Best Buddies Jobs Participant Finds a Career with the Hialeah Fire Department
Rubin Wilson, an administrative support staffer, has been an important member of the Hialeah Fire Department for the past five years.
Rubin Wilson, an administrative support staffer, has been an important member of the Hialeah Fire Department for the past five years.
Rodrigo Balvanera, a master’s student at American University, found his home at the Georgetown location of Best Buddies Living.
Reilly Donovan is a participant in Best Buddies Living, which provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without IDD.
Julian Rodriguez lives in a condo in Coral Gables, and he’s looking for roommates. His condo, however, offers more than just a place to live.
Best Buddies Living provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without IDD where they can learn, grow and thrive.
According to the report, “A Place in this World,” approximately 75% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live with their parents and 62% of those people dream of having their own apartment. Best Buddies Living is an opportunity for people with disabilities to reach that goal.
To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we are excited to launch the organization’s newest program, Best Buddies Living. Best Buddies is elevating our mission to meet the significant need for inclusion by establishing a residential living experience for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their peers.