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A young girl with light brown hair and bangs is wearing a rain jacket and leggings. She is standing on a trail surrounded by trees and holding a small dog stuffed animal.
October 16, 2026

How one B.C. charity is helping children communicate, connect and thrive

This article was originally published in Victoria Times Colonist (Oct-13-2026): https://www.timescolonist.com/sponsored/how-one-bc-charity-is-helping-children-communicate-connect-and-thrive-12877171 For 60 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity has…

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A family with parents and two young boys poses in front of a light background.
August 10, 2026

Getting autism support in BC: How Variety helped our family

A Variety dad says the hardest thing is when you don’t know what your kids need This guest post is…

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Portrait of occupational therapist Pratibha Umrariya
August 6, 2026

Occupational therapy helps kids build independence

An occupational therapist explains why continuity of care matters “As an occupational therapist, a major goal is to foster children’s…

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An example of a Vancouver park that features accessible elements like rubber turf and a supportive swing.
August 4, 2026

What makes a playground accessible?

Why play matters The more we learn about childhood development, the more we realize just how much children learn through…

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A young boy with cerebral palsy spreads his arms wide and faces the sun. His mom pushes his wheelchair.
July 2, 2026

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with your kids

July is Disability Pride Month! It’s an opportunity to celebrate innovations in accessibility, talk about disability and inclusion, and recognize…

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Jaanvi smiles from her wheelchair, head turned toward her dad Sheeru who looks down at her.
June 19, 2026

A supportive community for Variety dads

Sheeru, proud dad to Jaanvi, shares his parenting experiences and how greater accessibility supports his daughter’s wellbeing Sheeru was determined…

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An orthotist wearing safety headphones makes adjustments to a back brace in his workshop.
May 26, 2026

Funding for orthotic braces in B.C.

An orthotist explains funding gaps and how Variety’s support helps kids access care “Facing treatment after a diagnosis—it’s scary, it’s…

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