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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.

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The Power of Inclusive Workplaces – A Recap

June 15, 2022

In honour of National AccessAbility Week 2022, the Rick Hansen Foundation brought together four leaders in the disability inclusion and workplace space to discuss accessibility and inclusion in the

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Person with long dark hair wearing a white t-shirt holding open a children's book with a colourful illustration.

Six Books to Spark Meaningful Conversations with Young Readers

June 13, 2022

Representation, inclusion and diversity are pillars of creating meaningful connections between what children read and exper

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The City of Greater Sudbury Makes Great Efforts to Improve Accessibility

June 9, 2022

The City of Greater Sudbury is prioritizing accessibility.

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RHFAC Training Allows Rick Watters to Continue Learning About Accessibility

June 8, 2022

Several years ago, the Ontario government was looking to approve a model of accessibility province-wide.

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Becoming an RHFAC Professional Allowed Colin Farnan to Start Addressing Barriers in the Built Environment

June 8, 2022

Colin Farnan was very aware of the deficiencies in our built environment and he wanted to be a part of the change to improve lives for people with disabilities.  

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Rick Hansen (man with light brown hair) using his wheelchair holding a blue certification sign with a blonde woman who is sitting beside him. They are beside two large banners.

Kristen Habermehl’s Journey to Becoming an RHFAC Professional

June 8, 2022

While working at the renovation and contracting firm owned by her and her husband in Nova Scotia, Kristen Habermehl noticed that she was responding to a lot of requests from individuals who wanted

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Arnold Cheng on His Career Shift and Becoming an RHFAC Professional

June 8, 2022

Arnold Cheng was working in marketing and communications at the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) when he first heard about the RHF Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Training course, at the time call

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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Achieves RHFAC Gold

June 3, 2022

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto has made accessibility an important part of its culture, committing to constant improvement on i

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Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Awards! / Annonce des lauréates et des lauréats du prix Personne qui fait une différence de l’année 2022 du PSFRH!

June 1, 2022

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  • About Us
  • Our Programs
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  • 2021-23 Strategic Plan
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  • Work With Us
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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
  • 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
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    • Concentrate on Kindness 
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