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
September 25, 2025
Shipgarten, McLean, VA
Karaoke Night with Kirsten & Sharesa!
October 16, 2025
RSM Office
RSM is partnering with Best Buddies for a day of professional development.
October 22, 2025
Zoom
Register to learn about the different opportunities to support our programs!
News & Stories
Thank you to everyone who helped us find this new inclusion hub.
“Inclusion is a core value in my life,” shares VCU leader Gaby.
Education leader. Advocate. Sister. Meet our newest board member, Sofia McDaniel.
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