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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.

Brad Bartko, who has short brown hair and is wearing a suit jacket and a floral pattern button up shirt. He is using a wheelchair and holding up a medal.

Building Better: Brad Bartko’s Journey to Advocacy

May 10, 2023

“We don’t get many of you people in our establishment.”

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Chirs Stigas wearing a black baseball cap and a black sweater in front of the #APN2023 photo op.

RHFAC Professional Spotlight: Chris Stigas

May 8, 2023

One of the benefits of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program is that it stays on the forefront of technological advances.

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Doramy Ehling, Lyne Parent and Josie C. Auger smiling together.

Universities Come Together to Better Understand Canada’s Built Environment

May 1, 2023

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has funded a 5-year project (2022-2027) to build out research in the area of quality of the built environment.

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Julie Melanie, who has grey hair that is in a pony tail, sitting at a table with an orange table cloth that has her bags on display.

Julie Melanie Fills a Gap in Accessibility

April 28, 2023

When Julie Melanie was on her way to the supermarket one day in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver to purchase a few items she needed, she recognized a barrier – one that she wanted to remedy immed

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Back of the head of someone with short dark hair wearing a plaid shirt, has a laptop open and sitting at a table with two other people. One person is using American Sign Language

Meeting Everyone’s Needs: Tips for Creating Accessible and Inclusive Meetings

April 19, 2023

In today's world, it is more important than ever to create environments that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes hosting accessible and inclusive meetings.

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A long building with a dark blue sign that reads "Three Tree Early Learning Centre." There is a large accessible ramp attached to the building.

A New Entryway Allows Three Tree Early Learning Center to Begin Accessibility Journey

April 14, 2023

Debra Roxburgh opened Three Tree Early Learning Center in Cumberland, British Columbia six years ago to provide affordable childcare in the community.

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Bean Gill smiling wearing a yellow turtle neck sweater.

Be Kind with RHF Ambassador Bean Gill and the Vancouver Public Library!

March 31, 2023

What does it mean to be kind? For some, it’s a warm smile. For others, it’s listening to a friend.

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Two people who are using wheelchairs boxing in a ring. One person is wearing a red helmet and the other is wearing a blue helmet.

The Art of Fighting Back

March 24, 2023

Being a good fighter is more than landing a hard punch.

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Three people who are using wheelchairs having a conversation at a conference.

More than a Conference: 4 Takeaways from #APN2023

March 9, 2023

Building Together. This was the theme of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network conference held on March 1 and 2, 2023.

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  • About Us
  • Our Programs
  • Leadership Team
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  • Annual Reports
  • 2021-23 Strategic Plan
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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 
    • Celebrate Your Certification
    • Rating Request Form
    • RHFAC FAQ
    • RHFAC v3.0
  • Accessibility Training and Education
    • Accessibility Training and Education
    • Professional Training
    • Tuition Grants
  • Accessibility Resources
  • Accessibility Professional Network
    • Accessibility Professional Network
    • FAQ: Accessibility Professional Network
    • Login
    • RHFAC Professional Directory
  • #APN2024 Conference
  • Post an Accessibility Job
  • Accessibility Advisory Services
  • Leaders in Accessibility
  • B.C. Accessibility Grants

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