Variety KC Blog
Read stories about the kids, families and events that your support has impacted and the lives it has changed.
Variety KC x The Miraculous Miss Maddie
What is the cost of a good night’s sleep? For some families raising children with a disability, a good night’s sleep comes with a price tag upwards of...
Variety KC Summer Bucket List
Running out of ideas to fill your time this summer? Well, we have just the thing for you! Join us in completing our Variety KC Summer Bucket List! How many...
Aubrey, star of Variety Tales: Aubrey’s Dream, shares the wonderful ways Variety KC has impacted her life!
My first introduction to Variety came when I was in elementary school. I attended an inclusive playground opening in Independence and was so excited that...
Variety KC launched their third book on inclusion, Variety Tales: Aubrey’s Dream
On March 20th, 2024, Variety KC launched their third book teaching about disabilities and inclusion, "Variety Tales: Aubrey’s Dream.” This special celebration...
Super Bowl Parade Accessibility Options
As many of you may know, Variety KC worked hard last year with The Sports Commission for the NFL Draft to ensure this national event was inclusive for...
Go Baby Go is back
We are so proud to say, GO BABY GO IS BACK‼️ 🥳🙌🏻🚗 We had the most incredible time last weekend with @thebarstowschool and @barstow_robotics bringing our Go...
Kaden’s Special Message of Inclusion
Hi everyone, my name is Kaden and I just turned 10 on Halloween. I know you have read my book and I hope you enjoyed it. My dream in the book is to have the...
Donor Spotlight – MW Builders
How long has MW Builders been a supporter of Variety KC? MW Builders has been a proud supporter of Variety KC since 2016! What are ways that MW Builders...
Meet the Kids – James
MEET JAMES!! James was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 through a blood test before he was born. He is extremely loved by his family and has an amazing personality...
Meet the Kids – Hendrix
MEET HENDRIX!! Hendrix is a former 26-week preemie who spent 478 days in the NICU at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. In September 2022, Hannah...
Meet the Kids – Roman
MEET ROMAN!! Roman has a diagnosis of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, but these diagnoses do not define this sweet 7-year-old boy!! Roman walks with crutches...
The Kansas City Zoo opens their ACCESSIBLE Sobela Ocean Aquarium on September 1st!
The brand new 650,000-gallon aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo is opening this Labor Day weekend. The aquarium will have more than 8,000 animals, including a...
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