When a family receives the earth-shattering news that their child has an intellectual or developmental disability, the whirlwind of emotions can feel devastating. In the span of a few minutes, dreams ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, a program of the Center for Human Development (CHD), announced that its school-based “Lunch Buddies” program will expand this fall to include two more ...

OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio — On Wednesdays at Falls-Lenox Primary School in Olmsted Falls, the cafeteria fills with laughter, hugs, and a whole lot of love. It's Bulldog Buddies day, when first, second and ...

As an undergraduate student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, more than a decade ago, Caitlin Baine joined her campus chapter of Best Buddies because she wanted to help ...

Martha Haythorn has Down syndrome, but that hasn’t stopped the 25-year-old from living her best life like any other Gen Zer in Atlanta. She can check all the boxes — independent living in a Midtown ...

FITCHBURG – The power of inclusion is strong at Fitchburg High School. The mission for the Best Buddies program at FHS is always to choose to include. “The Best Buddies program is an engaging and ...

It’s like clockwork. Savanna Huddleson has it marked on the calendar every Wednesday. The Edgewood High School junior and her friend, Kate, look forward to their weekly cup of coffee. “It’s one of ...

The Best Buddies program is working to make connections between students with and without disabilities.On April 12, the organization is hosting its Friendship Walk in Hamilton’s Marcum Park. The event ...

PHOENIX — The Best Buddies program can make a lifelong impact on its members and there's no better example of that than Ashley and Jen's friendship! The Best Buddies friendship program builds ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of runners, walkers and supporters will head to Soldier Field Saturday to celebrate inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities (also known as IDD). The Best Buddies ...