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Variety the Children's Charity
Organizational Information
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
Provides mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs, ramps, and adaptive car seats, and recreational programs.
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Number(s)
412-747-2680
412-747-2681-FAX
Contact Email(s)
info@varietypittsburgh.org
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
10 county area: Alleghey, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland
Service Description
Camp Variety for Kids- one week summer day camp for children with disabilities and their siblings. Arts & Crafts, adaptive sports, swimming, music, cooking, etc. A light breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided. Free accessible transportation from four locations within Allegheny County is provided as needed. Camp is for children, ages 6-21 years of age, with disabilities.Application processing fee of $15 -refundable after child's attendance at camp on days scheduled. Camp is FREE for the child with a disability and one sibling. More than 1 sibling will be charged $25/day to attend camp. Call for dates. Camp runs weekdays during the summer, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Woodlands in Bradford Woods. Contact Sandra Thompson, Director of Programs and Community Outreach
My Bike Program-for a child with a disability, riding a bicycle is much more than a recreational activity. The My Bike Program provides adaptive bikes to children with disabilities. Child must reside in the 10 county area; must have a physical, mental, or sensory disability documented by a physician; 21 years of age or younger; Parents need to submit a completed "My Bike" application; Applicant's household income must meet the "My Bike" Program income guidelines. Income verification will be required of all applicants. Contact Sandra Thompson, Director of Programs and Community Outreach.
Variety's Kids on the Go- provides mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs, ramps, and adaptive car seats, and recreational programs. For children with disabilities, under the age of 18, living in southwestern PA.Referral required from child's physician, therapist, or other medical professional. Call the Variety Office for an application, or go to the website. Contact Sandra Thompson, Director of Programs and Community Outreach.
Keywords
camp, disability, equipment, adaptive equipment,children, adaptive, wheelchairs, ramps, car seats, bicycle, bikes, recreational, day camp
Available Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm; 24 hour message recorder
Fees/Cost for Services
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Eligibility Requirements
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How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Call or go to website for applications