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.
Four years ago Patrick pivoted dramatically from a career in technical sales to architecture. “The older I got, the more I wanted to use my career to make a difference,” he says.
Eva is an inspiring teenager. She’s active in her community, speaking out on issues that matter to her.
Community is a Family Tradition Family-owned Cowbell Brewing Co. in Blyth, Ontario, is about much more than beer.
When Julie Sawchuk is out in her small town of Blyth, Ontario, complete strangers often stop and thank her.
Darby Lee Young was born with cerebral palsy and a disregard for the barriers she encounters today.
Laetitia Mfamobani is a professional woman with degrees in mathematics and political science. She’s also blind.
Imagine walking down the street in your community without being able to see what stores or restaurants are available.
Common Roots Urban Farm (CRUF) is a community oasis in bustling downtown Halifax.
