More than 926,000 people in British Columbia have a disability. Thanks to generous funding from the Government of British Columbia, the Rick Hansen Foundation B.C. Accessibility Grants Program will help select B.C. municipalities and Indigenous communities improve accessibility for people of all abilities. An accessible built environment benefits everyone - parents with strollers, seniors, and people with temporary and permanent disabilities.
Participating Municipalities
These municipalities, selected based on population and geographic representation, have committed to improving accessibility in their communities through their participation in the B.C. Accessibility Grants Program.
- City of Chilliwack
- City of Coquitlam
- City of Delta
- City of Kamloops
- City of Kelowna
- City of Maple Ridge
- City of Nanaimo
- City of Port Moody
- City of Prince George
- City of Richmond
- District of Saanich
- City of Victoria
- Resort Municipality of Whistler
Participating Indigenous Communities
These Indigenous communities have committed to improving accessibility through their participation.
About the RHF B.C. Grants Program
The selected communities will receive:
- An RHFAC rating for three sites to identify key areas of improvements;
- Up to $90,000 (total) in accessibility improvement funds to be allocated for upgrades to the three rated sites;
- A post-accessibility improvement RHFAC rating to showcase enhanced access;
- Accessibility Awareness training for municipal staff to foster a positive culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and
- Complimentary RHFAC Training tuition grants for three eligible staff within each municipality. This training will be offered through Vancouver Community College and will teach participants how to use RHFAC methodology to rate existing buildings and pre-construction drawings on their level of meaningful access.
About RHFAC Certification, Training and Accessibility Advisory Services
Rating & Certification
A unique program that rates, certifies and showcases accessible buildings and sites.
Accessibility Training and Education
Expand your knowledge, discover how to promote inclusion, or close organizational skill gaps through our accessibility training options.
Accessibility Advisory Services
We offer a range of accessibility advisory services designed to support organizations on their journey towards increased accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities.
Questions?
For more information on the 2022 RHF B.C. Grants Program contact us at access@rickhansen.com.