Including Disability in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Conversation with Youth
May 25, 2023
Recognizing that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, secondary schools play a vital role in equipping students with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel as responsible global citizens. As...
Driving Towards Inclusive Golf for All
May 23, 2023
For Anthony Brummet, like many of the 1 in 4 Canadians with a disability, his medical condition wasn’t something he had planned for. Anthony, or Tony as he is called, developed a health issue in his...
Rick Hansen Foundation Spring 2023 Newsletter
May 23, 2023
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Spring 2023. A Message from Brad As the promise of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) begins to show real impact on federally...
DeafSpace: A Signer’s Haven for All
May 19, 2023
For many signers, entering past the security gate onto the world’s renowned Gallaudet University campus is like stepping into a haven that you never want to leave. The burden of communication barriers...
Breaking Digital Barriers One Click at a Time | Éliminer les obstacles numériques un clic à la fois
May 18, 2023
Le francais suit l'anglais Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an annual event celebrated on the third Thursday of every May. GAAD helps drive awareness about the importance of digital...
Building Better: Brad Bartko’s Journey to Advocacy
May 10, 2023
“We don’t get many of you people in our establishment.” Those were the words that Brad Bartko heard when he tried to use a washroom at a bar in Edmonton when he was eighteen. He was led to the back...
RHFAC Professional Spotlight: Chris Stigas
May 8, 2023
One of the benefits of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program is that it stays on the forefront of technological advances. This is particularly valuable for...
Universities Come Together to Better Understand Canada’s Built Environment
May 1, 2023
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has funded a 5-year project (2022-2027) to build out research in the area of quality of the built environment. The partnership includes 14...
Julie Melanie Fills a Gap in Accessibility
April 28, 2023
When Julie Melanie was on her way to the supermarket one day in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver to purchase a few items she needed, she recognized a barrier – one that she wanted to remedy...