Isaiah was diagnosed with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. The symptom of muscle weakness usually begins around the age of four in boys and worsens quickly....
Meet the Kids – Isaiah!
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Meet the Kids – Savannah!
Savannah was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three and is non-verbal. She has spastic dystonic cerebral palsy which makes it difficult for her to walk and...
Meet the Kids – Lucy!
A letter from a proud Variety KC Mom! “Our daughter, Lucy, is a smart, happy, and active toddler who happens to have spina bifida. While in utero,...
Variety KC Harness Cafés at Liberty Middle Schools
For the first time ever, Body Weight Support technology has been moved out of the therapy gym and into the classroom. The "Harness School" Cafe is an...
Variety KC Inclusive Playground Guide – FREE download
Let's All Play! We're attaching an Inclusive Playground Guide for you to use if planning a playground, inclusive outdoor/indoor play area or other community...
Meet Isaiah
Isaiah has so much energy, but that's one of the challenges of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a condition that can be carried by females, but presents in males....
Meet the Kids: Jacob!
Jacob has cerebral palsy with muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and decreased coordination. He enjoys playing outside with friends, but isn’t able to keep...
Meet the Kids- Jesus
Jesus was born with Spina Bifida (Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It falls under the broader...
Meet the Kids – HAYDEN!
Hayden is a very busy, outdoorsy kind of guy. He was born with a rare chromosome disorder resulting in two micro-deletions. This causes global physical and...
Meet the Kids – Christian!
Christian is a young man with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome. He is being raised by a single mom in a household long on love, but short on money for extras. At...
Meet the Kids – Myer!
What an inspirational story from Myer's mom! We adopted Myer from China when she was 11-months-old. She was a healthy happy baby, busy learning to walk...
Meet the Kids – Harriet!
From the Variety KC mailbox: My daughter Harriet has significant developmental delays, most noticeably with her speech. She is falling further and further...