We’ve rounded up podcasts that cover disability, parenting, and accessibility news in BC and across Canada—featuring shows like T21 Mom, ASD Engage, Transition Magazine Podcast, Who Cares, and more.
Check out our blog for the full list!
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Every family we serve has a particular story, and we aim to reflect the nuances of their challenges and joys in all our communications. We’re grateful to work with a talented team who is committed to honouring each family’s story.
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Barriers to accessibility and inclusion impact us, our children, coworkers, or friends.
The big picture issues can feel overwhelming. But when we come together to solve practical inclusion challenges right in our neighbourhoods, real change begins. Learn more: https://www.variety.bc.ca/our-impact/
Happy World Autism Acceptance Day! Individuals with autism contribute so much to our communities. We’re honoured to work with self-advocates, families & partner organizations to help children & youth with autism feel supported, included, and confident in who they are.
#AutismAcceptanceDay #BCHealth
Wondering how our grants work? Visit https://www.variety.bc.ca/support/ to see how we can help.
This is what happens when we remove barriers for kids. They have more freedom and choices to participate, build confidence, and pursue what matters to them. Learn more: https://www.variety.bc.ca/
During #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesMonth and #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we’re highlighting why early support and access to resources matter: www.variety.bc.ca/news/developmental-disab...
“I was upfront that I was having a hard time paying for the sessions. The therapist suggested I apply to Variety BC for support. I didn’t even know that kind of help existed, but I’m so glad I asked.”
Learn more:
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Music therapy helps kids build attention and focus, reduce hyperactivity, and strengthen social skills. Because music is structured, it supports planning, turn-taking, listening, and responding to cues—all while being fun. Learn more: www.variety.bc.ca/news/music-therapy-aware...
Tune in tonight for the first-ever Show of Hearts highlight special from 7–8 p.m. on Global BC. And don’t forget, our donation match is still on! 💙💛🩷
https://varietybc.donorsupport.co/page/SOH2026
We’re excited to announce the first ever Show of Hearts highlight special airing tomorrow! Tune in Feb 28 from 7–8 p.m. on Global BC to see some of the best performances and inspiring stories from our show. Learn more here: https://www.variety.bc.ca/events/telethon/
This year's Show of Hearts raised $2,876,129 to support children with disabilities across BC! That means fewer barriers and more possibilities for hundreds of kids.
#UnlimitKids #BCnonprofit #childrenscharity
The Show of Hearts airs today! 🩷💛💙 Let’s come together to help BC kids access essential programs, services, and equipment. Together, we can help kids with complex health needs experience full and thriving childhoods. You can donate here: https://varietybc.donorsupport.co/page/SOH2026
The Show of Hearts airs on Sunday! This vital fundraiser fills gaps in medical support for kids with complex health needs across BC. Donate today and tune in to Global BC from 1:00–5:30 PM on Feb 22 to see how your donation can transform kids’ lives.
https://varietybc.donorsupport.co/page/SOH2026
#ShowofHearts is this Sunday Feb 22 from 1-5:30 on Global BC! Expect family stories showing how removing barriers helps kids thrive, plus special appearances from Canadian icons. Every dollar raised stays in BC to fund essential services and equipment for kids with disabilities.
“Every place we can go—now it’s one big yes. We just follow her lead. What tool she uses depends a lot on the situation, but it’s such a gift to have choices.”
Read more about Isla’s journey on our blog: www.variety.bc.ca/news/more-choices-more-i...
Our hearts ache for the children, families, friends, and community members grieving the loss of people they love.
If you or someone you know needs a safe place to process, these resources are free and confidential:
#ShowofHearts brings our community together to support BC kids with disabilities and their families. We're excited to announce special appearances from these well-known Canadians who share our commitment to inclusion, access, and opportunity.
Help make an impact for BC kids needing specialized healthcare. For a limited time, all one-time donation to Variety BC will be generously matched!
✅Donate online: https://varietybc.donorsupport.co/page/SOH2026
✅Call us at 310-5437 or Text “KIDS” to 45678 to make a one-time donation of $25
A little throwback to the evolution of our biggest annual fundraiser. We can't wait to share the look and feel of this year's #ShowofHearts, which celebrates six decades of impact while highlighting our vision for the next 60 years.
Variety's Show of Hearts will air on Sunday, February 22 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM on Global BC! Tune in to catch the stories of families we support and learn more about the impact we can make together, ensuring BC kids have access to life-changing care.
Hunter wears a winter jacket as he rides his bright red bike; snow is visible in the background.
Hunter’s needed an adaptive tricycle to support his strength and balance. But his family couldn't afford the bike & government funding is limited. Variety BC steps into gaps like these, funding key supports that children can't access otherwise. Learn more:
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Early intervention creates a transformative foundation that has long-term impacts for the health and wellbeing of kids like Noreen.
Thank you to our donor community for helping us show up for kids as early as possible so they can access critical supports, without delay.
There’s a lot of intention behind Unlimit Me, from how stories about disability are told to who gets to tell them. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the creative thinking that helped bring this campaign to life:
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In 2025, we provided over 8,150 grants to families in 280+ communities, providing critical equipment, therapies, mental health supports, assessments and education services when families needed them most. See the difference you’re helping make across BC: https://www.variety.bc.ca/our-impact/
Unlimit Me is a reminder that every child has dreams, but not every child has equal access to the support that helps them grow. It’s also a joyful celebration of what it looks like when these barriers are removed. Share to help us support more BC families.
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When kids get the right support at the right time, their wellbeing and future opportunities are transformed. Thank you to Ayashi for helping us show what happens when barriers are removed—bringing big dreams a little closer.
Behind the scenes of our Unlimit Me campaign. We’re so thankful for this collaboration—across our team, with the families we serve, and with our creative partner, Rethink. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation!
In British Columbia, 83,000 kids with disabilities are waiting for vital support — limited not by who they are, but by what they can’t access. Our Unlimit Me campaign shares the experiences and dreams of kids we support and invites our community to rally behind them.
#UnlimitKids
Unlimit Me is a rallying cry for possibility and belonging — and a future where every child has what they need to thrive.
We're so grateful to Sierra, Isla, Ayashi, Prescott and Isaac who boldly said yes to helping us tell this story.
#UnlimitKids #DisabilityInclusion
