Bentley received and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis on 12/16/20 from The Thompson Center at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He received a level 3 in...
Inclusion
Meet the Kids – Kaylee!
Kaylee had a stroke in utero which caused damage to the right side of her brain. Due to her brain injury, she has cerebral palsy on her left side of her body....
VARIETY KC THE BEST INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS IN KC!
Although many parks offer accessible parking, sidewalks, and bathrooms, few include playground equipment that is inclusive to those with special needs....
Bring Joy in the Workplace at CMH
Walking into The Children’s Mercy Hospital lobby you are surrounded by color, whimsy and joy. While visiting a Variety Child in the hospital, I was surprised...
Variety KC Family Play Zone at New KCI Terminal
Airlines know that their future for the next several decades lies in the travel habits of the largest traveling demographic - millennials. And 54% of those...
Meet the Kids – Kylie!
Kylie was diagnosed with PANDAS, Developmental Delays, ADHD, and possible autism. Kylie is a very loving young lady, she tries her best to encourage others...
Meet the Kids – Waylen!
Waylen has recently been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy along with many movement disorders. Waylen is not mobile and needs a lot of help on a day to day basis....
Meet the Kids – Steven!
Steven was diagnosed with down syndrome. Steven is an adorable little boy who embraces life's challenges. Steven's mom says, "I love everything about my son....
Meet the Kids – Sophia!
Sophia was diagnosed with Chorea/Hyperkinetic Progressive Movement Disorder Genetic, Autism, Anxiety Disorder, Movement Disorder requires her to wear SMO...
Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City provides children with developmental disabilities the adaptive equipment and opportunities needed for...
Inclusive Play Area for KCI Airport New Terminal Unveiled
Inclusive Play Area for KCI Airport New Terminal Unveiled Variety KC and City of Kansas City, Missouri partner...
Meet the Kids – Annalise!
Annalise has Prader-Willi syndrome. Prader-Willi can cause different types of developmental and cognitive delays. She has low muscle tone. We see a physical...