Variety, the Children's Charity of Kansas City (Tent 8), nominates KCTV5 for the media award. The local CBS television affiliate, KCTV5, has a long history...
Inclusion
Bill to Establish Tax-Free Disability Savings Program
KC STAR Kansas lawmakers will consider a bill during this legislative session that would provide a tax-free avenue for families with disabled children to save...
Increasingly, Parents Push For Inclusive Playgrounds
By AIMEE BLANCHETTE, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE/MC Originally posted in the Disability Scoop Four-year-old Lucas Dean has to have three things when he goes to...
It’s More Than Convenience to Me
By Jill F. Bamber, CTVI, MEd, MOM Let me introduce myself. I’m that lucky mom who gets to use those convenient parking spots right in front; you know, the...
Teen Variety kids helping kids!
Thad's class is working on a project called "Genius Hour" in which they create a project to give back to others. He along with his friend Chase are creating a...
Special Needs Parents are the BEST Advocates to teach others how to be inclusive.
Here is a sweet letter one of Variety's parents wrote to her child's school on how to educate and inform others that we really are all the same. Dear Parents....
U.S. parents report rise in children with mental, developmental disabilities.
"Part of the problem with the word 'disabilities' is that it immediately suggests an inability to see or hear or walk or do other things that many of us take...
When the Barista Asked What My Son With Special Needs Has
By Jill Zane I stopped at my usual morning iced coffee place, and as I was paying for my caffeine, the woman behind the counter asked what Caden has. She...
When the World Needs a Hero, It Calls…the Minions!
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have collaborated with Variety - the Children’s Charity to create limited-edition pins featuring...
Royals Give Lasting Memories to Children’s Charity Recipients
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Win or lose, the team will have a long lasting impact on the City. As a team, they donate time and money to various charities in Kansas...
Blogs by Parent’s of Children with Special Needs
Here are some blogs for parents of kids with special needs to follow…or write your own. We learn from each other! 1. Hopeful Parents At Hopeful Parents,...
Monthly Feature: Daniel Oakes
By Danny & Angie Oakes Daniel is a 13 year old boy who was born premature weighing 2 lbs 10 oz. He is very social and loves baseball (especially the...