Best Buddies International

Best Buddies International
Short Business Description
I just want to mention that Best Buddies is in some high schools in CCISD, but not all. I think Clear Springs and Falls have it. They try to coordinate pals programs in high school so kids are not so isolated and they always have a peer as a go to, or to text with, that sort of thing. Outside of school, there is no community chapter like in other areas of Houston. Contact Courtney to learn about sponsorship opportunities. --Emily
Long Business Description

Mission

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Who We Serve

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Programs

Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

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Business Contact
Courtney Paige, Lead Program Manager for Texas

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