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

Press Releases

Rick Hansen Foundation Supporting a New National Standard for Accessible Homes across Canada
November 23, 2020
Rick Hansen Foundation and PowerED™ by AU partner to offer “Accessible Spaces 101” online course
November 10, 2020
Wavefront Centre scores Canada’s highest rating for accessibility
October 27, 2020
Rick Hansen Foundation calls on people of Ontario to improve accessibility
January 29, 2020
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RHF in the News

Government of Nova Scotia: Partnership Promotes Inclusion and Accessibility in the Classroom
Government of Nova Scotia: Partnership Promotes Inclusion and Accessibility in the Classroom
February 2, 2021
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Achieves Gold Accessibility Certification from Rick Hansen Foundation
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) Achieves Gold Accessibility Certification from Rick Hansen Foundation
January 28, 2021
Setting the Standard: Carleton Becomes First University to Adopt Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification
Setting the Standard: Carleton Becomes First University to Adopt Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessibility Certification
October 8, 2020
City of Vaughan: A leader in Accessibility
City of Vaughan: A leader in Accessibility
June 4, 2020
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For media inquiries and/or interviews contact:


Dawn Tse, Publicist
dtse@rickhansen.com
P: 778-296-1541
M: 778-229-7532

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