Top tips for wheelchair accessible travel
May 2, 2016
Let’s be honest. Travelling is stressful. Even the most experienced traveller will have stressful moments at some point throughout their trip. Travelling with a disability brings added stress, but by no means does it make it impossible. They key is plan, plan and plan some more!
Our Amazing Cora: The joys and challenges of raising a child with a disability
April 25, 2016
The birth of a child is a wonderful event. The raising of that child comes with a mixture of joys and sorrows, happy times and challenging ones. All of this has been Hilary Thomson’s experience as a mother of four children, one of whom has cerebral palsy (CP).
Let's play! Creating inclusive play spaces for children of all abilities
April 18, 2016
Play is how children learn. Physical play has many positive outcomes; active children are healthier, have higher self-esteem, and are better prepared to learn. Playgrounds are fun for kids, and they are also an ideal environment for supporting the overall healthy development of kids with and without disabilities.
Don’t congratulate me for having a beer (and other thoughts on being a student with a disability)
April 11, 2016
Ever wonder what it’s like to be young person studying at university full-time, volunteering, playing sports, and socializing – except they happen to use a wheelchair?
You can make Access4All a reality!
April 6, 2016
In this interview, Brad shares his thoughts on how the Foundation is leading the way to make Access4All a reality in Canada.
How can technology make education accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities?
April 1, 2016
For university students taking part in the First Annual Rick Hansen Access Innovation Competition on March 29, this question became a direct challenge.
Filing taxes: What you should know if you have a disability
March 29, 2016
It’s that time of the year; tax season. So let’s talk taxes. A boring, confusing, and sometimes scary undertaking, doing your taxes is an annual inconvenience, but an important one.
How to unlock your potential: Just start
March 21, 2016
Today, 31 years ago, I started my Man In Motion World Tour and made my big dream a reality.
Beyond the mat: How chair yoga can change your life
March 14, 2016
Practising yoga and meditation can reduce pain and help you cope with stress and anxiety.