movement that creates opportuni4es for one-‐to-‐one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabili4es (IDD).
more— without ever ge\ng a personal phone call of your own. Imagine never knowing what it feels like to experience just that li`le bit of belonging that comes from someone who isn’t your father or isn’t your sister reaching out just so they could talk to you.
overcome that kind of isola4on, how having a friend with an intellectual or developmental disability can change your en4re world for the be`er. Imagine taking the 4me to see the things through your Buddy’s eyes and discovering a more open and accep4ng side of yourself that influences every corner of your life. This is how Best Buddies is building momentum to change the world . . . one buddy at a 4me.
Bre` Banford is a Disabili4es Rights Movement pioneer from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a well-‐known dancer and public speaker in his home town. Bre` became an official Buddy Ambassador in 2008 and has been a strong advocate for people with disabili4es. Bre` has been featured on the reality TV show “So You Think You Can Dance?” and is featured in, “Just Like You,” a documentary about his life. Bre`’s favorite ac4vity with his Buddy is riding around in the car listening to his favorite music. His charisma4c a\tude a`racts new friends daily and he seizes every opportunity to speak about the amazing accomplishments of people with intellectual disabili4es. Our Best Buddies family was first introduced to Bre` at the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle 2008. He has also spoken at the Best Buddies Ball 2008, Best Buddies Gala 2008, and Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle 2009 and 2010.
complete and submit this form. What role(s) are you interested in volunteering for? Check all that apply: I am a person with intellectual or developmental disabili4es (IDD) and I would like to be matched with a Buddy. I am a parent/guardian/friend of a person with IDD, and I would like to match them with a Buddy. I am a person without IDD and I would like to be matched with a Buddy. I am an employer and I'm interested in employing a person with IDD.
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