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.
“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”
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Events
October 3, 2026
New York, NY
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
November 1, 2026
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.
November 2026
Albany & Rochester
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
News & Stories
New entrepreneurship initiative empowers individuals with IDD through mentorship, business development, and leadership.
Shout out to our leader Adriana Cassano!
Best Buddies launches inclusive Manhattan living community supporting independence for neurodiverse adults.
Best Buddies Living is expanding to New York City on May 1st
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