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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”176244″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MIAMI, Sept. 13, 2023<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2014 Joseph Canty, Best Buddies International\u2019s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, spoke with WCNC<\/a> in Charlotte, North Carolina, to discuss the Best Buddies\u2019\u00a0<\/span>Historically Black Colleges and Universities Accessibility and Inclusion Symposium, <\/span><\/b>which will take place\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Sept. 14, 2023<\/span><\/b>, from\u00a0<\/span>9 a.m.- 4 p.m. EST<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The symposium will unite students, faculty and administrators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Service Institutions (MSIs), community leaders and corporate partners to discuss the best methods to create a more inclusive culture on HBCU and MSI campuses to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHBCU\u2019s are a space where we see opportunity to grow,\u201d Canty said. \u201cWe want to see so many different communities engage and embrace what it means to have inclusive communities for people with IDD.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Industry and educational trailblazers will lead panel discussions on capacity building, workforce diversity, identities and disabilities and more. The symposium will also feature student-led panels on career and community service opportunities focusing on building inclusive social and workplace environments. Attendees will engage in group discussions with university and industry professionals to address broader community issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great opportunity for not only college students but for educators, business professionals [and] community leaders to come out [to] not only learn about IDD, but to engage with peers and those committed to supporting people with disabilities as a whole,\u201d Canty said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Best Buddies<\/u><\/strong>
\nBest Buddies\u00ae<\/sup> is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated\u202fto establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies\u2019 11 formal programs \u2014 Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies\u00ae, Jobs, Ambassadors, Promoters, Transitions and Inclusive Living\u2014 engage participants in\u202feach of the 50 states and in 49\u202fcountries, positively impacting the lives of nearly one million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.<\/p>\n

Media Inquiries<\/u><\/strong>
\nJacob Pasternack
\nManager of Marketing and Communications
\nJacobPasternack@BestBuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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To watch the full interview, <\/span>click here,<\/span><\/a> and to register for the Best Buddies HBCU Accessibility and Inclusion Symposium,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n