The Kennedys and the Shrivers: Generations of commitment to disability inclusion
Ever since a childhood diagnosis that resulted in the amputation of a limb, Ted Kennedy, Jr., has been an advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Join us on October 19th from 1 pm. – 2 p.m. ET for the virtual event
Best Buddies participants spend day with pageant queens in Miami
Best Buddies’ has teamed up with pageant queens for a day of fun and friendship. Reigning Miss Colombia and Miss Germany enjoyed Wednesday afternoon with Best Buddies participants.
Bikers trek 100 miles for the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port
BOSTON (WHDH) – The Best Buddies Challenge returned for its’ 23rd ride on Saturday as some bike riders made up to a 100-mile trek from Boston to Hyannisport to raise money for the nonprofit.
Mod Pizza Introduces New Value(s) Menu That Gives Back
MOD’s inaugural Value(s) Menu partner – now through August 22 – is Best Buddies International, the world’s largest organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With today’s announcement, MOD plans to donate $500,000 to Best Buddies to help support their mission of inclusion through programs that support integrated employment, one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and inclusive living communities.
Buffalo Bills team up with Best Buddies for non-football fun
Henrietta, N.Y. — On a day off from training camp at St. John Fisher University, several Buffalo Bills players took a field trip to Henrietta. They met up with their Best Buddies.
5th Annual Best Buddies’ Mother’s Day Brunch Presented by Live Nation Raises $450,000 for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Best Buddies International raised $450,000 at the 5th Annual Best Buddies’ Celebration of Mothers in Malibu, California. The funds will expand the organization’s mission of inclusion through one-to-one friendships, leadership training, jobs, and integrated living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies fosters lifelong friendships
Before Erik Wanberg graduated from Eastview High School in 2019, he had been part of the school’s Best Buddies chapter for two years.
Actor champions inclusivity in front of the camera
Meet Tal Anderson, the young actor, filmmaker and disabilities advocate shining a spotlight on her fellow storytellers and highlighting the contributions of people with autism.
SeneGence® Announces Miss USA LipSense® Collection
In partnership with Miss USA, SeneGence is proud to announce the launch of the Miss USA LipSense Duo. From the proceeds of this launch, SeneGence will be donating $50,000 to Smile Train and $50,000 to Best Buddies International.