Meet the Kids: Dannia

Meet the Kids: Dannia

Apr 24, 2018 | Meet the Kids

Living with Developmental Delays & Language Impairment

Dannia is toddler diagnosed with developmental delays and language impairment (Autism). Her therapists and family have noticed that she is beginning to pick up words and phrases through electronics. An iPad with the appropriate apps will help motivate her to learn more speech. Both of Dannia’s parents are full-time students and the costs of this potentially beneficial device is beyond their means at this time. Variety KC donors understand the importance of early intervention and are making it possible for Dannia to have the tablet she needs! This ability to communicate can have a lifelong impact on Dannia and her future.

How Can You Help?

Donate to Variety KC to help provide other kids like Dannia with the equipment they need for inclusion.

Meet the Kids: Christian

Meet the Kids: Christian

Apr 17, 2018 | Assistive Technology, Communication, Meet the Kids

The Liberation of Communication Devices

Can you imagine being a teenage boy and not being able to communicate all your thoughts, needs and wants? Christian is completely non-verbal and unable to express himself in a positive way. His therapists recommend a NovaChat, an assisted and augmented speech device. This device is more than a form of communication, it’s liberation! And what is more important for a young man entering his teens? Gracious Variety donors made it possible for Christian to receive his NovaChat, but there are so many more kids who would benefit from one. Can you help? Doesn’t every child deserve a voice? Donate Today!

Meet the Kids: Adysen

Meet the Kids: Adysen

Apr 10, 2018 | Assistive Technology, Communication, Meet the Kids

Giving the Gift of Communication

Adysen is just four, but she is completely captivated with learning apps. She has a number of disabilities, including cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and Adysen is non-verbal. As bright as she is, not being able to communicate is really frustrating and shows up in her behavior at times. In addition, Adysen is one of five children. When her family goes out, Adysen isn’t always able to participate like her siblings and she gets bored and disruptive. However, when she has a tablet with activities of her own, Adysen is able to enjoy herself and enjoy being out and about with her family. With five kids and excessive medical bills, having a tablet of her own was only a dream….but Variety KC’s donors made that dream come true! Help us to help kids like Adysen to find their “voice” through a communication device. Donate today at VarietyKC.org. Thank you!

Meet the Kids: Zander

Meet the Kids: Zander

Apr 3, 2018 | Assistive Technology, Communication, Meet the Kids

What Love and Communication can Achieve

Zander had a rough start in life, including being born addicted to drugs. He has multiple health challenges, but he has a loving adoptive family there for support! Because he is non-verbal, Zander needs a tablet to communicate. Being able to connect and share through communication is a necessary component to inclusion and VarietyKC donors want every child to have that inclusive opportunity to Be Active, Be Social, and Belong! Help give a “voice” to other kids like Zander today!