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A udrey Ayer, who has Down syndrome, felt like an “outsider and not wanted” until she got involved with Best Buddies in Hawai‘i (BBHI), a nonprofit dedicated to inclusion for chil- dren and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
of my shell.” After graduation, Best Buddies helped Hiro get an interview at Assaggio Ha- wai‘i, and he has worked full- time ever since.
There’s Power In These ‘Buddies’
By Karen Glasser, state director at Best Buddies International
Mr. K’s Recycle & Redemption
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING COLLECTION
Sat, April 29, 2023 10:00am to 3:00pm
NEW LOCATION!
73-5631 Kauhola St., Kona
* FREE EVENT open to public *
Businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations
MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
and there is a limit of one pallet load per these customers. To schedule an appointment, call 808-969-1222
For more info visit www.mrksrecyclehawaii.com/electronic-waste.html
ACCEPTABLE DEVICES:
• Computers, laptops, tablets
• TVs and monitors (plasma, CRT, LCD & LED)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
• Computer keyboards & mice
• Printers, copiers, fax machines
• Mobile and Landline phones
• Digital cameras
• VCRs, DVD/Blu-ray players
• Stereo components (no speakers)
• Items noT on this list will noT be accepted
for recycling.
State of Hawai‘i Electronic Device Recycling & Recovery Law https://health.hawaii.gov/ewaste/
(IDD).
“I felt sorry for myself ...
BBHI currently supports 36 School Friendship chap- ters on Oʻahu, Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, with plans for ex- pansion to Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i. In all, we impact more than 4,000 individuals with and without disabilities throughout the state.
Best Buddies changed my life. I can be myself,” says Audrey. Now, she has lots of friends, sits on the BBHI Advisory Board and is a state ambassador who speaks about disability rights.
Sage Mulleitner and many others took part in last year’s Friendship Walk.
BBHI offers several ways to get involved, including volun- teering, joining our Advisory Board or event committees, and participating in our programs. Businesses can also become program partners.
Best Buddies in Hawai‘i is part of Best Buddies Interna- tional, a global organization whose mission is to empower people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friend-
PHOTO COURTESY KAT WADE
ships, secure rewarding jobs, live independently and feel valued by society. Best Bud- dies was founded 34 years ago by chairman and CEO Anthony Kennedy Shriver, who believes friendship is key to building the self-esteem necessary for a
happy and productive life. Glenn Hiro, also a state am- bassador and advisory board member, bears witness to the power of friendship. When he first arrived at high school, he stayed quiet, but through Best Buddies, he says, “I came out
To learn more, visit bestbud- dies.org/hawaii.
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RATING: SILVER
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