An ableist society isn’t an inclusive society
November 28, 2016
These days, you often hear the word ‘ableism’ talked about online, but the Oxford English Dictionary actually traces the word’s first use back to 1981 and defines it as “discrimination in favour of able-bodied” people. Let's talk about ableism today.
Announcing our first Access4All Barrier Buster grant recipient!
November 21, 2016
We’re happy to announce our first Access4All Barrier Buster grant recipient – Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Find out more about Vincent Massey and how its making the school accessible and inclusive for all its students.
Ambassador Spotlight: Lorin MacDonald
November 14, 2016
RHF Ambassador Lorin MacDonald is a force of nature. By combining her law education with perseverance and unlimited optimism, she’s making Canada more accessible for people with disabilities.
How accessible is your city? Announcing the Accessible Cities Award!
November 4, 2016
We're launching the Accessible Cities Award! A national award designed to recognize and celebrate municipalities – and the planners, developers, architects and builders they work with – for creating accessible places for people with mobility, vision and hearing challenges. Learn more in our latest blob post.
Who's in your Circle?
November 2, 2016
Many of us have family members or friends who are managing physical challenges. Has your father suffered a stroke and now finds walking or picking up objects difficult? Does your cousin or best friend have vision or hearing loss? Tell us who's in your Circle.
5 essential travel items for a wheelchair user
October 24, 2016
We all have those 'can't live without' items for when we travel, right? Maybe it's an e-reader, or a neck pillow and eye mask, or a tablet and earphones - things that make travel more comfortable. Here are five essential items that make travelling as a wheelchair user a lot easier for me.
Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2016 Newsletter
October 17, 2016
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2016.Overview:Jump to section:1. Message from Rick2. Building a More Accessible Canada3. Be a Barrier Buster!4. Focus on...
Accessibility and attitudes about disability in Canada
October 3, 2016
Accessibility. Inclusion. We hear these words all the time, but what do they really mean? And are we doing all we can to make Canada accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities?
Help bust barriers across Canada with the Access4All Program!
September 26, 2016
One of the biggest and most significant barriers that people with disabilities still face is physical barriers to common public spaces. This lack of access prevents people with disabilities from being a part of their communities. Help us break down those barriers by participating in our latest initiative: Access4All Canada 150 Signature Initiative.