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.
What is diversity in the workplace, and how is it relevant for people with disabilities? From Hollywood to finance, there are many advantages to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn how organizations can support employees with disabilities in order to cultivate a productive and diverse workforce.
From Where I Sit; is our newest regular blog series by Brad McCannell, VP, Access & Inclusion! In this first post, Brad breaks down the top five myths keeping people from fully embracing Universal Design.
Imagine walking down the street in your community without being able to see what stores or restaurants are available. Read about what one community is doing to make their neighbourhood accessible for people who are blind or have low vision using one of our Barrier Buster Grants.
When people with disabilities can't access or make their way through a building, whether it's a business or an office, we lose their potential. As a valued employee. A loyal customer. An active participant in their community. How can businesses change that?
Welcome to our quarterly reading list! This time around, we’re sharing some personal disability stories that really showcase why accessibility matters so much.
How can we make our housing, public spaces, recreational facilities, and transportation services more accessible to help create an age-friendly city and make aging in place possible?
"For a long time, I’ve felt like I had one foot in the able-bodied world and one in the disabled world." Read Lelainia's story about living with multiple invisible disabilities.
Let’s talk about how to speak to and write about people with disabilities in a way that is truly inclusive.
At Common Roots Urban Farm, people of different abilities and experiences can garden in, and harvest from, the farm’s common areas or affordable community plots. Find out how it improved accessibility for all with one of our Barrier Buster grants.