Buddy Club
Who Are We
Our purpose is to include teens with intellectual & developmental disabilities in the general population of their schools. We strive to develop friendships between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. We strive to decrease isolation, provide opportunities for socialization, and increase inclusion in schools.
What We Do
This unique club is centered on friendship! The Buddy Club provides opportunities for teens with disabilities to form friendships with teens without disabilities in their school. Buddy Club members come and eat lunch, play a game or just come and hang out with their Buddies. We have monthly events outside of school for all our Buddy Club members to attend.
All Buddy Club groups will be held in person on campus during once-a-week Buddy Lunches.
Participating Schools
Richland School District
Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland High School
Hanford High School
Pasco School District
Chiawana High School
Pasco High School
Sageview High School
Kennewick School District
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Southridge High School
Kennewick High School
Kamiakin High School
Join the Club!
Click the link below to answer a questionnaire to sign up to be a Peer Buddy or a Buddy!
Mission Statement
The Buddy Club facilitates an avenue where teenagers with developmental & intellectual disabilities have opportunities for socialization and friendships with the entire high school population.
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Staff
BreAnna Raides
BUDDY CLUB COORDINATOR
breannar@arcoftricities.com
509-783-1131 ext. 148
