How accessible is your building? Apply for a complimentary RHFAC rating.

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification^TM (RHFAC) is a tool which gives organizations a snapshot of their building’s accessibility to inform future accessibility improvements. Over 1,200 sites across Canada have been rated to-date including Ottawa International Airport, SAP, Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. One in five Canadians have a disability and as our population ages this continues to grow. Accessibility is more important than ever.

Thanks to the support of the Government of Ontario's Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, 250 complimentary RHFAC ratings are available in 10 municipalities across Ontario. Applications are open until March 27^th, 2020.

If your site achieves a high enough rating to become RHF Accessibility Certified or Accessibility Certified Gold, celebrate your achievement by listing on the RHFAC Registry and displaying your recognition label. It's time to showcase your commitment to accessibility.

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Ottawa International Airport achieved RHF Accessibility Certified Gold in 2019.

"We are delighted to have achieved this exceptional level of certification which is a tribute to the Authority’s commitment to an accessible terminal for all passengers, employees and visitors."

Who Should Apply?

Eligible Locations:

We are accepting applications from the the following 10 municipalities in Ontario, selected for their population size and geographic diversity.

Brampton
Greater Sudbury
Hamilton
Kitchener
London

Markham
Mississauga
Ottawa
Toronto
Windsor

Eligible Types of Sites:

Commercial and institutional buildings in the public (municipal sites), private and not-for profit sectors:

Commercial spaces include retail shops, offices, industrial sites
Institutional spaces include schools, community and recreation centres, libraries
Both pre-construction design plans and existing sites are eligible

Please read the full Eligibility Requirements before applying.

Ensuring your space is accessible means no potential employee, customer or community member is left at the door. Your complimentary RHFAC rating provides a snapshot of accessibility for people with varying disabilities affecting their mobility, vision and hearing. Together, we can create a Canada which is accessible for all.

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Questions?

Read the Complimentary Ontario Ratings FAQs. You can also get in touch with us by emailing access@rickhansen.com.

"An official accessibility certification program elevates what the City of Surrey is trying to achieve and gives us credibility. Creating welcoming and inclusive spaces through universal design gives our entire community the opportunity to participate. Having achieved gold and being recognized by the Rick Hansen Foundation for our work generates incredible excitement."

How accessible is your building? Apply for a complimentary RHFAC rating.

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