Declan is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal. His family is seeking a device to help him communicate his needs. KCDT proposed to use the LAMP program and...
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Meet the Kids – Aleah!
"Aleah suffered a brain injury at the age of 4 months due to aspiration phenomena. As a result, she suffered a brain injury resulting in cerebral palsy. She...
Meet the Kids – Ruby!
Disability:Cerebral Palsy, Multiple cognitive and learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety - a long list of conditions and NONE of them define Ruby! "Ruby...
Meet the Kids -Maxwell!
Meet MAX! Recently Variety KC received this request from Max's mom. "Max is active in the community. We have been faithfully involved with the Down...
Meet The Kids – A Gunshot Changed Her Life – You Can Impact it for the Better.
Reign was shot in the left side of her head when she was 2-years-old. As a result, Reign is impaired on her right side. She can’t use right hand and arm as...
Meet the Kids- Wesley!
Wesley is like other teens, he wants to get outside and just hang out with his friends. There are a number of challenges he bravely faces each day;...
Meet Mia
Meet Mia- She has been diagnosed with Hemimegalencephaly a rare neurological condition in which one-half of the brain, or one side of the brain, is...
Meet the Kids – Variety KC helps David to Walk
Meet David. On paper, David has chromosome 9p deletion (Alfi syndrome), scoliosis, global developmental delay, metopic craniosynostosis, persistent femoral...
Meet the Kids – Ethan, The Social Butterfly
Ethan is extremely social, but limited due to his inability to walk and talk. He is completely dependent on his mom, but is so happy and full of life. Ethan...
Meet the Kids – Adelaide!
Adelaide (Addie) was born premature, at 26 weeks, and had a severe brain bleed within her first week of life. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and...
Meet the Kids – Florence!
Florence is loving 5-year-old with the biggest fighting spirit! She was diagnosed with a terminal rare neurological disease as an infant and doctors gave...
Meet the Kids – Lily!
Lily was born at just 31 weeks, along with her twin Harper. Shortly after birth, Lily contracted E.coli meningoencephalitis which led to static...