Buddy: While not always students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, buddies are students who face challenges socially and/or emotionally.
Peer Buddy: Peer buddies are usually non-disabled students who seek to create and foster a one-on-one friendship with a buddy.
Associate Members: Peer buddies who are usually non-disabled students who wish to participate in the Best Buddies program but are not currently able to foster a one-on-one friendship with a buddy.