Welcome to our media centre! Here you’ll find our latest press releases and news coverage on Rick and the Foundation.  

Press Releases

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is first Law Firm in Canada to have Canadian offices achieve Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™
June 1, 2023
Rick Hansen Foundation Announces its 2023 Difference Maker of the Year Award Recipients
May 31, 2023
Rick Hansen Foundation invites public to The Power of an Inclusive Mindset Panel to commemorate National AccessAbility Week
May 16, 2023
Eight B.C. Municipalities Awarded with Funding to Advance Accessibility
March 9, 2023
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RHF in the News

Saskatoon Today: Award puts focus on students with disabilities
Saskatoon Today: Award puts focus on students with disabilities
July 19, 2022
Press Release: SSHRC grants 2.5M$ to a partnership on Quality in the Built Environment / Communiqué : Le CRSH accorde une subvention de 2.5M$ au partenariat Qualité dans l'environnement bâti au Canada
Press Release: SSHRC grants 2.5M$ to a partnership on Quality in the Built Environment / Communiqué : Le CRSH accorde une subvention de 2.5M$ au partenariat Qualité dans l'environnement bâti au Canada
June 17, 2022
Canadian Architect: Canadians want architects to help create more inclusive and accessible communities
Canadian Architect: Canadians want architects to help create more inclusive and accessible communities
June 2, 2022
Government of Canada invests in training for persons with disabilities to create a more inclusive workforce and stronger economy
Government of Canada invests in training for persons with disabilities to create a more inclusive workforce and stronger economy
August 17, 2021
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Dawn Tse, Publicist
dtse@rickhansen.com
P: 778-296-1541
M: 778-229-7532

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