Mobility is a broad term. It might mean a ramp so a family can get a child in a wheelchair safely into the car. It could be an actual wheelchair, a Go Baby Go car for a toddler, an adaptive bicycle or a gait walker.

Some mobility issues may surprise you – for example, heavy power wheelchairs prohibit many children from entering a home with stairs. If the chair and child are too heavy to lift, they miss out on birthday parties, holiday celebrations, even seemingly simple things like trick-or-treating…..all because a step has prevented mobility.

Mobility issues can be a matter of inclusion. Without the proper equipment, some kids with special needs aren’t able to participate in sports or team activities. Without the proper kind of playground surface, some kids can’t safely navigate a playground.

Variety KC believes all kids deserve to Be Active, Be Social, and Belong. If you believe that too – then click here to donate.

If  you need help purchasing equipment for your child with a mobility related challenge, please fill out our mobility grant application here.

These cars also provide caregiver relief as the kids are frequently too young for insurance to support wheelchair purchases, leaving caregivers to transport them.

The cars are purchased by Variety KC, then engineering and therapy students (and even Robotics Teams!) work to adapt the cars to each child’s needs. It might be the addition of large start buttons for a child who is visually challenged, or swim noodles strategically placed in areas of the car to provide safety.

If you would like to see a child’s face light up as they take their first ride of independence, then donate to help Variety KC here.

If you have a child who has experienced a Go Baby Go car at therapy or have seen stories about Go Baby Go – and believe your child would benefit from a car – fill out a grant application here. Because we are powered by high school and university students, our application is not available during the summer months (May-August).

❑  Letter(s) of verification from professionals you identified (therapist, doctor, social worker) who are most familiar with your child’s needs. This letter should specify your child’s needs for the equipment requested.
❑  Copy of insurance card
❑  Copies of determinations from relevant insurance programs.
❑  Copy of latest federal income tax return, pages 1 & 2.
❑  Copy of the quote for your request directly from the vendor.
❑  Clear, detailed description of equipment to meet child’s needs.
❑  Address all items as stated in the Addendum for appropriate equipment being requested.
❑  Two or three assisted technology bids from suppliers (Variety can assist you in choosing a vendor).
❑  Signature on Release of Liability Form.
❑  Signature on Affirmation of Truth Statement.
❑  Signature on Disclaimer.
❑  Authorization to Use Name & Likeness (signature optional).
❑  Recent photo of the child. (high resolution image)
❑  Signatures of all legal guardians & complete demographic data.
❑  If funding is approved, we do require photographs of child with equipment (preferably within a month of project completion). Please use 35mm film or you can submit via email to varietykc@gmail.com.