Best Buddies In Missouri
Address
9610 Continental Industrial Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 669-5512
AKA:
BBMO
Description:
Creates opportunities for friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Services include Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Buddy Programs, Leadership Development and Volunteer Opportunities.
ALSO KNOWN AS
BBMO
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 14, 2024
Employer ID:
521614576
Year Incorporated:
2016
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
9610 Continental Industrial Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63123
Contacts
Megan Derosier
Primary Contact
Deputy Director of Programs
(314) 669-5512
Phone Numbers
Megan Derosier
(314) 669-5512
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
One-to-One Friendship Program: A participant with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability is paired with a person without an Intellectual or Developmental Disability based on location and shared interest. Activities likely include spending quality in-person time together at least twice a month. Local chapters plan events, host group activities and provide support. Paired buddies connect at least once a week by email, phone call, texting, social medial or written letters.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Individual with an intellectual disability
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Develops partnerships with employers, assists in the hiring process and secures employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call Or Apply In Person
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Best Buddies Ambassadors program: Educates and empowers people with an intellectual or developmental disability through training and workshops, to become leaders and public speakers. Best Buddies Promoters: Empowers youth to become advocates for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities by organizing and participating in specific events throughout the school year that promote advocacy and bring awareness to the disability rights movement.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply online at www.bestbuddies.org/missouri/leadership-development-map/
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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Description
Several volunteer opportunities are available either as a Buddy, Officer or Advisor. Buddy Programs: Volunteers are paired with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to create and maintain friendships. Volunteers are matched with a peer with similar interests. Friendship pairs talk at least once a week and meet in person twice a month. Officer: Volunteers with or without an intellectual or developmental disability works with a team to plan events and support friendships in their area. Advisor: Volunteer teachers or school faculty who support student leadership programs in managing chapters on campus or in a workplace.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply online at www.bestbuddies.org/bbu/become-a-buddy/
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri State
Geography Served
- Missouri
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