One-To-One Friendships
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
Integrated
Employment
Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
Leadership Development
Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.
Inclusive
Living
Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”
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Events
October 23, 2025
Hanover, MD
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
May 2, 2026
College Park, MD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
News & Stories
Best Buddies Living opens it’s 12th location in College Park, MD this fall.
This Maryland shop is serving more than just ice cream. Learn more about how Max’s Best Ice Cream is making a difference.
Italian bakery plans to employ people with IDD in downtown Bethesda.
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