Puppy love: How canine therapy can improve lives
July 4, 2016
Most people know that service dogs provide help to visually- or hearing-impaired individuals with daily tasks, but in addition to these familiar assistance animals, therapy dogs have become an important way to helping those in recovery, rehabilitation, and more.
Ambassador Spotlight: Jennifer Gabrysh
June 28, 2016
"Everyone has different abilities and capabilities. People have challenges in other areas that cannot be seen. My challenges happen to be physical. That's why awareness is so important."
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by giving the gift of accessibility!
June 24, 2016
We are excited to announce that RHF is launching a national initiative with the participation of the Government of Canada to inspire and empower Canadians to build a more inclusive and accessible Canada in honour of our nation’s 150th birthday.
Working with a disability: How to maximize your employment potential
June 20, 2016
Whether you are considering a career move, entering or re-entering the workforce, there has never been a better time for people living with disabilities to explore viable career options. How can you prepare and position yourself on the right career path?
Meet Joel Dembe, the Person with “The Right to Break a Sweat"
June 6, 2016
Meet Joel Dembe, the guy who's breaking a sweat in RHF's #Access4All video.
Meet the woman with “The Right to That Perfect Dress”, Judy Rittersporn
May 30, 2016
Meet Judy Rittersporn, the woman featured in our "The Right to the Perfect Dress" video.
Meet Martin Courcelles, the person with “The right to be the first one in. Again.”
May 24, 2016
Meet one of the stars of RHF's #Access4All video, Martin Courcelles.
Help support #Access4All!
May 15, 2016
Many of us don’t realize that people with disabilities still face a huge number of accessibility barriers on a daily basis. You may not think twice about grabbing a coffee or going to the office. But did you know that the most significant barriers that people with any kind of mobility issue face are those in the built environment: schools, retail stores, community centres, etc? Basically the places where we live, work and play.
Rick Hansen Foundation 2016 Spring Newsletter
May 12, 2016
What is new with the Rick Hansen Foundation this Spring?Overview:Click to jump to section:Let’s Get Started!Our Access & Inclusion TeamStudents Gain AwarenessSCI and ExerciseReady to Roll: Josiah’s...