Summer of ’84: Celebration & Reflection of Rick Hansen’s Paralympic Journey
August 26, 2024
40 years ago, in the summer of 1984, Rick Hansen had the opportunity of a lifetime: he qualified to participate in the Men’s 1500m Wheelchair exhibition event at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.This...
Saskatoon Zoo Creates New Accessible Pier for All
August 23, 2024
As you walk the trails in the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo you can see animals big and small. From bobcats and caribou to meerkats and butterflies, to the microorganisms that live in the pond...
Parksville’s Wave of Inclusion
August 21, 2024
The tide was out, and the sky was as blue as the plastic mat that stretched from Parksville’s promenade to the hard sand on the beach. It was the grand opening of the Mobi-Mat — a celebration of...
Finding Light in a World Gone Dark
August 19, 2024
It was a day like any other. James Kwinecki, then 21, was going about his life, his future still wide open, when the world around him began to blur. The edges of his vision grew fuzzy, colours started...
Our Perspectives From Taking RHFAC Professional Training
August 16, 2024
Two members of the Rick Hansen Foundation Marketing Communications team, Katie Kirker and Rebecca Blissett recently had the opportunity to take Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™...
Tips for Creating Accessible Emails
July 24, 2024
In today's interconnected world, emails have become a key communication tool. Making sure that emails are accessible and inclusive is critical. How can we make our email content work for everyone...
Essential Tips for Making Your Document Accessible to People with Dyslexia
July 3, 2024
In today's world, communication occurs primarily through digital mediums. While these mediums offer great opportunities to enhance communication, they can also present challenges for 10 to 20% of...
You Taught Me
June 26, 2024
Talina Papazian opens her children’s book with the following line:“That first day, I came to camp ready to teach you all the things that you could be. But in the end, each of you taught me what it...
Accessible Living Blossoms at Cypress Gardens
June 25, 2024
The site of 1582 Balmoral Avenue, located in the quiet town of Comox on the eastern shores of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, has witnessed quite a transformation.Formally on the lot stood a...