Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through their programs, such as One-To-One Friendships, Integrated Employment, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Living, Best Buddies builds friendships, secures jobs, educates and empowers individuals, and provides integrated living opportunities, all aimed at improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for people with IDD. With a mission in action, Best Buddies connects people with and without IDD, fostering social mentoring, employment opportunities, leadership skills, and inclusive living environments. By advocating for themselves and their peers within the IDD community, Best Buddies participants experience improved lives, increased independence, and a sense of belonging, ultimately working towards a world where individuals with IDD are fully integrated and valued members of society.Generated from the website