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.
Cathryn Wellner and Robin Jarman were excited about their upcoming trip to Van
Cover image credit: Emily Yates via the Guardian
I am one of the 24% of Canadian adults living with a disability. I am one of the lucky ones because I have a job - unlike 57% of my community that is unemployed.
Behind every great non-profit organization is a great group of volunteers.
I have a story to tell. It isn’t an easy story, but it’s true. It is also a story of gratitude to my husband, best friend, and the small and caring community of Port Elgin/Saugeen Shores.
One of the most common physical disabilities in Canada is cerebral palsy. Called CP for short, it refers to a group of disorders that affect one’s ability to move and maintain balance.
The road to accessibility has been one of an educational nature for First West Credit Union.
A hallmark of a city government is the ability for all to participate and engage with their community.
The best people to ask about the state of accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian school system are those with firsthand experience – the students themselves.