Anthony Shriver Founder of Best Buddies and Eunie’s Buddies

About this episode

Anthony Shriver discusses his initiatives Best Buddies and Eunie’s Buddies aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Anthony Shriver founded Best Buddies International to create friendships and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He launched the new initiative Eunie’s Buddies to support families who are raising children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, honoring his mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Eunie’s Buddies provides families with support, encouragement, and resources, while Best Buddies continues to focus on its mission of inclusion and opportunity through its various programs. The post Anthony Shriver Founder of Best Buddies and Eunie’s Buddies appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI .

People in this episode

Guest: Anthony Shriver

Topics covered

• intellectual disabilities
• developmental disabilities
• friendship
• employment opportunities
• family support

Keywords

• Best Buddies
• Eunie’s Buddies
• Anthony Shriver
• intellectual disabilities
• developmental disabilities
• family support
• employment opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Best Buddies International, Eunie’s Buddies

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