Meet the Kids: Ryan

Meet the Kids: Ryan

Super Ears

Technology has made such wonderful advancements for helping children with special needs. The challenge is the cost. Raising a child with special needs is quadruple the cost of other children, so most children never get to take advantage of the amazing opportunities for their development. Six-year-old Ryan has bilateral hearing loss and his family just purchased hearing aids, or his “Super Ears” as Ryan calls them, in time for kindergarten next fall. His surgeon and therapists recommend a FM system that will allow teachers’ voices to be heard directly in Ryan’s Super Ears via the FM sound system. The cost of the Widex FM Dex on top of the cost of hearing aids just wasn’t doable at this time. So, Variety donors made it happen! Now, Ryan’s Super Ears are elevated to a super power! Help make the latest technologies available for all kids, donate today. 

Meet the Kids: Demetrious

Meet the Kids: Demetrious

Having Multiple Special Needs in the Foster System

You might think little Demetrious has had the cards stacked against him. Almost a toddler, Demetrious is a ward of the state. Diagnosed with multiple special needs, he received no medical treatment prior to custody. But, Demetrious is actually a lucky little fellow! He has a caring foster home and is receiving wonderful therapy and care and is making great progress. So when a request came in for an iPad for Demetrious, Variety didn’t hesitate and thanks to wonderful partners supporting Variety – his iPad is now a reality. Enhancing lives, there is nothing more satisfying. Join us! Visit www.varietykc.org today!

Meet the Kids: Noa

Meet the Kids: Noa

The Growing Pains of Living with a Mobility Disability

One of Noa’s greatest pleasures in life is spending time outdoors with her family. Today, at age 11, Noa has outgrown her bike trailer and family outings are at a standstill. Variety KC believes all kids should Be Active, Be Social, and Belong…and that means Noa belongs back on the bike trails with her family. Noa will have her new trailer in time for summer fun, but there are so many more kids like her that need larger equipment as they grow. Can you help? You can help a child get back outdoors HERE. Thank you!

Meet the Kids: Joshua

Meet the Kids: Joshua

Starting off with the Proper Communication Tools

An early diagnosis and intervention can be critical to a special needs child with delays. That’s why Variety loves seeing requests from therapists for their two-year-old clients who could improve communication with an iPad and the appropriate apps. In Joshua’s case, his therapists say that he is bright and inquisitive and is mastering cause and effect games on his LeapPad – he is ready for the next step. And Variety is ready to help, thanks to generous and caring partners, Joshua will have his “voice.” Won’t you help Variety to help others like Joshua? Donate HERE.