A variety of options await participants in the new Franklin Friends program every month.

However, Michael's big sister Juliana made it her mission to put all her efforts into developing an app to help him and others with disabilities make friends.

It can be hard to make friends as an adult, but the best friendship apps are here to help. We rounded up our 12 favorites and what makes each of them unique.

Joanie Hoffner doesn't just volunteer her time to help a little girl with cerebral palsy; she lends support to the entire family as a member of "Family Friends." The organization is made up of ...

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that ...

Michael Lincoln-McCreight was the first person in the state to be removed from the guardianship program and allowed a Supported Decision Making agreement.

“Supported decision making protects adults with developmental disabilities from exploitation because they maintain control over their own lives and decisions,” Cirino said.

Though Schwartz says that making friends as an adult can be difficult, he’s found that one powerful strategy he’s incorporated into his life is introducing other people.

However, Michael's big sister Juliana made it her mission to put all her efforts into developing an app to help him and others with disabilities make friends.

However, Michael's big sister Juliana made it her mission to put all her efforts into developing an app to help him and others with disabilities make friends.