Best Buddies Michigan Programs
Best Buddies in Michigan
Michigan Statewide, Michigan - Statewide County
Source checked
Jun 6, 2026
Michigan Statewide
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Quick answer
Best Buddies Michigan Programs has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Best Buddies in Michigan gives Michigan families and adults a state program pathway for one-to-one friendship, inclusion, leadership, employment, living, and family-support opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies in Michigan is the Michigan state program presence of Best Buddies International, supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through local and statewide program pathways.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.bestbuddies.org/office-directory/
- Phone
- 1-800-89-BUDDY
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Students, adults, families, volunteers, and employers connected to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; local age and program fit varies by chapter or state program
- Season
- Year-round state program, with chapter, school-year, Citizens, Jobs, leadership, living, and family-support timing confirmed locally
- Cost
- Best Buddies programs are nonprofit programs, but local events, travel, memberships, or activities can vary. Confirm any cost, registration, employer pathway, or chapter expectations with the state office.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
This is a statewide listing. Confirm the active local chapter, match pathway, office contact, event location, and current program pillar before referring a family.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Statewide IDD friendship and inclusion programs
State program pathway for Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, Family Support, local chapters, volunteer matching, employer connection, and event questions.
- Ages
- Students, adults, families, volunteers, and employers connected to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; local age and program fit varies by chapter or state program
- Season
- Year-round state program, with chapter, school-year, Citizens, Jobs, leadership, living, and family-support timing confirmed locally
- Schedule
- Use the state page or office directory to confirm active local chapters, friendship-match availability, Jobs or leadership programming, family-support contacts, application steps, and upcoming events.
- Cost
- Best Buddies programs are nonprofit programs, but local events, travel, memberships, or activities can vary. Confirm any cost, registration, employer pathway, or chapter expectations with the state office.
How we checked this listing (3 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 6, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Michigan page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.
- Sources used
- 3 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Statewide IDD friendship and inclusion programs
Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Michigan page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The sources name statewide Best Buddies programs, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one-to-one Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, Family Support, state office pathways, local chapters, volunteers, and employer participation.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about which program pillar is active locally, match support, school or adult chapter availability, event accessibility, transportation expectations, communication preferences, sensory needs, caregiver or family involvement, and how participants can request accommodations.
What we checked
What we found: Best Buddies' official U.S. Programs page says the organization is active in every U.S. state and that regional availability may include Friendship, Jobs, Leadership Development, Inclusive Living, and Family Support mission pillars. The official Michigan page and the official office directory provide the state-specific program pathway for families, participants, volunteers, and employers to confirm local chapters, one-to-one friendship options, and other current supports.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteBest Buddies Michigan
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- Provider websiteBest Buddies U.S. Programs
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- Provider websiteBest Buddies Office Directory
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Best Buddies Michigan Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Best Buddies in Michigan?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.