Definitions
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
What is Disability?
How often you should be talking with your buddy
What is twice a week?
Attends chapter meetings and monthly events
What is a club member?
How to contact your buddy when you can't see them
What is texting and calling?
Seeing others as equals
What is respect?
Ensuring everyone has the same opportunities to participate to the best of their ability
What is inclusion?
How often you should do an activity with your buddy
Builds a 1:1 friendship with a member in the community
What is a peer buddy?
Using hand gestures, writing, facial expressions, etc. to convey a message
What is nonverbal communication?
Inviting those you don't know to join your group
What is being inclusive?
Modifying services or spaces to ensure they can be used by people of all abilities
What is accessibility?
A monthly response about how things are going (successes, struggles, questions, etc.)
What is a friendship update?
What is $15?
Someone who uses their hands to speak
What is sign language?
Showing up every time and communicating with your buddy about when you'll be there
What is consistency/reliability?
'A person who uses a wheelchair' vs 'the wheelchair user'
What is person first language?
Someone who doesn't have a 1:1 but tags along with a buddy pair
What is a shadow buddy?
The co-presidents of Best Buddies
Who are Hannah and Emma?
What is a communication device?
Supporting someone inside and outside of the club; being respectful and intentional about the language you use
What is an ally?
A super fun RSO where students and members of the community come together to build friendships and community
What is Best Buddies?
The goal of pairing buddies 1:1
What is friendship?
'To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities'
What is Best Buddies' mission?
Giving someone time after asking a question before expecting a response
What is processing time?
Amplifying the voices of people with disabilities, but not speaking for someone. Spreading awareness about issues surrounding disabilities
What is an advocate?