Source checkedDetails checked

Best Buddies New York Programs

Best Buddies in New York

New York Statewide, New York - Statewide County

Website Contact
Source check

Source checked

Last checked

Jun 6, 2026

Area

New York Statewide

Listing detail

Strong listing detail

Map and directions

Based on the public city or area we found.

New York Statewide, New York

We did not find a public street address for this listing. The map is an area search based on the city or provider name, not an exact program location.

Maps can place pins differently from provider pages. Confirm the current location, entrance, parking, and session site before visiting.

Open area map

Exact address not found. Load an area map to help orient your search.

Quick answer

Best Buddies New York 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.

Know a family who might use this?

Send this listing to a parent, caregiver, teacher, therapist, coach, or provider so they can check the source links directly.

Compare program detailsScan ages, schedule, cost, source links, and what to confirm.Open provider websiteUse the public source before calling or registering.Send an updateTell us if something looks stale or incomplete.

Provider overview

Best Buddies in New York gives New York 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 New York is the New York state program presence of Best Buddies International, supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through local and statewide program pathways.

Parent Support Groups near New York StatewideSpecial Recreation Associations near New York Statewide

Quick facts

Website
https://www.bestbuddies.org/newyork/
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
Email
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.

1 public contact

Best Buddies in New York

1-800-89-BUDDY

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.

Program details found
Source checkedSpecial Recreation AssociationsClearly listed in source

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.
Program info Source
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 New York 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 New York 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.

Source
Source checkedClearly listed in sourceFound in page titleBest Buddies New York
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 New York 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.

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?
Report outdated infoRequest listing update

Related listings in New York

Same-state or similar-category listings. Distance may vary, so check the location before comparing.

Source checked

ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs

ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources

Syracuse, New York - Onondaga County

ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs offer Central New York social and recreation options including Friends Connection, Kids Night Out, Funtastic Friday, and Friday Night Dance for eligible children or adults with developmental disability supports.

Last checked

May 29, 2026

Listing detail

Strong listing detail

Area

Central New York / Syracuse

Special Recreation AssociationsParent Support Groups
View detailsWebsite
Source checked

GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo Programs

GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

GiGi's Playhouse Buffalo offers a free Down syndrome program hub for Buffalo families, with education, tutoring, fitness, social, career-development, family, and community connection options listed through the official Playhouse network.

Last checked

Jun 6, 2026

Listing detail

Strong listing detail

Area

Buffalo

Parent Support GroupsSpecial Recreation Associations
View detailsWebsite
Source checked

GiGi's Playhouse Long Island Programs

GiGi's Playhouse Long Island

Long Island, New York

GiGi's Playhouse Long Island offers a free Down syndrome program hub for Long Island families, with education, tutoring, fitness, social, career-development, family, and community connection options listed through the official Playhouse network.

Last checked

Jun 6, 2026

Listing detail

Strong listing detail

Area

Long Island

Parent Support GroupsSpecial Recreation Associations
View detailsWebsite

Related resources

Parent Support Groups near New York StatewideBrowse similar checked listings in this local area.Programs near New York StatewideBrowse other checked listings in this local area.Parent Support Groups in New YorkBrowse this activity type across New York.Parent Support Groups directoryBrowse this activity type across all covered states and areas.Inclusive and adaptive programs in New YorkBrowse other checked public listings in New York.How to find inclusive programs near youA plain-language starting point for finding and checking inclusive activities.How we source informationHow listings are checked, labeled, and kept honest as coverage grows.Request a listing updateSend factual corrections or additions for review.

Common questions

Is Best Buddies New York 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 New York?

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.