Advocacy Articles
Ten Reasons Not to Call Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ‘Buddy’
Article Written by Nicole Provost They likely AREN’T your buddy! The first and simplest reason is that they likely are not your buddy. ‘Buddy’ is an informal synonym for ‘friend’ or ‘close companion’. Unless the person is in fact a close personal friend or relative, that term isn’t even accurate to begin with. Read more…