A special event took place at Franklin Road Academy on Monday with the Nashville Predators. Roman Josi helped host an event with the Best Buddies Program, which aims to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The recent Valentine’s Day celebration brought together 22 students for the kickoff of a student-led initiative at Eastern Hancock High School aimed at filling a gap in the district’s special education programming. Peer Pals provides students like Jenkins, a member of the school’s special education program, a chance to interact with their peers in a supportive environment.
Friendships like Madison’s and Angelica’s demonstrate the power of our Friendship program. They have been best buddies for over two years and love to go to the movies together, shop, travel, and compete in beauty pageants. Angelica is the current National Miss Amazing — a pageant that celebrates and empowers girls and women with disabilities. Madison and Angelica are also fierce advocates of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign to end the hurtful use of the R-word.
Throughout Hannah Babcock’s life, she has heard her fair share of “No, you can’t”s when trying to break the norms for people with intellectual disabilities. This time, she confidently said, “Yes, I can!” when she won the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children’s 2016 Yes I Can! Award in School and Community Service in November.
Decked out in matching red T-shirts and hair ribbons, North Rockland Central School District’s Best Buddies United cheerleaders tore up the floor last Saturday with their rocking routines. The squad performed stunts, jumps, motions and dances to customized background music that included the chant: “United…
For the 14th consecutive year, Yucaipa High School’s Best Buddy Talent Show was held in the Multipurpose Room and it was an overflowing crowd. Outside, JoJo’s Grill-A-Dog offered hot dogs and food to more than an estimated 700 attendees. “Best Buddies International is a club that has been overseen by Hope Gutierrez.
When Robyn Foller posted a request on Facebook for cards for her son’s 13th birthday, she didn’t expect much. She thought maybe she’d get a couple of cards that could help cheer him up after years of heartbreaking birthdays. But she never expected such an overwhelming outpouring of support from
Best Buddies International is excited to announce a generous donation from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) of $150,000 to support the Best Buddies Jobs program in Nevada.
The University of Utah women’s basketball team has partnered with Best Buddies, which is an international nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The team focuses on the one-to-one friendships that the member of this organization may not receive on a normal basis.
A nonprofit organization that helps those with disabilities is hosting a special prom. They’re also looking for people to donate dresses to those who will attend. Best Buddies is an international nonprofit that assists those with intellectual and developmental disabilities make friends and find jobs.