Abilities Redefined.
Possibilities Reimagined.
Empowering children with disabilities in the
St. Louis region to live amazing lives through critical programs and services.
Celebrating 90 Years
Variety St. Louis has been empowering local kids and their families since 1933.
TherHappy Kids
Building confidence and teaching new skills through access to physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Life-Changing Equipment
Providing access to critical medical equipment that increases independence and engagement.
Engaging Recreation
Helping kids try new things and make lifelong friends through camps and social opportunities.
Inspirational Performing Arts
Creating opportunities for children of all abilities to develop belief in themselves on and off the stage.
Empowering Kids
with Disabilities
By providing access to vital medical equipment and therapies as well as the opportunity to participate in innovative Recreation and Performing Arts programs, we aim to empower Variety Kids by establishing independence, teaching new skills, improving socialization, building self-esteem, and so much more.
Stories of Everyday Possibilities
Variety Alum Veronica: Transforming Uncertainty into Independence
Transforming Uncertainty into Independence For 90 years, Variety St. Louis has impacted thousands of local children with special needs, empowering them with the tools to unlock their full potential. With access to vital medical equipment,…
Read moreStories of Everyday Possibilities
Variety Alum Veronica: Transforming Uncertainty into Independence
Transforming Uncertainty into Independence For 90 years, Variety St. Louis has impacted thousands of local children with special needs, empowering them with the tools to unlock their full potential. With access to vital medical equipment,…
Read moreThe Power of Pizza: Imo’s for Kids Day
Imo’s Pizza and Variety St. Louis teamed up once again to empower local kids and teens with special needs. On Wednesday, September 18, over 96 Imo’s locations participated in Imo’s for Kids Day with 10%…
Read moreResilient Remi
Resilient Remi When Sarah and Blake welcomed their son, Remington, they expected a smooth, healthy journey ahead. Despite an uncomplicated pregnancy, everything changed when Remi began having seizures shortly after birth, resulting in a 45-day…
Read more2023 Record Impact
St. Louis-area children and teens with disabilities grow and change each day, and so do their needs. Variety’s critical services and innovative programs evolve and expand along with Variety Kids so they can continue to redefine their abilities and reimagine their possibilities. Learn more about Variety’s record-setting year.
Through Variety programs, 95% of Variety Kids gain the skills they need to experience their world as fully as possible.
83% of families report seeing their Variety Kid gain or maintain independence at home, school, or in the community.
92% of families report that their child demonstrates belief in themselves, their abilities, and their possibilities.
Variety Kids participated in 14,538 hours of engaging recreational activities like Adventure Camp.
Variety Kids used their medical equipment for 2,218,100 hours, an all-time record.
Variety Kids accessed a record 3,942 hours of therapy services, a growth of 9%.
Achieving Possibilities
Working to create a world where abilities are redefined and possibilities are reimagined for children with disabilities.