Mobility Equipment Program

Geographic Scope: Iowa statewide

Program Overview

Variety helps children living with special needs gain mobility, confidence, and freedom by providing personalized mobility equipment.

Equipment Provided

Variety provides funding for:

• Adaptive bicycles (specialized bikes)
• Gait trainers
• Mobile standers
• Specialized strollers
• Other mobility equipment

Eligibility

• Children living with special needs who would greatly benefit from specialized mobility equipment
• Families in need (equipment is cost-prohibitive and rarely covered by insurance)
• Identified through collaboration with physical therapists throughout Iowa

Benefits

Mobility equipment provides both physical and therapeutic benefits, including:

• Building motor skills
• Building muscle strength and stability
• Keeping children healthy and active
• Increasing confidence and independence in community participation

Application Process

To Apply:

1. Complete the Mobility Application (PDF)
2. Submit completed application to: mobility@varietyiowa.com

Variety works with physical therapists throughout the state to identify children who would benefit from equipment.

Contact Information

Variety – the Children's Charity of Iowa

• Address: 505 5th Avenue Suite 310, Des Moines, IA 50309
• Phone: (515) 243-4660
• Website: varietyiowa.com

Application Process

Required Materials:

• Mobility Application (PDF form available)

Submission Method:

• Send completed mobility applications to: mobility@varietyiowa.com

Process:

1. Application reviewed
2. Collaboration with physical therapists to assess need and benefit
3. Award and provision of equipment

No specific deadline mentioned - appears to be ongoing rolling application process.