Noble Awards

The speaker shares their long-term involvement with Best Buddies, an organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. They highlight the personal connection through an aunt with Down syndrome and emphasize the need for such initiatives to combat isolation. Best Buddies helps integrate individuals into society, forming meaningful friendships. The speaker praises the loving nature of people with intellectual disabilities and the rewarding experience of being part of the organization.

What motivated the speaker to get involved with Best Buddies?

• A random encounter

• A school project

• A request from a friend

• A personal experience with a family member

What is one of the main goals of Best Buddies?

• To organize sports events

• To provide financial aid

• To offer medical support

• To integrate individuals with intellectual disabilities into society

How does Best Buddies help individuals with intellectual disabilities?

• By providing job training

• By offering scholarships

• By forming one-on-one friendships

• By organizing travel tours

What characteristic is highlighted about people with intellectual disabilities?

• They are very independent

• They are highly secretive

• They are extremely loving

• They are very competitive

What does the speaker wish for the rest of the world?

• To be more competitive

• To be more like individuals with intellectual disabilities

• To be more independent

• To be more secretive