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Best Buddies Ambassadors offers people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities training to gain the public speaking skills, self-esteem, and confidence needed to successfully advocate for themselves, their peers, and the Best Buddies mission of inclusion in schools, communities, and workplaces.\u00a0 Ambassadors become informed, engaging leaders by developing the skills to professionally share their life stories, promote Best Buddies programs, network, and advocate for diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n

In order to provide all of the participants in our programs the chance to become an ambassador, all states host at least two trainings each year; one in the fall and one in the spring. Each state is also encouraged to select 10-20 state ambassadors, who have met the outlined parameters below, to represent Best Buddies for a two-year term.<\/p>\n

What is an ambassador?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A participant with or without IDD, youth or adult, who has completed\u00a0an official Best Buddies ambassador training and is committed to promoting and educating audiences about the mission, philosophy, and benefits of Best Buddies through public speaking.<\/p>\n

Who participates in the Ambassadors program?<\/strong><\/p>\n