Variety Ability Systems Inc.
Toronto, ON
Company Overview
Every year, Variety Ability Systems Incorporated (VASI) provides several hundreds prosthetic, orthotic, homecare and wheelchair assistive devices. Variety Ability Systems Incorporated was established in June 1970 through the foresight of Sam Shopsowitz, Frank Strean, and Doug Wells. They, together with other members of the Variety Club - The Children's Charity (Ontario), recognized the growing need for infants and children's prosthetics, and so decided to build a production facility to meet those needs. VASI has become a major supplier of prosthetic, orthotic standers and head protection systems and home care devices for children through 10 months to young adulthood.
Through product innovations, clinical support, production, and marketing and distribution efforts, VASI has steadily increased its product lines while maintaining specialization for the paediatric community within Ontario, across Canada and around the world. VASI continues to address the needs of children with physical challenges and enhance the product lines with clinically effective devices.
In the past 34 years, VASI has distributed over $20, 800, 000 worth of these devices to improve the quality of life for over than 21, 000 children worldwide. VASI devices that have been recycled through limb banks located in many North American cities have assisted an unknown number of children.
In 1978, operational responsibility for Variety Ability Systems Inc. (VASI) was assumed by Bloorview MacMillan Centre (MacMillan site) and VASI became the manufacturing and marketing arm for their rehabilitation engineering efforts. This union fostered the creation of a powerful team of clinical, engineering and manufacturing personnel with the required expertise to provide designing, manufacturing, and marketing functions for the development of clinically effective devices. This relationship also allows for constant review and upgrades to product lines.
The expansion of product lines to meet the growing needs of children and teenagers with a range of physical disabilities, resulted in a change of name in 1986, from The Variety Village Electrolimb Production Centre. The 'active ingredient' in the current name, Ability, implies VASI's goal of accentuating the ability of the youngsters it serves. VASI expanded its plant in early 1998 within a 10, 000 square foot Toronto facility operated by Variety The Children's Charity.
VASI is proud to be ISO-9001: 2000 registered and continues to meet its customers' high standards.
Company Information
Physical Address
3-2 Kelvin Ave.
Toronto, ON M4C 5C8
CA
Mailing Address
3-2 Kelvin Ave.
Toronto, ON M4C 5C8
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Variety Ability Systems Inc.
Number of Employees: 6
Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 - $200,000
CA
Metal manufacturer including assembly, distribution, metal working including punching and stamping, turning, mill work, gear cutting, and injection molding and wood work.
VASI exclusively produces devices for children with physcial disabilites who require assistive devices to aid with ADL activities.
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VASI designs, produces and exports the world's most advanced artifical limb components for peadeatric amputees.
8, 000 square foot production area 2, 000 square foot inventory 1, 000 square foot shipping and distribution
2 persons
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Products
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Aquanaut
An innovative system for children who cannot sit independently while toileting. It maximizes support and comfort for the child. Easy to install and maintain, this system has a unique adaptor to any toilet allowing the unit to be removed. Currently sold in Canada, USA, UK, Germany, and France.
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Flip2sit
Flip2Sit is a simple positioning product for young children who need some support when sitting. It helps to improve posture, sitting balance and functional abilities. Flip2Sit offers two unique seats in one product. On one side, it provides a stable posture for table height activities. Flip the seat over and it becomes a floor-level positioner for playing!
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Kidsert
kidsert is a simple, lightweight cushion that can be added to childrens products such as strollers and high chairs. It has unique features to provide extra comfort and support for young children.
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Mark3 Stander/Parapodium
Mark3 Stander -Three sizes available -Independent back panel and knee adjustments -Front entry design -Pre-drilled holes for medial/lateral adjustments -Pre-drilled holes for posterior/anterior adjustments -Rear anti-tip assemblies - front optional -Foam block or padded knee options -Easy fitting and adjustments -Quicker growth adjustments -Strong design
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Orthopaedic Appliances Nes
Standing systems for children with spina bifada and other lower extremity impairments including standing braces, parapodiums and standers. Sold in kit form for Orthotist to fit easily to a child.
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Safety Helmets Nes
Custom fitted portective helmet that provides facial protection for children and adults prone to falling forward. Can be fitted in under 1 hour by an orthotist.
- Upper Extremity Prosthetic Components
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
339110
ISO 9001
3417-Milling Machines, Q000-Medical Services
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