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Podcast: Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast
Episode: Anthony Kennedy Shriver: Transforming Lives Through Best Buddies
Description: Best Buddies: Champions of Disability Inclusion with Anthony Kennedy ShriverIn this episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ Alycia welcomes Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Best Buddies International, to honor Best Buddies Month and Spread the Word Day. They discuss the harmful use of the ‘R word,’ the growth and impact of Best Buddies since its establishment in 1989, and Anthony’s personal inspirations from his family, including his mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and his aunt, Rosemary Kennedy. The conversation highlights the importance of employment, social connections, leadership, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and...