UPCOMING PROGRAMs
JEWELRY MAKING SESSION
Do you possess a talent for crafting exquisite jewelry pieces? Are you passionate about supporting philanthropic efforts like The Arya Foundation? If so, we invite you to lend your skills and enthusiasm to our upcoming event dedicated to the art of jewelry making. By participating in this exciting initiative, you not only get to showcase your creativity but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Reach out today to be part of this wonderful experience!
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2024
The Arya Foundation is bringing back the Holiday Adaptive Toy Program for 2024! We give special toys to children with special needs in Greater St. Louis for the holidays. Keep an eye out for updates on when applications will open and how you can apply!
DISABILITY AWARENESS CONVENTION 2025
Following the incredible success of DAC 2024, we are thrilled to bring the Disability Awareness Convention 2025. We are taking the convention to greater heights by making it bigger, more interactive, and even more enjoyable for attendees of all ages. Whether you are seeking information, resources, or simply looking to have a fun day out with your family, DAC 2025 promises to deliver an enriching experience for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates on participating organizations, activities, and special guests.
“So often you find that the children you’re trying to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you”
Past programs
DISABILITY AWARENESS CONVENTION 2024
The Arya Foundation hosted the Disability Awareness Convention 2024 on March 24, 2024 at the DoubleTree Chesterfield. After a 4 year hiatus, we were excited to bring back an amazing event. With several organizations and attendees, it was a day of fun, learning, and support. Check out some photos that will showcase the highlights of a great day!
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2023
Holiday adaptive toys are a wonderful way to enhance the joy and inclusion of children with disabilities during the holiday season. The Arya Foundation continued its tradition of providing as many adaptive toys as possible to bring a smile to a child’s face.
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2022
The Arya Foundation continued its tradition of providing as many Switch Adaptive Toys to children for the holidays. It was great to see the smiles of so many children as they were able to play with toys that were customized for them.
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2021
The Arya Foundation believes that every child should have something to look forward to during the holiday season. We provided several switch adaptive toys to children with the goal of bringing a smile to their faces.
ARYA’S DELIVERY PROGRAM
2020 was a tough year for everyone. With everyone being asked to stay at home, The Arya Foundation wanted to do its part to help people, especially those with immunocompromised systems. Thus, we started Arya’s Delivery Program to reimburse all delivery fees, service fees, and gratuities for grocery delivery services for families with a member with special needs. We helped over 300 families in the greater St. Louis region stay safe over 10 months.
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2020
We made sure that this years holiday toys would be bigger and better than ever after the year that we had. We sent out adaptive toys to everyone who asked and we truly believe it helped bring a smile to the faces of children who were stuck at home due to the world around them.
DISABILITY AWARENESS CONVENTION 2K20
The Arya Foundation hosted its second annual Disability Awareness Convention at the DoubleTree Chesterfield. With over 50 different organizations, we were able to showcase several resources and opportunities in Missouri. Knowing we are making a difference in our community is what drives us, and with the turnout we saw, it’s glad to know we are being supported.
HOLIDAY ADAPTIVE TOYS 2019
This was the start of a tradition to make the lives of children just a little bit brighter. The Holiday Adaptive Toy Program was started to add something positive to the year for children who did not have the variety of toys they deserved. We didn’t know the reception would be so great that we would continue this every year since.
DISABILITY AWARENESS CONVENTION 2K19
The Arya Foundation hosted its first Disability Awareness Convention with over 18 vendors and 20 organizations. There were various informative panels and performance groups on people with special needs. We even had several families we have helped share their personal experiences.