Buddies For Life

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with Cynthia Bowles of Best Buddies South Florida

Posted

Nov 01, 2018

Developmental disabilities are an unfortunate reality for many people in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control says 1 in 6 children between the ages of 3 and 17 are diagnosed with at least one disability. Cynthia Bowles, Regional Director for Best Buddies South Florida, discusses how their organization integrates our most vulnerable youth back into society. Interview recorded: October 26^th, 2018

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