Friday, February 28, 2014

A Month for Friendship

As we end the month of February and enter March, we look forward to celebrating Best Buddies month. March is the month we dedicate to celebrating friendships, jobs, advocacy, and social inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What better time to celebrate another one of our outstanding friendships. 

Ella and Gabriel are both members of the Brownsburg West Middle School Best Buddies chapter and this is their first year together as a buddy pair. 


What does Best Buddies mean to you?

Gabriel: It means being able to see my buddy outside of school!

Ella: Best Buddies means to me helping out with kids who have a disability. Also, to learn about new experiences with them.

What's your favorite thing about your buddy?

Gabriel: She is nice and likes video games!

Ella: My favorite thing about my buddy is that he is hilarious! He is very friendly, responsible, nice, and funny. He can really make you laugh, even if you are in a bad mood. He is all the possible great character traits that you could think of.

What do you and your buddy like to do together?

Gabriel: Movies, video games, and crafts!

Ella: Gabe and I like to watch movies, play video games and other games, and go bowling together.

How has Best Buddies changed your life?

Gabriel: She [Ella] is someone I can count on.

Ella: Best Buddies has changed my life because you get to experience things that your buddy experiences throughout their life and day. 

Why do you think others should join Best Buddies?

Gabriel: So they can have a good friend.

Ella: I think others should join Best Buddies because it would give them an experience and lessons with their buddy. You create a new friend and hangout with a new friend whenever you want!