STATUS: OPEN

CLIENTS SERVED:  Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

DESCRIPTION: Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS: 

One-To-One Friendships: Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

Integrated Employment: Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

Leadership Development: Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

Inclusive Living: Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

Family Support: Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

HOW TO APPLY: Best Buddies is active in each of the 50 United States. Find your State office here:  https://www.bestbuddies.org/us-programs

To find an international program: https://www.bestbuddies.org/international-programs