{"id":181126,"date":"2024-05-17T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=181126"},"modified":"2024-05-17T10:30:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:30:34","slug":"best-buddies-leadership-conference-is-right-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/florida\/best-buddies-leadership-conference-is-right-around-the-corner","title":{"rendered":"Best Buddies Leadership Conference is Right Around the Corner!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;181127&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Summertime means many things such as beach time, barbecues, and lots of fun activities! Summertime is also Leadership Conference time. Are you joining in on the fun? 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In essence, we want you to join us for an unforgettable experience with Best Buddies leaders from around the WORLD to imagine, create, lead, and empower the future of the disability rights and inclusion movement!<\/p>\n<p>Why Attend BBLC?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with like-minded people who are passionate about inclusion and making a positive impact.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how you can be an effective advocate for inclusion in your schools, workplaces, and communities.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate the power of inclusion \u2013 BBLC is sure to provide you with a motivational boost that will set you up for success for the year as a leader.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance your personal growth and development by learning about successful initiatives from different parts of the world and be inspired to think globally and act locally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Haven\u2019t registered yet, but want to attend, it\u2019s not too late \u2013 REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 15! 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