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Embrace the Power of Friendship and Inclusion - Join BEST BUDDIES and make a meaningful connection with someone who has an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). Be a part of something bigger by building friendships that provide social support and improve the quality of life for a population often marginalized and overlooked.

BEST BUDDIES Schools (Elementary, Middle, High Schools & Colleges):

• Create an inclusive school environment for students, fostering friendship and support during critical times of social and emotional development.

BEST BUDDIES Citizens:

• Helps adults (18+) with and without IDD form meaningful friendships and become more involved in their local communities and socially integrated.

e-BUDDIES :

· Provides participants with and without IDD opportunities to form virtual one-to-one friendships, create connections in the e-Buddies social platform, and attend social events online.

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Why Choose BEST BUDDIES ?

What sets Best Buddies apart from other disability organizations?

INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES:

• Best Buddies provides equitable leadership roles and sets the same expectations for all participants across all programs.

VOLUNTEER-CENTRIC APPROACH:

• We are a global volunteer movement that empowers individuals to create new community opportunities to engage and foster inclusive experiences for all.

LIFE-LONG IMPACT:

• Best Buddies engages volunteers throughout their lives, offering opportunities from introduction to school through adulthood, including community involvement and employment opportunities, and support for their families.

Support Inclusion Today!

Ready to get involved? Submit your interest form and tell us a little about yourself and why you're interested in Best Buddies. Together, we can create a more inclusive world.

Learn more: https://www.bestbuddies.org/california/