Variety the Children's Charity (of Pittsburgh)

With a mission to empower children with disabilities to live life to the fullest, Variety the Children’s Charity provides life-changing mobility and communication equipment to ensure our most vulnerable kids are no longer left out, left behind, or excluded.

Children with disabilities face a host of challenges and obstacles that are often unrecognized to those without disabilities. No child should be denied the opportunity to have typical childhood experiences simply because they have a disability.

Variety’s programs and experiences are designed to empower children with disabilities, so they may gain mobility, confidence, independence, and the chance to have typical childhood experiences. Variety focuses on mobility, communication, and inclusion for children and families in 59 counties in PA.

Specifically, Variety provides eligible children with life-changing adaptive equipment that’s individually made and tailored to meet the needs of each child. Equipment is currently provided through three programs:

My Bike® – adaptive bikes
My Stroller® – adaptive strollers
My Voice® – communication devices with a prescribed communication app

Eligible families can apply for one, two, or all three pieces of equipment if their child can benefit.