Best Buddies Information

Our international mission is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing one on one friendships and integrated employment. A majority of the students that Best Buddies works with have mental retardation, down syndrome, or autism.

There are three ways to get involved.

College Buddy: A college student who commits to a one to one friendship with a person with intellectual disabilities for one academic year. Must see his/her buddy twice a month and contact his/her Buddy once a week and attend group activities. If you don't have a car and would still like to be a college buddy, we can work with you. Just let us know.

Associate Member: Provides chapter support as needed, but is not matched in a one to one friendship. Participates in chapter events, meetings, committees, and group outings

e-Buddies: e-Buddies creates email friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Is paired with a person from another state.