Support Ethan W

Support Ethan W

Support Ethan W

Variety Kid Spotlight

Diagnosis: Spina Bifida

Community: Joliet, IL

Ethan is active with Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Wheelchair Basketball

We are fundraising to provide Ethan with an updated Per4Max adaptive sports wheelchair! Help us reach our goal of $4,200!

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Variety @ Play

Variety @ Play

Variety @ Play

Variety @ Play Program

Be Social & Belong

Variety at Play provides inclusive, accessible programming free of charge or at great discounts for the whole family thanks to our Variety @ Play Partners! To help children with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as their families, feel included in our community, we support community projects such as inclusive ball fields, playgrounds, and sports programs.

Parents: Visit our Events Calendar to see upcoming events. You can add your email to our monthly newsletter filled with fun (and often FREE) things to do with your family! Contact info@varietyofillinois.org for more information! 

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Click the button below to view our full listing of local events in your area!

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Live To Achieve

Live To Achieve

Live To Achieve

Variety of Illinois
Live To Achieve Program

Be Active

The Variety of Illinois Live to Achieve Program is a groundbreaking grant program, that enables children with disabilities in Illinois to pursue their dreams of sporting excellence, on the local, state, national and world stages. 

With initial support from the Fink Foundation, Variety of Illinois has provided over $50,000 in grants to eligible applicants for assistance with travel, training and other costs necessary to help pave the way for young athletes to participate and excel in adaptive sports.

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Find out How to Get Help

Applications for this cycle of the Live to Achieve Program are now closed. Please watch this space for further information or send your inquiry to info@varietyofillinois.org.   

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Kids on the Go

Kids on the Go

Kids on the Go

Variety of Illinois
Kids on the Go Program

Be Active

If your child needs mobility equipment such as a wheelchair, adaptive car seat or stroller, a specially-equipped bicycle or tricycle please take a moment to apply below!

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Illinois’ “Kids on the Go” Mobility Grant Program provides families with the equipment needed to enable all children to participate in their communities & enjoy being a kid! Variety helps children with disabilities, 21 years of age & younger with disabilities by providing mobility equipment such as sport wheelchairs, adaptive car seats & strollers, adaptive bicycles, tricycles and more.

kids on the go

Find out How to Get Help

Applications for this cycle of the Kids on the Go Program are now closed. Please watch this space for further information or send your inquiry to info@varietyofillinois.org.   

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Adapt My World

Adapt My World

Adapt My World

Variety of Illinois
Adapt My World Program

Why is this important?

Providing assistive devices such as standers, positioning chairs, light tables and technology hardware/software so children with disabilities can communicate and engage in their home, school and community.        

As an extension of the Adapt My World program, Variety of Illinois is currently providing family relief packages including disinfectant sprays, sanitizers, paper goods and other safety & sanitization items specifically needed by request as they become available to us; parents may apply for these packages here.

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Find out How to Get Help

Applications for this cycle of the Adapt My World program are now closed. Please watch this space for further information or send your inquiry to info@varietyofillinois.org.   

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