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.
Ten years ago this November, the six story, 11,000 square metre Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (BSCC) opened its doors.
Darby Lee Young was born with cerebral palsy and a disregard for the barriers she encounters today.
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2018.
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter when discussing accessibility is ‘I’m already accessible, because my building meets code’.
It’s time for our quarterly reading list. This fall, we have curated a list of articles about representation and empowerment.
For as far back as I can remember, I have always had difficulty hearing. In school I’d be sitting in a classroom, trying to follow what was happening.
For people with physical disabilities, travelling can be more daunting than rewarding, due to a lack of accessible tourist destinations and transportation methods.
Laetitia Mfamobani is a professional woman with degrees in mathematics and political science. She’s also blind.
What is diversity? According to Merriam-Webster,
