I Ran the Toronto Marathon with Retinitis Pigmentosa
June 16, 2023
It was the second kilometer of my first full marathon and I was already panicked. I was following the 4:30 pacer, a tall, forty-something man wearing bunny-ears and holding a towering sign that read...
The Power of an Inclusive Mindset – a Recap
June 13, 2023
There’s a famous quote that says, “An hour spent in self-reflection is an hour well-invested.” The recent Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) panel, The Power of an Inclusive Mindset, perfectly aligned with...
Designing with Dogs: How Service Dog Training Encouraged Amanda Motyer to Learn More About Designing for All
June 12, 2023
“I am deaf, and my disability was generally invisible when out and about. But getting my service dog, Tilley, changed that. Over the seven years that we were a team, she changed the way I experienced...
The Power of Pronouns: Another Step Toward Building a More Inclusive Society
June 9, 2023
The evolution of the English language is a topic that never fails to spark debate among language lovers. Those who hold a deep affection for its richness and intricacies often find themselves...
Colin McCarthy is Seeking Access for All
June 8, 2023
Colin McCarthy has been a person with a disability since he was fourteen and discovered he had Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare type of cancer, predominantly diagnosed in children. To save his life, his leg...
New Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre in North Vancouver Aims for High Level of Accessibility
June 5, 2023
Le français suit l'anglaisIn North Vancouver, BC, on 23rd St East, between Lonsdale Avenue and St. Georges Avenue, sits the site of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC). The new...
Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Awards!/Annonce des lauréates et des lauréats du prix Personne qui fait une différence de l’année 2023 du PSFRH!
May 31, 2023
Le français suit l'anglais. Passer à la traduction française. We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 Rick Hansen Foundation School Program (RHFSP) Difference Maker of the Year awards...
GWL Realty Advisors Champion Disability Inclusion within ESG
May 30, 2023
Le français suit l'anglaisThe business world is rapidly evolving. This is evidenced by more awareness and concern for corporate responsibility. Shareholders now more than ever before expect companies...
Canada Post Commits to Accessibility / Postes Canada s’engage en matière d’accessibilité
May 25, 2023
Le français suit l'anglais.Canada Post has over 6,000 buildings across the country. Many of our nation’s post offices were built years ago, some are rural, and some are located inside other businesses...