The Arya Foundation

10/12/2026

Lair's out for a walk, leaf in hand.

Families can apply to our Adaptive Equipment Program any time of year, with a referral from a social worker or case manager. Decisions come within 30 days of a complete application.

Where does your family like to walk this time of year?

10/09/2026

Augustine has his own tablet at the kitchen table.

It came through a past Adaptive Holiday Toy Program. This year's applications are open through November 1, and each one includes a referral from a teacher, therapist, social worker or case manager who knows the child.

Know a family who should apply? Tag them below.

10/08/2026

Mateo has Ring Around Bells within reach on the couch.

The bells came through a past Adaptive Holiday Toy Program. This year's applications are open through November 1 for kids 17 and under in the Greater St. Louis region, with a referral from a social worker, case manager, teacher or therapist.

What's the sound that always gets your kid's attention?



Music: Reign by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 4.0

10/08/2026

💜 SO MUCH IS HAPPENING AT THE ARYA FOUNDATION! 💜

The next few months are going to be busy—and we couldn’t do any of it without our amazing community! 🥰

🎁 HOLIDAY TOY PROGRAM
Our Holiday Toy Applications are OPEN, but applications close November 1!
If your child has a disability and your family is in St. Louis or the surrounding counties, don’t wait to apply. 🎄✨

🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT — OCTOBER 24
Come see us at Honda of Frontenac from 12–3 PM! We’ll be there celebrating Halloween and connecting with our community. 🍬👻

💎 NOVEMBER CRAFT FAIRS
We’ll be out selling our handmade jewelry at local craft fairs throughout November! Every purchase helps support the work we do for children and families with disabilities. 💜

🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT — NOVEMBER 14
Join us for a fun night of trivia with Happy 2 Give! Grab your friends, test your knowledge, and support a great cause while you’re at it! 🎉

🙋🏽‍♀️ WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and we are always looking for people who want to make a difference. Whether you can help at an event, with fundraising, programs, or behind the scenes—we’d love to have you!

📧 [email protected]

💜 Every share. Every donation. Every volunteer hour. Every purchase. It all helps us turn challenges into opportunities.

Come be part of what we’re building! 💜✨

10/08/2026

We are so thankful to be a part of this community!

From the top five to #1!

St. Louis has been recognized as one of the best cities for people with disabilities for many years. Now, taking the No. 1 spot gives our community something extra to celebrate.

At DD Resources, we’re proud to be part of a community working toward greater access, inclusion, choice, and independence for people with developmental disabilities.

Explore the rankings:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-people-with-disabilities/7164

10/07/2026

Declan's on the rainbow climbing set, both hands on the bar.

The foldable climbing set came through a past Adaptive Holiday Toy Program. This year's applications are open through November 1, and approved families pick up their toys on December 19.

What's the one toy your kid used every day last winter?

10/07/2026

🎃👻 Mapping out your Trunk or Treat stops? PUT US ON YOUR CALENDAR! 🍬🧡

The Arya Foundation is popping up at Honda of Frontenac for an afternoon of candy, community & Halloween fun! 🎃

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Honda of Frontenac
885 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

Come say BOO! 👻 Grab some candy, meet the Arya Foundation team, and help us celebrate inclusion, community & children with disabilities. 💜

🎃 Add us to your Trunk or Treat map—you won’t want to miss this stop! 🍭

10/06/2026

David has a Nintendo Switch of his own, and a game going.

It came through a past Adaptive Holiday Toy Program. This year's applications are open through November 1 for kids 17 and under in the Greater St. Louis region, with a referral from a social worker, case manager, teacher or therapist.

Know a family who could use this? Tag them below.



Music: Fall and Rise by Scott Holmes

10/06/2026

💜 A little thank you from The Arya Foundation…

We see every share. Every new follower. Every donation. Every person who tells someone else about what we do.

And honestly… it means more than you know. 🥹

We are a small team of 100% volunteers who believe that families of children with disabilities deserve support, opportunities, and a community that shows up for them.

Because we are volunteer-run, about 90% of the money we receive goes right back into our community. 💜

From providing adaptive equipment all year, to our Holiday Toy Program, to hosting our annual Disability Awareness Convention, we are constantly working behind the scenes to turn challenges into opportunities.

And we have so much more coming! 🎉

✨ Upcoming craft fairs featuring our handmade jewelry
🧠 Trivia Night — November 14 - Happy 2 Give
🎄 And our Holiday Toy Program is already underway!

So if you’re new here — WELCOME!
If you’ve shared our posts — THANK YOU!
And if you’ve supported Arya in any way — please know that you are part of every family we are able to help. 💜

Keep sharing. Keep spreading the word. Together, we can do BIG things for our community. 🫶

💜 The Arya Foundation — Turning Challenges into Opportunities

10/05/2026

Kennedy's taking the park path on her scooter.

The scooter came through a past Adaptive Holiday Toy Program. This year's applications are open through November 1 for kids 17 and under in the Greater St. Louis region, with a referral from a social worker, case manager, teacher or therapist.

Where's your family's favorite place to ride?