Best Buddies @TTU
See the person, not the disability
About Us
Mission
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 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).
Who we serve
Our Chapter currently serves adults 18+ in the IDD community that includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.
Also, check out our national chapter website! This is where members will complete friendship updates and can also find important information regarding our chapter. As well as apply to be a member!
https://www.bestbuddiesonline.org/Instructions.aspx?t=1
Activities
Best Buddies @TTU hosts 2-3 events a month throughout the school year! Our events include bowling, movies, themed parties, fundraisers, and community outreach! We aim to have fun with new friends and create long lasting friendships!
​Peer Buddy
Peer buddies are when a college student is matched with a person who an intellectual and developmental disability. This one-to-one friendship is unique because the buddies will hang out with each other 2-3 times a month and attend events together!
Associate Member
Associate members are those who might not have the time commitment to have a buddy. Associate members show up to events and hang out with everyone! They can also hang out in groups with peer buddies.
It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate  those differences.