Practical support for people with disabilities and autism in Arizona and Missouri
We fund the cost of taking part, host inclusive gatherings, and stay in touch with families. Support is arranged case by case. Email director@blakes-buddies.com or call 314-650-2234.
Blake's Buddies & Friends, Inc. — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • EIN: 33-4640566 • Serving Arizona and Missouri
Cost of participation
We cover tickets, camp fees, transportation, and group outing costs for individuals with disabilities or autism, and for the family members or support staff attending with them, in Arizona and Missouri. There is no application portal and no waiting list — you write to us, and we tell you what we can do.
How to ask
- 1Email director@blakes-buddies.com with your first name and your city.
- 2Tell us what you need help paying for (ticket, camp fee, transportation, outing).
- 3Include the date of the activity so we know the timeline.
- 4We reply by email within 2–3 business days.
Inclusive activities
Ballgames, camp days, holiday gatherings, and activities with partner organizations. Sensory needs and mobility needs are planned for from the start — quieter spaces, accessible seating and routes, flexible timing, and room for support staff — rather than added on after the fact.
Activities are open to individuals with disabilities and autistic people of any age, along with the family, friends, and volunteers who come with them.
Family and caregiver support
A real person to call, help thinking through options, and connections to camps and partner organizations we know. Families reach the Director directly — not a queue.
This is not clinical care and it is not case management. We do not diagnose, treat, or coordinate services on your behalf. What we offer is encouragement, information, and practical help with the cost of taking part.
Who we serve, and who we are not
Who we serve
- Individuals with disabilities and autistic people of any age
- Their families and caregivers
- Volunteers who want to take part
- Partner organizations in Arizona and Missouri
Who we are not
- Not a medical or therapy provider
- Not a school or education program
- Not a government agency or benefits office
Ask about support for your family
Tell us your first name, your city, what you need help paying for, and the date. The Director reads every message and replies within 2–3 business days.