At Variety KC, our mission is to assist as many children and families as possible. Because of the high demand for support, we have a three-year waiting period between grants.

Families become eligible to apply for another grant three years from the month of their original application – not from the date they received the item or service.

Example: If you applied for our My Mobility Grant in June 2025, you would be eligible to apply for any Variety KC grant (My Mobility, My Therapy, My Communication, etc.) again in June 2028.

This policy helps ensure every child has the opportunity to receive life-changing assistance, while keeping our program fair and sustainable for all families.

If you still have questions about whether your child is eligible to apply for additional Variety KC grants, please reach out to JoAnna Long at jlong@varietykc.org

TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NEEDED.

❑  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 info@varietykc.org.

Our Variety KC team is purchasing the equipment based on the exact specifications you list in your application (specifically, in the “Uploaded Quote from Vendor/Supplier” document) – this includes: size, color, modifications needed, additional attachments needed, etc. If you are unsure about any specifications of your desired item, please collaborate with your child’s therapy team to determine the item that best fits your child’s needs and abilities prior to applying.

Variety KC works hard to keep families updated on their grant applications. Once a family submits a grant application Variety KC will reach out by phone or email with in a week and answer questions about our process as well as share an estimated timeline for board approval. Once the board has approved your application Variety KC will fulfill request and handle all billing with manufacturers or retailers. All items will be delivered to Variety KC. Please know that customized equipment can take anywhere from 1-6 months due to manufacturing timelines. Once your item has been delivered Variety KC will reach out to your family to arrange to present your gift to your child. If you have questions about the status of your application please don’t hesitate to contact JoAnna Long at jlong@varietykc.org

Variety KC does accept applications for accessible vehicles; however, we cannot help in the purchase of a vehicle that is not yet modified to be accessible. We are able to help with the following:

• Funding (provided directly to the owner of the title of the vehicle) to assist with the purchase of an already adaptive/accessible vehicle
• Funding (provided directly to the company responsible for modifying the vehicle) to assist with modification of the vehicle to make it accessible and meet the needs of your child

• Due to liability considerations, Variety KC is unfortunately unable to accept donations of used or previously owned equipment. However, we are happy to share a few organizations that may be able to help. We recommend reaching out to Ability KC or the Britain Development Center to see if they currently have the capacity to accept equipment donations.
• Another potential option is Accessibility Medical Equipment. While we have limited experience working with this organization, it may still be worth contacting them to explore donation opportunities.
• Thank you for your generosity and for thinking of ways to support children and families in our community!