Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make friends, build leadership skills, find jobs, and be included in school, work, and community life. In Georgia, they run school and adult friendship chapters, employment support, leadership programs, family support, and fundraising events.
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e-Buddies creates social inclusion and friendships for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a virtual space. The program empowers participants by enabling... Main Services virtual support support network peer support daily life skills Serving adults young adults teens seniors individuals developmental disability intellectual disability autism
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E-BuddiesService
- Recently verified· Jun 26
One-to-One Friendship ProgramsProgram
Matches people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities for social connection through school, college, adult, and online friendship programs.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Best Buddies JobsProgram
Helps people with IDD find competitive, integrated jobs and gives ongoing support to both workers and employers.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Leadership DevelopmentProgram
Trains people with and without IDD to become public speakers, advocates, chapter leaders, and community leaders.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Family Support ProgramsProgram
Offers connection, mentorship, and resources for parents, caregivers, and siblings of people with IDD.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Best Buddies Friendship Walks: GeorgiaEvent
A fundraising walk that supports Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Champion of the Year Gala: GeorgiaEvent
An annual fundraising competition and gala where community leaders raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Best Buddies EntrepreneursProgram
A pilot leadership program for participants with IDD who have a business or business idea and want mentorship and business training.
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