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.
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) Difference Maker of the Year awards! The RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year award celebrates youth...
With over 700 properties across Canada, Choice Properties is one of Canada’s largest landlords and long-term owner of real estate. Working to create spaces that are accessible for all is not an easy...
As the capital City of British Columbia, Victoria holds a unique position. People look to the city for direction and, in many ways, sets the tone for the rest of the province to follow. The Greater...
Achieving success at the highest level of competition is a significant accomplishment for any athlete. And excelling in multiple sports is a feat few can claim.Tara Llanes (pronounced yawness) has...
In a world where athletic success is sometimes associated with limited ideas of mobility, Leo Sammarelli is challenging those outdated stereotypes.Years before his spinal cord injury, Leo’s passion...
Imagine living in a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and enjoy the beauties of the digital world. This vision drives Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)...
Brooke Ellison, a champion of the rights of people with disabilities, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 45. Her legacy of resilience and advocacy for people with disabilities resonates...
Reading is a great opportunity to learn and immerse yourself in a story. Here, we share some wonderful stories that teach our youth about inclusion and disability.MasterpieceWritten by Alexandra...
If the annual #APN2024 conference is any indication of interest in accessibility and disability inclusion, the future is bright.Hosted by the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), this year’s event took place...