Supporting our communities
Through funding, support and community partnerships, our goal is to ensure that all children with special needs can be active participants within their communities.
inclusive playgrounds
An Inclusive Alberta
One of Variety Alberta’s initiatives is to support playground builds within Alberta and see all playgrounds – whether new or refurbished, be built with inclusive and accessible features so all children regardless of ability can play at the park with their peers.
We can assist in the development of inclusive playgrounds throughout our province that promotes dignity, understanding
We are offering our support to bring ideas, research
research and best practices
Bringing the most current research on play design and space to encompass the spectrum of ability diverse needs (mobility; cognitive; sensory) in an interactive space.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Bringing together community and organizational experts for additional support and resources.
Fundraising
Offering support with fundraising for each project.
Financial Management of Donations and Tax Receipts
We can solicit, receive, issue tax receipts, and manage all financial aspects of the playground including grant writing and final report writing.
Our Disability Awareness Education Program is based on the belief that barriers can be removed through education, increased awareness and creating environments of acceptance, understanding, and celebration of differences.
We know that misunderstood beliefs can be a huge barrier to acceptance and when we openly talk about people living with disabilities, how they overcome obstacles, and how we can all contribute to making the world a more inclusive place then we begin to break down stereotypes and negative perceptions that exist.
Variety Alberta runs the “Just Like You” education program to elementary schools within Alberta.
Just Like You
Disability Awareness Program
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Raises awareness and increases understanding and acceptance of people who are living with disabilities.
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Addresses the need to support a culture of inclusion, where all children regardless of ability or specialized need are accepted and celebrated and are positioned to succeed and achieve their own victories.
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Helps children have a greater understanding of the potential of people with all types of disabilities.
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Provides opportunities for children to openly talk about differences and develops an understanding of social responsibility.
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Provides opportunities for children to talk about bullying and why children who may look or act differently want to play and have friends just like everybody else.
go baby go
For children living without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For children living with disabilities, technology makes
things possible!
Go Baby Go supports children with limited mobility using
This program is a fun non-stigmatizing way for children who are not independently mobile to engage in play while experiencing therapeutic benefits, building muscle control and muscle memory and learning about their environment.
Creating Futures without Limitations
Limited Edition T-shirts
We believe barriers can be removed through education, increased awareness and creating environments of acceptance, understanding, and celebration of differences.
We created a fundraising initiative that showcased the special talents of children living with specialized needs with the focus on what makes them special and unique.
Get your limited edition t-shirt today!
community support initiatives
Previous Funding & Support Initiatives by Variety Alberta
Adaptive Bikes
Communication Assistive Technology
Emergency Medical Needs
Modified Van Program
Life Changing Pillar
Life Enriching Pillar
variety alberta thanks you!
2018 funding supporters &
community partners
Thank you to all of the amazing organizations that support the work we are doing in our communities. We are grateful for the funding help we receive so we can continue to advocate for and support ability diverse children and create futures
without limitations.
What are you waiting for?
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