde<\/em> into the anti-bullying and bullying awareness segment of the elementary activities offered in 224 Best Buddies Elementary School Chapters. The book, which the author will be donating to all of Best Buddies\u2019 elementary school chapters, strives to encourage children to talk with their educators and families about concepts such as acceptance and respect before bullying becomes an accepted norm.<\/p>\n

After seeing first-hand the emotional, mental and physical effects of bullying that his sister Jacquelyn experienced, the author made it his mission to help other children in similar situations. \u00a0As spokesperson for the book, Jacquelyn has presented workshops introducing My Friend Clyde<\/em> to thousands of students, families, and educators.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to include My Friend Clyde<\/em> into such an important educational opportunity for elementary students,\u201d says Jason. This book introduces the concept of bullying to children at a young age, in an effort to mitigate experiences like Jacquelyn\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing included in the Best Buddies\u2019 programs will provide more students with the opportunity to stop the cycle of bullying,\u201d Jacquelyn explains.<\/p>\n

My Friend Clyde <\/em>is available for purchase at www.myfriendclyde.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Buddies\u00ae is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 elementary school, middle school, high school, and college Friendship and Promoter chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 nine formal programs \u2014 Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters and Inclusive Living\u2014 engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 56 countries and territories, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders and build lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org<\/a> or connect with us via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT MY FRIEND CLYDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Friend Clyde\u00a0<\/em>is an illustrated, rhyming book that introduces young children (age 3-7) about the importance of treating others with kindness – regardless of our differences. The book\u2019s author, Jason Kendal, saw the devastating life-long effects of bullying and was determined to stop the cycle.\u00a0 His sister, Jacquelyn, was bullied and cyberbullied throughout her childhood just because she learns differently. My Friend Clyde is intended to be used as a tool to introduce healthy dialogue regarding bullying in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.<\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For information regarding the book and or speaking engagements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Jacquelyn, My Friend Clyde<\/p>\n

contact@myfriendclyde.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kendra Guerrero, Best Buddies International<\/p>\n

kendraguerrero@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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