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Abilities Redefined.
Possibilities Reimagined.
Empowering children with disabilities in the
St. Louis region to live amazing lives through critical programs and services.
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Celebrating 90 Years
Variety St. Louis has been empowering local kids and their families since 1933.
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TherHappy Kids
Building confidence and teaching new skills through access to physical, occupational and speech therapy.
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Life-Changing Equipment
Providing access to critical medical equipment that increases independence and engagement.
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Engaging Recreation
Helping kids try new things and make lifelong friends through camps and social opportunities.
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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
Easton’s Speech-tacular Success
Easton’s Speech-tacular Success Communication tools are critical for local children and teens with special needs, empowering them with the resources to connect with the world around them. Children who have difficulty communicating verbally significantly benefit…
Read moreStories of Everyday Possibilities
Easton’s Speech-tacular Success
Easton’s Speech-tacular Success Communication tools are critical for local children and teens with special needs, empowering them with the resources to connect with the world around them. Children who have difficulty communicating verbally significantly benefit…
Read moreInside Look at Finding Nemo Jr.
Inside Look at Finding Nemo Jr. Learn about the upcoming performance of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. and partnership with the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) from the Director and Producers! Robin Diehl Robin Diehl serves…
Read morePaxton’s Path to Independence
Paxton’s Path to Independence At five years old, Paxton’s smile serves as his superpower, radiating joy despite facing intense challenges starting at the very beginning of his life. Born weighing just 5 lbs. 3 oz…
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.