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.
Nabeel Ramji has spent his life navigating a world that wasn’t built for him. As a commercial real estate asset manager and an accessibility advocate, he understands first-hand how urban spaces can...
Travel offers a gateway to new horizons, yet for people with disabilities, the path is often strewn with barriers others may never encounter. Airports, as the starting point of many adventures, have...
The 2025 Invictus Games have begun! Being hosted in Vancouver and Whistler from February 8 to February 16, 2025, this event " supports the recovery and rehabilitation of international wounded injured...
The land of New Westminster and its buildings tell a long story. New West, referred to colloquially, is British Columbia’s oldest city, incorporated in 1859 and the province’s first capital city from...
Halifax Stanfield International Airport has long been recognized for its exceptional passenger experience. With four million travellers passing through the airport in 2024, the airport is the gateway...
Each year in the first week of February, Canada comes together to celebrate White Cane Week. This special week is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by Canadians living with...
Over a decade ago, Chloë Angus opened her first store showcasing her fashion label in Dunbar, on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia. It captured the delight of many with its theatrical...
At 17, Adam Taylor’s ice hockey career promised the stuff of dreams. The right winger was drafted by the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the...
Is there a greater feeling than sharing knowledge about something you are passionate about with others? This is a belief that motivated Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM (RHFAC)...