Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Florida.
Florida
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
1st Monday & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Zoom
Pour a cup. Take a Breath. Let’s chat.
April 11, 2026
Miami, FL
A celebration of creativity, perspective, and self-expression through young photographers
Multiple Dates in 2026
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
News & Stories
Support Best Buddies with a quick-start fundraiser tailored to your next creative idea.
MIAMI (WSVN) - As thousands of bicyclists prepare to take on the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the CEO of Best Buddies is preparing for a special ride with a good friend.
More than 8,500 people have signed up to take part in the annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge this year.
Among those hitting the streets with a purpose is Anthony Shriver, the CEO of Best Buddies. His nonprofit organization promotes inclusion for those with disabilities.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love that grows through friendship. Meet Dana and Antonio, two Best Buddies program participants in Tampa whose relationship is built on kindness, support, and simply being happy together.
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A 501(c)(3) Organization
A 501(c)(3) Organization