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This organization's mission is to enhance the lives of individuals who are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide opportunities for one-on-one friendships between individuals with special needs and their peers. They allow for integrated employment opportunities. They work to promote inclusion on campus. Students at West Chester University are matched up with fellow students with special needs at West Chester to create a strong friendship. They host a bunch of activities such as holiday parties, bowling, Buddy ball, game night, and many other activities. Best Buddies is not just exclusive to West Chester University, it is a program that is international.

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The whole purpose of Best Buddys is to provide the opportunity for students with special needs to feel more included and make connections that are strong with their peers who are not disabled. The program is not only helpful for individuals with special needs but also for all others involved because it opens their horizons. Both sides are able to make strong connections that can last a lifetime.

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Best Buddies impacts my future career because I am a double major in Early Grades Prep and Special Education. If I choose to follow the special education route I will be working directly with children of special needs on the daily. Even if I end up in a general education classroom the chances of having a child with special needs in my classroom is very likely. Organizations like this help the students I will be working closely with in the future tremendously. This is extremely important to me personally because I have an older sister with special needs and if she was a part of a group like this when she was in school I know it would have been amazing for her.

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Get Involved By: JOINING YOUR SCHOOLS GROUP!!

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Get Involved By: JOINING YOUR SCHOOLS GROUP!!

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This is West Chester University's homepage to join and get more information about our school's organization!

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Home - Best Buddies | West Chester University

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Best Buddies seeks to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Promoting inclusion on campus, college students are matched with persons who have disabilities, creating an enriching fr…

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Ram Connect is a way to search events going on on campus. By going through Ram Connect you can search what Best Buddy events are happening and when!

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The campus engagement platform for West Chester University - Powered by CampusGroups.

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Get Involved By: REACHING OUT TO AN OFFICER!!!

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Get Involved By: REACHING OUT TO AN OFFICER!!!

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Daniel Kenney:

Email: DK968850@wcupa.edu

School/Program: BSED Special Education PreK-12

Degree: BSED

Entry: December 2021

Graduation: May 2025

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Get Involved By: VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR STATE/INTERNATIONALLY: 

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Get Involved By: VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR STATE/INTERNATIONALLY: 

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The international website for Best Buddies has a place where you can sign up to volunteer in your state outside of your school or college. You can also search the website for other ways to get involved!

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About (Pennsylvania) - Best Buddies International

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Best Buddies is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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