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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”179250″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C., March 15, 2024<\/strong> \u2014 Rodrigo Balvanera<\/strong> immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 2022, but it wasn\u2019t until 2023 that he found his home, all thanks to a Facebook post.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was kind of a coincidence that I stumbled on that post,\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cI was apartment hunting all over the internet, and after hearing about the Best Buddies Living<\/strong> program, I was all-in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rodrigo, who is a master\u2019s student at American University, is a resident at the Georgetown<\/strong> location of Best Buddies Living, a program that provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) where they can learn, grow and thrive. The program is run by Best Buddies International<\/strong>, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with IDD.<\/p>\n

Best Buddies Living is designed to foster inclusion. There are five locations nationwide, and it is the only IDD housing program with a non-institutional structure that places individuals with and without IDD in the same facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had many options of places to move into, but my previous experience working with adults with IDD made me really excited,\u201d Rodrigo said.<\/p>\n

Rodrigo\u2019s previous experience came from his participation from the Somos Uno M\u00e1s Program<\/strong><\/a> at his university, Universidad Iberoamericana, located in Mexico City. The program helps college-age individuals with IDD develop academic, social and employment skills.<\/p>\n

According to Rodrigo, participation in a social service program was a requirement for graduation. He volunteered with Somos Uno Mas for one year and taught literature and diction to participants. He then expanded his participation in the program, attending social outings with the participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would join them in their painting classes, cultural classes and dance classes,\u201d Rodrigo recalled. \u201cI started to grow friendships with a lot of [the participants] and I still consider some of them my close friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the missions of Best Buddies and Somos Uno Mas strongly align, Rodrigo had only heard mentions of it from some of his friends at his school.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the students in Somos Uno Mas would go to Best Buddies events, but I never went,\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cI think I had it in the back of my mind, but it wasn\u2019t at the forefront of my mind when I came to the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon immigrating, Rodrigo moved into an apartment, but sought to move closer to his university. That is when he stumbled upon that fateful Facebook post, which led to an interview with Julia Moluf<\/strong>, the director of Best Buddies Living, and Holly Goshin<\/strong>, the senior director of Best Buddies Living.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt first, I was kind of nervous,\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cI then met my current roommates, Peter and Rob (who both have an IDD), over Zoom, and we clicked instantly. That\u2019s when I realized this was the place I wanted to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rodrigo, however, faced pushback from some of his friends when he informed them of his new living situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the process of moving [into Best Buddies Living] I had spoken with some of my friends, and 99% of them were like, \u2018What are you thinking, are you crazy?\u2019\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cThat was an eye-opening moment, and I tried to silence those voices that hadn\u2019t had any experience with people with IDD.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like other residents without IDD in Best Buddies Living, Rodrigo is not expected to be a caretaker of his roommates with IDD. The participants with IDD are taught life skills by an on-site residential manager, leaving Rodrigo to live like normal.<\/p>\n

The Georgetown residence provides each person with their own room and bathroom, and the apartment also has shared living and kitchen spaces. The apartment building is just blocks from Georgetown University, and residents are granted access to the campus and all events with a partnership between the school and the program.<\/p>\n

Rodrigo noted that the apartment has allowed him to excel in his studies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think my roommates and I have developed very healthy relationships. We all trust each other and respect our boundaries,\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cIn fact, I think I had more trouble studying in my past households.\u201d<\/p>\n

Best Buddies Living also plans social events for its residents ranging from group dinners to sporting events. For Rodrigo, he particularly enjoyed a paint-and-sip night (where he and his roommates enjoyed wine while painting), a tour of a local botanical garden and a visit to a haunted house on Halloween.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

When it all started, Rodrigo was looking for an apartment, but happened to find a family as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel so comfortable here,\u201d Rodrigo said. \u201cI feel happy, I feel fulfilled and I love my roommates.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about Best Buddies Living, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Best Buddies<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies\u00ae<\/sup> is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated\u202fto establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 12 formal programs \u2014 <\/span><\/span>Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions, Inclusive Living <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>Eunie\u2019s Buddies<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u2014 engage participants in<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>each of the 50 states and in 45<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>countries, positively <\/span>impacting<\/span> the lives of <\/span>nearly one<\/span> million people with and without disabilities around the world.<\/span><\/span> In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Media Inquiries<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies International<\/strong>
\nNicole Maddox<\/strong>
\nVice President, Communications
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