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Oswald Best Buddies is a program that pairs students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with typically developing peers to create one-to-one friendships. The program was founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy.

Best Buddies has been shown to have a number of benefits for both students with and without IDD. For students with IDD, the program can help to improve social skills, communication skills, and self-esteem. It can also help to reduce isolation and loneliness. For students without IDD, the program can help to increase empathy, understanding, and tolerance. It can also help to break down stereotypes and prejudices.

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Oswald Best Buddies VHS is a 1996 direct-to-video animated film produced by Film Roman and DIC Entertainment Corporation. The film is based on the Oswald cartoon character created by Walter Lantz and Ub Iwerks. The film was released on VHS on October 8, 1996, by Buena Vista Home Video.

The film follows Oswald the Lucky Rabbit as he tries to help his best friend, Henry the Hippo, get over his fear of water. Oswald and Henry go on a series of adventures, including a trip to the beach and a boat ride. Along the way, they learn about the importance of friendship and overcoming fears.

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