By Roger Belgrave

February 2nd, 2008

The Brampton Guardian

BRAMPTON - Jacob loves to run, but a prosthetic leg often makes it difficult to keep up with friends.

As the eight-year-old's buddies grow older, they become physically faster, stronger and more agile explained Sarah Calvert, Jacob's mother. It can be frustrating for the energetic youngster and a parent trying to find activities that recognize her son's special needs.

Variety, the Toronto children's charity organization, may have the answer for Calvert, her son and other local families facing a similar dilemma. Renowned for providing integrated sports and life skills programs for disabled and developmentally challenged children and youth, Variety is piloting its Adapted Physical Education Program in Brampton.

The 11-week program will give local children and youth facing physical or developmental barriers a chance to take part in various sport and recreation activities. Variety is hosting its program at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School, 275 Brisdale Dr., just west of Chinguacousy Road and Sandalwood Parkway.

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