Buddy Up for Life serves to enable and empower people with Down syndrome to live healthy, connected, and independent lives through industry leading adaptive programs.
High-energy fitness and tennis program that builds coordination, confidence, and community through fun drills, match play, and team exercises.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout program that builds strength, endurance, and confidence through full-body movement.
Fast-paced, skill-building program where Athletes learn strokes, strategy, and teamwork through guided drills and friendly match play.
Dynamic kickboxing-inspired workout that boosts cardiovascular health, core strength, and coordination through high-energy movement.
Music-driven dance workout led by a licensed Zumba® instructor that inspires self-expression and improves rhythm and balance.
Workout that blends strength and mindfulness, focusing on posture, balance, and body awareness from the inside out.
Interactive, discussion-based program that builds self-advocacy, conversation skills, and confidence through peer connection and real-world practice.
Classes are led by a licensed Speech-Language-Pathologist.
Hands-on culinary program that teaches cooking techniques, nutrition, and kitchen safety through guided recipes and meal prep.
Classes are co-led by a trained chef and special educator.
Practical money management program that builds financial awareness through budgeting, spending, saving, and decision making.
Classes are co-led by a subject matter expert from Fifth-Third Bank and a special educator.
iPad-based program that builds confidence using everyday technology and digital tools that support independence.
Classes are co-led by a subject matter expert and special educator.
Real-world safety program that teaches first-aid, decision making, and personal responsibility through hands-on instruction and simulations.
Classes are co-led by a nurse and special educator.
Independent living preparation program designed to build retention of previously learned skills delivered in an apartment-style learning lab.
Foundational cooking, finance, and technology program for those who benefit from higher levels of verbal and literacy support.
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Communication for Life Students met up with our friends at Safelite (@safelite) to practice professional communication skills! ✨
Through conversational practice and small group activities, Students learn necessary communication skills to build relationships and engage meaningfully with others.
We are so thankful for our Safelite partners and their commitment to helping Buddy Up Students learn, grow, and shine! 🫶
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Where There`s a Will, There`s a Way® 💫 #MondayMotivation
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Happy National Pickleball Day! 🏓
Buddy Up Pickleball is our fastest growing program, with 14 chapters around the US, and more to come! ✨
Where should we head next? 👇
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The Dallas Chapter of Buddy Up Tennis has been nominated as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas! 🎾
Please take a moment to visit the link in bio to VOTE on the poll by USTA Texas (@usta_texas) (last category on the page) 🔗
Voting runs from August 7-16! 🗳️ Every vote counts!
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We’re so grateful to our incredible friends who hosted the Rosé on Clay tennis event benefiting Buddy Up Tennis in Cincinnati, OH! 🎾
Together, they raised nearly $4,000 to support opportunities for our Athletes to build confidence, friendships, and skills on and off the court. 🫶
Thank you to the Cincinnati Tennis Club (@ctc1880) for hosting and to everyone who sipped, rallied, and showed up! We’re so lucky to have a community that believes in the power of sport to bring people together. ✨
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We`re so thankful for Giant Eagle (@gianteagle) and their support of Cooking for Life in Columbus. 🧑🍳✨
Through hands-on learning and new experiences in the kitchen, our Students continue to build skills and gain confidence. We are so grateful for your support of our mission. 💛
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Happy World Friendship Day 💙💛
Friendship is at the heart of our community. Today and every day, we`re celebrating all the friendships that make Buddy Up for Life such a special place.
We`re so grateful for the connections that make our community stronger and the friends who make every program even better. ✨
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Our Athletes in Dallas, TX are staying active, building confidence and having fun together on the courts and in the gym.
A huge thank you to Sandlot Children`s Charity (@sandlotcharity) for helping support our Athletes and our Buddy Up Tennis, Fitness, and Pickleball programming in Dallas! 💙💛
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