Variety BC

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Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC steps in where healthcare ends providing vital support to children with disabilities and complex health needs. variety.bc.ca

Title slide reading: “Creative ways to celebrate inclusion and innovation! Here are a few ideas to mark Disability Pride Month with your kids.”
Lucas has a big smile and holds a small orange kitten; his head is turned slightly to one side, revealing a blue hearing aid that matches the colour of his hoodie.
A family of four walks together along a neighbourhood street, with one child in a wheelchair and another carried in a parent's arms.
Hunter wears a winter jacket as he rides his bright red bike; snow is visible in the background.
Psychologist Wallace Wong describes the importance of early autism assessments and Noreen's mom, Yucca, shares her daughter's growth after getting the right support. Closed captions available.
Marini stands in front of a red background holding a paper heart, reading a quote from a family (closed captions available).
A young girl smiles as she looks up from her drawing, a marker poised in her hand.
Book covers shown: • Owning It: Our disabled childhoods in our own words edited by Jen Campbell, James and Lucy Catchpole • I Am Odd I Am New by Benjamin Giroux and Roz MacLean • Playdate Surprise by Karen Autio and Laura Watson • More Than Words: So many ways to say what we mean by Roz MacLean • You’re So Amazing! Being singled out doesn’t always feel amazing by James and Lucy Catchpole and Karen George
Nicolas is seated in his power wheelchair wearing a Canucks jersey and a big smile. A hockey arena is visible behind him, with a game underway.
Alex and his brother Paul are at a kitchen table creating festive artwork in preparation for the holidays.
Freydis smiles as she holds up a handmade drawing. More drawings hang on the wall behind her.
Three members of Variety's granting team in capes with matching red superhero masks and heart emblems.