Buddy Club offered at The Arc of Tri-Cities

1455 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352

Eligibility

Program specific to teens with developmental disabilities and high school non-disabled peers.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

(360) 513-0437

Voice

https://www.arcoftricities.com/buddy-club

Application process

Call or visit teen's high school for an application.

Fees

General membership fee; contact for details. Some activities have affordable fees.

Service area

Benton, WA
Franklin, WA

Other Information

Payment Options

Low-Cost/Sliding Scale

Private Pay

Age Group

Adolescents (13-17)

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Description

Seeks to pair (1) teen with a disability with (2-3) teens from their high school to have the prospect of gaining additional friendships, social skill development, and increased independence. In addition to providing recreation opportunities, the club’s purpose is to bring inclusion for teens with developmental disabilities into the general population of their high schools.

What's Here

Organizational Advocacy Program Development Peer Role Model Programs Arts and Crafts Instruction

Providing organization

Arc of Tri-Cities

Assists people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain their rights and resources required to become, to the fullest extent possible, independent, self-sufficient, and contributing members of society.