Accessibility: A key focus for new boarding school in Kimberley, B.C.
January 25, 2022
Perched on a bluff among the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges in Kimberley, British Columbia, the site of Purcell Collegiate School (PCS) sits, awaiting the moment it can open its doors to students...
Looking Back as We Move Forward
January 19, 2022
First, let us say thank you! Your support has made a huge impact for the 1 in 4 Canadians living with a disability in 2021. The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is immensely grateful for your compassion...
Jackie Silver Makes Wellness Accessible for All
January 5, 2022
Jackie Silver is an example of someone making a difference. While studying for her Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication at Ryerson University in 2019, she interned at Special Olympics...
Five Facts about Braille for World Braille Day
January 4, 2022
World Braille Day is celebrated globally every year on January 4, the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. The inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially...
LaSalle College Vancouver Prioritizes Accessibility in Design Plans
December 16, 2021
Since LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) offers a wide range of programs that focus on the cutting edge of creativity in various streams, it only makes sense that the post-secondary arts and design...
Rick Hansen Foundation Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter
December 9, 2021
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall and Winter 2021. A Message from Our Chair I am delighted to share with you the Fall edition of the Rick Hansen Foundation...
The Power of Inclusive Language – A Recap
December 9, 2021
Le français suit l'anglaisThe words we use carry meaning and power.This was the theme of our live discussion, The Power of Inclusive Language, held for International Day of Persons with Disabilities...
On the Intersection of Indigenous and Disability
November 19, 2021
My name is Melanie Marsden. My Indigenous name is “She Carries the Light Woman,” given to me by a healer and Elder. I am full status registered with Aldervill First Nations, I am Mohawk and Ojibwe...
Driving with Muscular Dystrophy
November 16, 2021
“No way! You can drive?!” I receive this question or a confused look when I activate the ramp on my adapted vehicle and drive up through the rear passenger door with my power wheelchair. The ability...