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For over three decades, the Rick Hansen Foundation team has been raising awareness, changing attitudes, and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities with our programs and initiatives. With each of these programs and initiatives, we’re working to create an accessible and inclusive world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential.

RHF Accessibility Programs

Our accessibility programs help identify physical barriers in public places and spaces and improve accessibility in communities across Canada.

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Rating & Certification 

A unique program that rates, certifies and showcases accessible buildings and sites.

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Professional Training

Become a designated RHFAC Professional with our Accessibility Assessor training course.

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Grant recipients of Access4all Barrier Buster Project

BC Accessibility Grants Program

Funding to improve the accessibility of sites rated via RHF Accessibility Certification.

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RHF Awareness Programs

Our awareness programs and initiatives educate students and the general public about the importance of accessibility and the issues facing people with disabilities.

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School Program

Get free educational resources to help teach students about disability, access and inclusion.

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Ambassador Program

Invite a person with a disability to your school to create awareness and dialogue.

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Access4All Project

Breaking down barriers in Canadians communities from coast to coast.

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SCI Research

Supporting SCI Research

Supporting SCI Research

We support organizations, programs and ground breaking research that improves the lives of those living with a spinal cord injury. Learn more about our partners in SCI research and care.

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About Us - EN

  • About Us
  • Our Programs
  • Leadership Team
  • Board Members and Committees
  • Supporting SCI Research
  • Donors
  • Annual Reports
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us

About Rick - EN

  • About Rick
  • Rick's Story
  • Man In Motion World Tour
    • The Dream
    • Tour Timeline
    • Tour Gallery
    • Tour Team
    • 35th Anniversary
  • Rick’s Work and Vision
  • A Conversation with Rick
  • Awards & Honours

Get Involved - EN

  • Get Involved
  • Donate
  • Legacy Giving
  • Fundraise
  • Help make Canada accessible

Become Accessible - EN

  • Become Accessible
  • Rating & Certification 
    • Rating Request Form
    • RHFAC FAQ
    • RHFAC v3.0
  • Professional Training
  • Ontario Complimentary Ratings
    • Eligibility & Participation Requirements
    • Complimentary Ratings FAQ
  • Accessibility Conference
  • Accessibility Resources
    • COVID-19 Accessibility Survey
  • Accessibility Professional Network
    • FAQ: Accessibility Professional Network
    • Login
    • RHFAC Professional Directory
  • Post an Accessibility Job
  • BC Accessibility Grants Program
    • BC Accessibility Grants Program FAQ
  • Buildings Without Barriers Challenge

Schools & Communities - EN

  • Schools and Communities
  • School Program
    • K-8 Toolkits
    • 9-12 Toolkits
    • Curriculum Connections
    • Universal Design for Learning
    • Impact Stories
    • Login
    • Our Partners
  • Ambassador Program
    • Book a Presentation
    • Meet Our Ambassadors
  • Little Big Lessons
  • Barrier Buster Projects
  • Everyone Everywhere

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Our programs and initiatives work to create an accessible and inclusive world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential. 

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When Rick set out to wheel around the world in 1985, he had two missions: to raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities, and to raise funds for Spinal Cord Injury research.

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