{"id":178678,"date":"2024-03-04T09:17:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T14:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=178678"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:32:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T18:32:09","slug":"embracing-inclusivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/arizona\/embracing-inclusivity","title":{"rendered":"Embracing Inclusivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;178795&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]March 1st marks the highly anticipated annual Best Buddies carnival, a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and friendship within the Higley Unified School District. At Higley High School, students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities come together, fostering bonds that go beyond differences. 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