Buddy Program

Sammy’s Buddy Program pairs students with disabilities with their general education peers for monthly, skills-based activities that foster inclusion, friendship, and personal growth through shared experiences.

Kindness Campaign

Launched in 2020, our school-wide Kindness Campaigns engage thousands of students in activities, lessons, and peer recognition that promote kindness, inclusion, and a culture of safety and encouragement throughout the school.

Leadership Academy

Sammy’s Buddy Program fosters leadership by engaging students in skills-based lessons, leadership academies, and service opportunities that empower them to become advocates and create inclusive change in their schools and communities.

Inclusion Library

Launched in 2021, Sammy’s Buddy Program’s Inclusion Libraries provide classrooms with books to promote understanding, disability representation, and advocacy, helping students become more inclusive friends and empowered leaders.