Neurodiversity in Architecture: Designing Inclusive Spaces
January 30, 2024
Architect and published author Steven Maslin is paving the way for change in the world of design. Maslin, who resides in Bristol, United Kingdom, is a seasoned RIBA chartered architect, registered...
Invisible Barriers: Inaccessible Gyms
January 26, 2024
As the calendar flips to a new year New Year's resolutions are underway. Among the most popular resolutions is the commitment to go to the gym to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For a...
Teaching for Inclusion
January 25, 2024
Teachers impart knowledge to the world’s youth, provide mentorship, learning opportunities, and growth. Think about it - without them, where would any of us be? International Day of Education, Janua...
Accessible Reading and Writing: A 200-Year Journey with Braille
January 18, 2024
January, designated as Braille literacy month, is a month dedicated to recognize Braille as a fundamental form of written communication, and celebrating Braille as an important tool for literacy. This...
Chronic Pain: Living with an Invisible Disability
December 12, 2023
The purpose of this article is to help raise awareness about the prevalence and complexity of chronic, or persistent, pain. I offer my comments and observations based on my 37 years of living with...
Game Changer: Ryan Straschnitzki’s Big Goals
December 7, 2023
There’s a saying about reaching a destination: how we can’t change the direction of the wind but we can adjust our sails. Perhaps no athlete knows this better than a hockey player. Like many who...
Been There, Dug That: Jolan Wong: Canadian Pioneer of Sitting Volleyball
December 4, 2023
Photo Credit: Canadian Paralympic Committee It’s not very often you meet an athlete who is part of a sport’s humble beginnings and still competes at its highest level. Jolan Wong dons the No. 8...
Strategies for Creating an Inclusive learning Environment
November 29, 2023
According to Statistics Canada, most Canadian students with disabilities attend regular classes. Provinces have educational policies that aim to offer adequate education to all students regardless of...
Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Impact
November 23, 2023
Each December 3, we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on our calendars. It’s a significant date for us at the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) as people worldwide unite to...