Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2019 Newsletter
October 29, 2019
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2019. In This Issue: A Message fromRick #EveryoneEverywhere Arts for All Our end-of-year survey results are in! Jorda...
Ambassador Spotlight: Natasha Urkow
September 25, 2019
Connecting with Students in Saskatchewan Like many 18-year-olds, Natasha Urkow’s life changed drastically after graduating high school. What sets her story apart, however, is how it changed. While...
An Accessibility Case Study: Marine Gateway, Vancouver, BC
September 18, 2019
Known by locals as the place with the golden tree sculpture, Marine Gateway is a residential and commercial development in South Vancouver built around a Canada Line Sky Train station stop. The urban...
8 Facts About RHF Accessibility Certification
August 2, 2019
Canadians struggle every day to access spaces like schools, libraries, community centres, retail and office spaces because of physical barriers to accessibility.Without real access across the entire...
Rick Hansen Foundation Spring 2019 Newsletter
June 3, 2019
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Spring 2019.In This Issue:A Message from DoramyNew Research from the Angus Reid InstituteBarrier Buster Legacies: Access for EvaGol...
What Everyone, Everywhere Means for Persons with Disabilities
May 30, 2019
It's not just about the width of the door, it's about the people moving through it. When we talk about accessibility, we usually talk about ramps, captions, braille signage, or the number of power...
Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Jenna Reed-Cote
April 5, 2019
Instead of playing kickball, Jenna would spend gym class reading Harry Potter in her elementary school’s office. Not bad if you’d rather cast spells with Hermione than shoot hoops, but it can be an...
Meet Patrick White: Accessibility Champion
March 19, 2019
Four years ago Patrick pivoted dramatically from a career in technical sales to architecture. “The older I got, the more I wanted to use my career to make a difference,” he says. He’s always had an...
Access for Eva at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse
February 20, 2019
Eva is an inspiring teenager. She’s active in her community, speaking out on issues that matter to her. She likes visiting the local community centre, spending time with her friends and family, as...