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Organization:
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Best Buddies Canada - Toronto - Developmental Disabilities Friendship Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-531-0003
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Address:
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2 Sheppard Ave E 20th Fl
Toronto, ON
M2N 5Y7
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Location:
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Cross street: Islington Ave and Bloor St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Program activities take place at various locations in the community -- call for accessibility details
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; some programs outside of these hours
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Service Description:
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Matches students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities- creates one-to-one friendships in participating high schools, universities and colleges
- inclusive group activities in participating elementary schools
- virtual programs available
- works in conjunction with community agencies
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Fees:
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No fee to participate in program, but there may be nominal fees for certain activities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Barrie & Area, Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Brant, Burlington, Cambridge–North Dumfries, Chatham – Kent, City of Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Collingwood & Area, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Elgin, Etobicoke, Grey and Bruce, Guelph–Puslinch, Haldimand Norfolk, Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Huron and Perth, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Kingston, Kitchener–Waterloo–Wellesley–Wilmot–Woolwich, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, London and Middlesex, Midland, Penetanguishene & Area, Milton, Muskoka, Niagara, Niagara North West, Nipissing–Temiskaming, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North Lanark/North Grenville, North West Mississauga, North York, Northern, Northumberland County, Oakville, Orillia & Area, Ottawa, Oxford and Norfolk, Peterborough City and County, Prescott/Russell, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Rural Hastings, Sarnia – Lambton, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South Simcoe, South West Mississauga, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound, Toronto, Wellington, Windsor – Essex, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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6/19/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=133639
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