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

Press Releases

Eight B.C. Municipalities Awarded with Funding to Advance Accessibility
March 9, 2023
Leaders in Accessibility Gather in Richmond on March 1 and 2 for the Accessibility Professional Network Conference
February 14, 2023
City of Vancouver: The Next Municipality to Commit to Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold
February 2, 2023
The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program and Scotiabank Announce three-year partnership to educate and empower disadvantaged youth
January 30, 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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