Thanks to your support, together we continue to improve the lives of people with disabilities by raising awareness of the importance of accessibility and inclusion and removing physical barriers. Here are some highlights of what we accomplished together in 2018/19.
Accessibility Matters
RHF partnered with the Angus Reid Institute to conduct public opinion research amongst 1,800 Canadians. Key findings include:
of Canadians are spending their time with or helping someone who has a physical disability or challenge
Canadians are concerned that they, or someone they know in their life, may face new or worsening disability issues in the future
of Canadians polled said RHFAC is worthwhile, according to 2018 Angus Reid Institute survey
Accessibility in Motion
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) gained momentum last year, and continues to provide ratings for organizations looking to understand and improve their building’s physical accessibility.
in accessibility grant funding awarded, 22 accessibility improvement projects completed
accessibility ratings completed
individuals took the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor training, and 40+ became designated RHFAC Professionals
Awareness in Motion
To create real change, it is vital to communicate the importance of improved access and inclusion and rally the support of Canadians.
people reached through Rick’s passionate media interviews
increase in visits to our new, more accessible website
new social media followers joined our inclusive online community
Youth in Motion
Educating youth through the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) helps inspire the next generation of accessibility champions.
new educators across Canada registered with the RHF School Program
Ambassador presentations were delivered, inspiring 38,000+ students
schools across Canada are now registered to use our inclusive resources
SCI Research in Motion
Through RHF, you help support the innovative efforts of the Rick Hansen Institute (RHI), which is dedicated to advancing Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) research, cure, and care. Over the years, RHI has contributed to:
Canadians with SCI received improvements in care
peer-reviewed publications
participants in the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry
