The Valentine’s Day Survival Guide
February 12, 2016
For people who are single (and even for those who aren’t) Valentine’s Day isn’t always so sweet. Here are some tips and resources to help you through the day from Trish St John, founder of Sensual Solutions, an organization that assists adults with disabilities explore and discover their sexuality.
Rick Hansen Foundation receives $1 million gift from Slaight Family Foundation
February 10, 2016
RHF is honoured to be one of 11 national charities to receive $1 million from the Slaight Family Foundation.
How to communicate effectively with people with hearing loss
January 22, 2016
In your day-to-day interactions, you may connect or work with, someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. Here are a few basic tips for effective communication.
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?”