Best Buddies programs support neurodivergent communities

The Best Buddies Siblings Program provides a supportive environment for siblings of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). The initiative aims to reduce stress and anxiety by allowing participants to connect with others who share similar familial experiences, helping them navigate social dynamics and emotional expression.

In Burlington, Massachusetts, members of the Best Buddies program visited a new interactive facility by WealthTrek, a program developed by Hanscom Federal Credit Union. This escape room-style learning environment offers neurodivergent community members a risk-free space to learn financial concepts such as auto financing and small business lending. The facility also includes a virtual driving simulator, developed in collaboration with Vanderbilt University, to help individuals with disabilities or PTSD build confidence behind the wheel.