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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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Accessible beaches are becoming more popular in BC, like the the wheelchair mat at English Bay shown in this picture.
July 18, 2025

Enjoy accessible beach days this summer

How accessibility is improving at many BC parks These hot, sunny days are made for being on the beach. Pack…

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Dads like Will are champions for their kids, ensuring they get the supports they need. Will is pictured laughing as he holds his son Asher above his head.
June 13, 2025

Variety dads make our community stronger

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating dads like Will who work to ensure their kids access essential disability supports When Will…

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Prescott smiles from her wheelchair, holding a sign saying 'first day of dance.' Having her regular physiotherapy sessions covered by Variety BC gives her family the financial margin to enroll her in activities she loves, like dance class.
May 16, 2025

Physiotherapy is key for early childhood development

How early therapy empowers kids like Prescott Prescott is a determined, joyful little girl living in Kelowna. She was born…

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May 9, 2025

This Mother’s Day, celebrating strong Variety moms

Honouring moms whose love and strength carry their families forward Today (and every day!) we honour the strong moms in…

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Mehkai and parents and brother pose smiling in a park.
April 30, 2025

Inclusion means embracing possibilities, not limitations

How Mehkai’s family helps empower him to thrive through creative solutions, like an adaptive trike For Janna and Rammon, one…

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Covers of several children's books on disability and inclusion featured in this post
April 4, 2025

10 empowering children’s books about disability and inclusion

Stories that help your child feel understood, included, and proud of who they are Looking for books that uplift, affirm,…

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