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.
Job postings are often the first point of contact between your organization and your potential employees. To ensure inclusion and accessibility is kept top of mind, it's essential to consider your...
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2024.Embracing the Future of Accessibility for All - Message from the New Board ChairI’m honoured to be the new Chair of the...
In the digital age, accessibility is no longer an option but a necessity. Email has become a vital communication tool, so it’s important that the content we produce is accessible to all recipients...
How do you raise the bar of quality in our public buildings and landscapes? This question is complicated and has no clear answer. Thankfully critically important new research is helping create better...
On a humid August morning with the sun breaking through the clouds over Toronto’s eastern skyline, a group of swimmers gathered at Woodbine Beach. The swimmers wore bright yellow swim caps, one side...
With 27% of Canadians living with some form of disability, creating accessible and inclusive environments is more important than ever. Whether you're hosting a community gathering or a corporate...
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities funded generously by the April 1...
Since she was a kid, Emma Stafford has been involved in the North Peace Ride for the Disabled Association. Introduced by her aunt, Emma’s whole family has been involved in the organization for a...
Over the last two decades, Cyndy McLean has been cared for by a lot of health practitioners and she wants to give back to the providers who have worked to save her life following her latest health...