
Abilities Redefined.
Possibilities Reimagined.
Empowering children with disabilities in the
St. Louis region to live amazing lives through critical programs and services.

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
Leah | Senior Coordinator of Communications
Variety Welcomes Leah! We are delighted to welcome Leah Folk to the Variety family as our new Senior Coordinator for Communications! In this role, Leah will be instrumental in sharing the stories of Variety children…
Read moreStories of Everyday Possibilities
Leah | Senior Coordinator of Communications
Variety Welcomes Leah! We are delighted to welcome Leah Folk to the Variety family as our new Senior Coordinator for Communications! In this role, Leah will be instrumental in sharing the stories of Variety children…
Read moreShining on the Stage, Showcasing Her Abilities
Shining on the Stage, Showcasing Her Abilities How Variety Helped Olive Discover Her Passion and Build Confidence Along the Way For Olive, the stage is where she feels most at home. Through Variety’s Performing Arts…
Read moreMegan | Health Services Coordinator
Variety Welcomes Megan! We’re excited to welcome Megan Myers to the Variety family as our new Health Services Coordinator! In this role, Megan will work closely with our Medical Equipment and Therapy Programs teams, providing…
Read more2024 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.
Through Variety programs, 94% of Variety Kids gain the skills they need to experience their world as fully as possible.
88% of families report seeing their Variety Kid gain or maintain independence at home, school, or in the community.
93% of families report that their child demonstrates belief in themselves, their abilities, and their possibilities.
Variety Kids participated in 13,350 hours of engaging recreational activities like Adventure Camp.
Variety Kids used their medical equipment for 2,085,390 hours, an all-time record.
Variety Kids accessed a record 3,591 hours of therapy services, a Variety record.
Achieving Possibilities
Working to create a world where abilities are redefined and possibilities are reimagined for children with disabilities.