About us
Overlake Best Buddies is a friendship chapter at The Overlake School in Washington dedicated to promote inclusion for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Given that our school is a private school with little to no IDD representation in our school body, we strive to spread the awareness about IDD to our school through making posters, fundraisers, events, and activities.
Beyond our school, we also connect with the bigger community through Adaptive Skating, visiting local elementary schools' IDD clubs, and holding events at libraries.
Our mission
Our mission is to spread inclusion for those with IDD everywhere! We ourselves are the living example of people who started out with no knowledge about IDD then grew into advocates in the field. We want to share this mindset and passion with many others who are not aware of this topic.
Our Values
Inclusion
At Overlake Best Buddies, we champion a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We strive to break down barriers and foster an environment where differences are celebrated, and everyone has a voice.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering students to become leaders and advocates for inclusion. Through supportive networks, we inspire individuals to take initiative and create meaningful change in their communities.
Compassion