Setting our youth up for success: I Can Day at Crescent Town Public School
January 24, 2017
Setting youth up for success means helping them realize their potential to make a difference in the world. Even though it can be challenging, it can also be fun.
Ambassador Spotlight: Sharon Brant
January 16, 2017
"I want everyone to know that people with disabilities are able and capable to work and have a normal life, even though we may need to do things a little differently.”
How accessible media is helping people with disabilities connect to the world
January 9, 2017
How do you connect with the people in your life and keep up with what’s happening in the world? From texting to tweeting, from downloading to binge watching, we can access more information online faster than ever before. But what if the media we want to consume is not accessible to us?
My Catalunya Experience: Accessible tourism at its best
December 15, 2016
In October, Rick had a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Barcelona, Spain to film Catalunya Experience, a popular travel show that creates a tailored made experience for each guest that is full of unexpected surprises. Read on for trip highlights and photos!
Accessibility and inclusivity in Canada: A closer look
December 5, 2016
For the second year, RHF worked with the Angus Reid Institute to get a picture of how Canadians feel about important disability issues like social barriers for people with disabilities (including in the workplace) and accessibility within the built environment. Read on to see what we discovered.
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.