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
Spring 2026
Des Moines, IA
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
November 13, 2025
Des Moines
Join us for an evening of food and friendship.
News & Stories
Lifelong friends leading with heart, creating inclusion through Best Buddies program
Lifelong friends leading with heart, creating inclusion through Best Buddies program
Kylie and Max’s friendship shows how inclusion creates joy, growth, and lasting impact.
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