Welcome to the Rick Hansen Foundation blog! We post regularly on a range of topics and issues in the disability and accessibility community.
Explore past posts to read personal experiences of disability, tips for how to improve accessibility in your community, what you can do to be more inclusive, and more.
“Access for all!” That’s the dream Marcia Yale has spent decades fighting for, and living out. Born totally blind, Marcia has spent a lifetime navigating a world not built with her in mind. But...
Dr. Brendon Laing has been around veterinary clinics for as long as he can remember. As a second-generation veterinarian and co-owner of multiple award-winning clinics in Ontario, he combines...
At Unwin Park in Surrey, British Columbia, kids who use wheelchairs aren’t stuck on the sidelines. They’re right in the middle of the action, playing alongside everyone else. The 12,000-square-foot...
Every June, National Deafblind Awareness Month invites Canadians to pause and learn about a remarkable yet often overlooked community. It’s always a time to highlight the strength and contributions of...
When leaders from Canadian Tire, KPMG Canada, Scotiabank, and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) came together for ‘The Power of Championing Disability Inclusion’, the conversation was direct...
Today, on World Day for Assistive Technology, we pause to recognize the tools that have helped millions of people with disabilities live more fully, independently, and confidently. It’s a day to...
Another year brings another opportunity to celebrate remarkable projects aimed to increase accessibility in schools and communities, created by an incredible group of youth. These young leaders are...
Every May, we take time to recognize Speech and Hearing Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of communication health, from speaking and listening to understanding and...
At Aviva Canada, the drive for disability inclusion is evident, showing up in big initiatives and small, everyday gestures. Behind this culture shift is Aviva Ability, a team that champions a...