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.
Paralympic Round Up: Five of our favourite things from Rio2016
September 19, 2016
It's a wrap on the Rio2016 Paralympics! After 12 days of watching elite para-athletes compete on a global stage, here are our five favourite things about Rio2016.
Improving the lives of people with disabilities with Rick Hansen Foundation grants
September 12, 2016
The Rick Hansen Foundation’s Quality of Life Grant Program helps break down physical barriers to accessibility and provides greater independence and increased self-esteem for thousands of Canadians living with a disability. Find out how it changed Trez's life.
Ambassador Spotlight: Darryl Tait
September 6, 2016
Darryl Tait has always been an athlete and extreme sports enthusiast. Fresh out of high school, he was pursuing a career in freestyle snowmobiling until one day when his snowmobile fell on top of him, crushing his spinal cord. Find out how Darryl moved on and is living life to its fullest potential.
Announcing the Rick Hansen 2016 Difference Maker of the Year!
August 29, 2016
Each year, the Rick Hansen Difference Maker of the Year award recognizes a Canadian student who has followed in Rick’s footsteps by overcoming adversity to make an outstanding contribution to his or her community. Hayden Kalelest of Williams Lake, B.C. is our 2016 Difference Maker!
Self-care for partner caregivers
August 22, 2016
When someone has a physical disability, there are supports in our healthcare system. But when a partner becomes a caregiver, there are fewer resources available. Here are some self-care tips for partner caregivers.
Breaking down barriers: The Rick Hansen Foundation designs a fully accessible office
August 15, 2016
Imagine not being able to work because you can’t enter an office building, use a standard desk, or see or read a computer screen. Unfortunately this is a very common occurrence for many people with disabilities.
10 ways to make your business more accessible
August 8, 2016
Over 3.8 million Canadians currently have some form of disability, and this is projected to increase as our population ages. Making your business accessible for people of all abilities makes good economic senses and helps to create a more inclusive society.