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What We Do<\/span><\/h1>\n

Best Buddies is the world\u2019s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with IDD.\u00a0For individuals within this community, Best Buddies helps them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications skills, and feel valued by society.<\/p>\n

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One-to-One Friendships<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

Integrated Employment<\/h4><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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