In 2001, Best Buddies International (BBI) made a commitment to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities around the world by setting a goal to expand our programs into 50 countries by the end of 2010...
Throughout the month of November, Benihana will donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of bottled FIJI Water at all 76 U.S. restaurant locations to Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization with a mission to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities...
When the 60-plus members of Walter Johnson High School's Best Buddies program gathered for a group meeting Friday morning, they expected a usual day. What they got was anything but...
Imagine job hunting with a developmental disability. David Gauthier, who has cerebral palsy, says he put his challenges aside, as he has done all his life, when he applied to work for Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster...
BBMA was proud to have several buddies from our programs participate in events throughout the weekend of the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port. Each buddy involved in the weekend events did a great job in their individual role...
On April 30th fourteen people came to Boston College for The BUILD Program. The BUILD Program is Buddies United in Leadership Development and they learned how to speak in public and self-advocate for people with disabilities...
Buddies United in Leadership Development (BUILD) assists the participants in our Best Buddies programs with intellectual disabilities to develop their leadership skills. Separated into two tracks, Buddy Ambassador and Buddy Director, the program trains individuals in areas of leaderships and public speaking...
With a complete reduction of state-sponsored funding in 2010, Best Buddies Massachusetts has become increasingly dependent upon the success of its many special events throughout the year. Your continued support can help...
Celebrate Best Buddies Month with Best Buddies Massachusetts! Find new ways to get involved by Spreading the Word to End The Word, joining the passion plunge and attending our friendship relay!
In September, October, and November, Western Massachusetts Best Buddies events are bursting with creativity! Three events in the Pioneer Valley highlight the magic that is born from self-expression. These events also underscore the importance of including artistic collaboration while working toward full inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities...
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