Best Buddies LI Middle and High School Expansion Project

Investigator: Fullmer, Mandy

Institution: Best Buddies New York

Grant Amount: $25,000.00

Award Type: Community Grants

City: New York

State: NY

Country: United States

Year: 2008

The Best Buddies Long Island Middle and High School Expansion Project will enhance the lives of students with developmental disabilities by providing them with opportunities for one-to-one friendships with their non-disabled peers. the Best Buddies program will strengthen efforts to serve youth with autism through student leadership training, community engagement and public awareness activities. the project will ultimately generate 660 new Best Buddies friendships and raise tolerance and awareness of students with developmental disabilities.

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Best Buddies Long Island Final Report