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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.

Vancouver City Hall, a large beige building with a clock at the top. It is surrounded by trees.

City of Vancouver Incorporates RHFAC into Policy

February 2, 2023

The City of Vancouver adopted an Accessibility Strategy in 2022 that highlights eight ways that the City is seeking t

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Woman wearing a teal shirt reading a metal braille sign that is mounted on a wall.

The Importance of Braille on World Braille Day

January 4, 2023

Today is World Braille Day, a day dedicated to raise awareness of the issues impacting people living with sight loss, and a day to celebrate the birth of Louis Braille who invented the braille syst

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The Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society (SSICS) McPhillips Building. It is a large brown building with three peak windows on top.

Addition of an Elevator Gives a Lift to Accessibility for Members of the Salt Spring Community

December 19, 2022

The Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society (SSICS) McPhillips Building, a building erected in the 1920’s and housed in the district of Ganges Village on Salt Spring Island

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Zoom screenshot of four panelists, one moderator and an ASL interpreter. The background is blue and there is a white Rick Hansen Foundation logo in the bottom right corner.

The Power of Inclusive Allyship – A Recap

December 15, 2022

Allyship. It’s a word that generates a lot of buzz these days. But what exactly does allyship mean? And what does it mean to people with disabilities? 

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Youth panelists and moderator on Zoom. They are laughing. There are three screens on top and two on the bottom. The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program logo is in the bottom right corner.

Youth Exchange: Disability and Social Justice – A Recap

December 12, 2022

In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which takes place annually on December 3rd, the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) virtually brought together members from RH

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Winter Reading List 2022: Stories From Authors With Disabilities

December 7, 2022

Each year the Rick Hansen Foundation shares Reading Lists which highlight stories written by authors with disabilities.

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Person with short brown hair wearing a grey jacket working at a computer in an office. There is a white cane by the desk.

5 Tips to Create Accessible Word Documents

November 30, 2022

With the recent expansion of the digital world, there has been a change in the way we communicate.

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Aerial view of Parkdale ice rink. The rink is outdoors, and people are playing sledge hockey. There are houses and cars in the neighbourhood beside the arena.

Parkdale Accessible Outdoor Community Rink Achieves RHFAC Gold

November 28, 2022

In a community nestled along the north bank of the Bow River in Calgary is the Parkdale Community Association (PCA).

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10 Ways to Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities!

November 23, 2022

Saturday, Dec. 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD)!

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About Us - EN

  • About Us
  • Our Programs
  • Leadership Team
  • Board Members and Committees
  • Donors
  • Annual Reports
  • 2021-23 Strategic Plan
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Champion's Circle

About Rick - EN

  • About Rick
  • Rick's Story
  • Man In Motion World Tour
    • Man In Motion World Tour
    • The Dream
    • Tour Timeline
    • Tour Gallery
    • Tour Team
    • 35th Anniversary
  • Rick’s Work and Vision
  • A Conversation with Rick
  • Awards & Honours

Get Involved - EN

  • Get Involved
  • Donate
  • Legacy Giving
  • Fundraise
  • Help make Canada accessible
  • Everyone Everywhere
  • National AccessAbility Week

Become Accessible - EN

  • Become Accessible
  • Rating & Certification 
    • Rating & Certification 
    • Rating Request Form
    • RHFAC FAQ
    • RHFAC v3.0
  • Accessibility Training and Education
    • Professional Training
    • Accessibility Training and Education
    • Tuition Grants
  • APN 2023 Conference
  • Accessibility Resources
  • Accessibility Professional Network
    • Accessibility Professional Network
    • FAQ: Accessibility Professional Network
    • Login
    • RHFAC Professional Directory
  • Post an Accessibility Job
  • Accessibility Advisory Services
  • Buildings Without Barriers Challenge
  • Leaders in Accessibility
  • B.C. Accessibility Grants

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  • Schools and Communities
  • Create an Inclusive School Year
    • Start with Awareness
    • Concentrate on Kindness 
    • Boldly Take Action
  • Resource Library
  • Ambassador Presentations
    • Ambassador Presentations
    • Book a Presentation
    • About Our Ambassadors
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