7 Questions with Marni Abbott-Peter
December 7, 2015
Marni Abbott-Peter recently got inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame, and it's no wonder why. We take a moment to chat with one of the most well-known wheelchair basketball coaches in the country.
Canada should be a world leader in accessibility and inclusion
December 3, 2015
This December 3rd, the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I want to talk about how we can solve the massive world problem of accessibility. The solution begins right here at home.
Canadians see massive gaps in accessibility for people with disabilities
December 3, 2015
Canadians see massive gaps in accessibility within their own communities and believe Canada should be a leader in removing barriers, according to a new national survey that highlights the problems facing people with disabilities today.
Rick Hansen Foundation 2015 Fall Newsletter
November 6, 2015
What is new with the Rick Hansen Foundation this fall? Overview Click to jump to a section: When we work together anything is possible! Free Wheeling with the Dogs: Luisa’s Story Kids Having...
What are accessible standards?
November 6, 2015
While accessibility standards are in place, barriers still exist, and many businesses and community venues still remain inaccessible to many.
The problem with disability that nobody’s talking about
October 19, 2015
What do you think of when you hear the word “disability?”
Off-road adventure rally through B.C. drives donation to RHF
October 9, 2015
Joanne Elves, Features Writer for the Globe and Mail’s Drive Section, was invited to participate in the 2015 Mazda Adventure Rally, a top secret, three-day, 1,200-kilometre-long charity challenge hosted by Mazda Canada, and won a $1,000 donation for the Rick Hansen Foundation!
How we're changing the conversation about disability
September 30, 2015
We need to change how we talk about disability. Rick Hansen and his Foundation team are developing innovative programs to make that conversation a reality.
How to close the employment gap for people with disabilities
September 18, 2015
Did you know that September is Disability Employment Month in British Columbia? In B.C., approximately 334,000 people aged 15 to 64 self-identify as having a disability, and only 55 per cent of this group are employed (compared to 78 per cent of the general population). This blog discusses what can be done to close the employment gap for people with disabilities.