Best Buddies at UCF

Best Buddies at UCF Promoting inclusion on and off campus and creating amazing friendships since 1992! YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BestBuddiesAtUCF

Best Buddies at UCF pairs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships with UCF students.

Our September Schedule is here! 🍂🧡A new semester means new friendships, new memories, and so much to look forward to wit...
08/31/2026

Our September Schedule is here! 🍂🧡

A new semester means new friendships, new memories, and so much to look forward to with Best Buddies! We’re especially excited to be teaming up with .exemplar for some of our September events! 🤠

Save the dates, bring your BB besties, and get ready for an amazing month together. We can’t wait to start the semester with you!


🚨 NEW TIKTOK ALERT 🚨Best Buddies at UCF is officially on TikTok!! Follow us for event recaps, behind-the-scenes fun, fri...
08/23/2026

🚨 NEW TIKTOK ALERT 🚨

Best Buddies at UCF is officially on TikTok!!

Follow us for event recaps, behind-the-scenes fun, friendship moments, and all things Best Buddies! 🫶

Go follow us and stay tuned for everything we have planned this semester! 👀

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BEST BUDDIES IS BACK!! 💜We’re kicking off the semester a sample social, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Come ...
08/23/2026

BEST BUDDIES IS BACK!! 💜

We’re kicking off the semester a sample social, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Come hang out, meet new friends, and start the semester off right!

The social the perfect chance to meet our Best Buddies community and experience what we’re all about — friendship, inclusion, and lots of fun! We can’t wait to show you everything we love about best buddies.

Bring a friend (or two) and come hang out with us!

📍IES Office, locating in Ferrell Common across from Dining Services.
🗓️ Friday, September 4, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
🚗 Garage B will be the closest garage for those who are driving.

Come see Best Buddies at Opening Knight! 💙We’ll be tabling on the 3rd floor hallway of the Student Union, so stop by to ...
08/23/2026

Come see Best Buddies at Opening Knight! 💙

We’ll be tabling on the 3rd floor hallway of the Student Union, so stop by to meet our team, learn more about Best Buddies, and find out how you can get involved this year!

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are so proud of our amazing secretary, Amelia, for performing at Carnegie Hall this summer! 🎶🗽✨ While in New York Cit...
08/01/2026

We are so proud of our amazing secretary, Amelia, for performing at Carnegie Hall this summer! 🎶🗽✨

While in New York City, she also did yoga in Times Square, enjoyed a river cruise, and made special memories with family. Congratulations, Amelia, on such an unforgettable accomplishment and adventure!

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❤️ July is Disability Pride Month ❤️This month, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of people with di...
07/14/2026

❤️ July is Disability Pride Month ❤️

This month, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of people with disabilities while recognizing disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity. At Best Buddies, we are proud to foster friendships, promote inclusion, and advocate for a world where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Together, let’s continue building communities where differences are celebrated and everyone belongs.

Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌈

POV: Our '26–'27 Exec Team before they knew they'd be running the chapter. 👶
06/30/2026

POV: Our '26–'27 Exec Team before they knew they'd be running the chapter. 👶


What a match! Congratulations to Team USA on their 2-0 victory over Australia in the FIFA World Cup today! ⚽️Our Best Bu...
06/20/2026

What a match! Congratulations to Team USA on their 2-0 victory over Australia in the FIFA World Cup today! ⚽️

Our Best Buddies Executive Board is loving all the World Cup excitement! Swipe to slide 2 to see who we're rooting for!

No matter who you're cheering for, soccer has a way of bringing people together, and we hope everyone has had a fantastic time cheering on your favorite team! 🌎

Stay tuned to hear from one of our members about her love of soccer and how she has been celebrating the world cup!


✨ Introducing the 2026–2027 Best Buddies UCF Executive Board! ✨President - Emily MeloVice President - Estefania Gonzalez...
06/08/2026

✨ Introducing the 2026–2027 Best Buddies UCF Executive Board! ✨

President - Emily Melo
Vice President - Estefania Gonzalez - Ulmos
Secretary - Maria Canova
Treasurer - Amelia Coberly
Buddy Director - John Renert
Media Director - Mia Fagan

We're honored to serve this amazing chapter and can't wait to make this year full of meaningful connections, exciting events, and opportunities to spread inclusion across campus.

Thank you for being part of our community—we're looking forward to an incredible year together!

Stay tuned, this account will be updated throughout the summer ☀️


As we wrap up another incredible year with Best Buddies, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the memories, frie...
05/09/2026

As we wrap up another incredible year with Best Buddies, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the memories, friendships, and moments that made this year so special 💜

From game nights and socials to fundraisers and impromptu meetups, this chapter was filled with so much joy and connection. Best Buddies is more than just a club, it’s a community that brings people together and creates friendships that last far beyond one school year.

Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable. Whether you came to one event or every event, you helped make this community what it is. We can’t wait to see what next year brings 💫

To celebrate such a wonderful year, five of our members will share their favorite memory from this year on slides 3-7!

 

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