Just Like U – Meet Tai, Elena and Jaelyn
November 7, 2022
Meet Tai, Elena and Jaelyn. Elena enjoys playing volleyball with her brother Eric and sister Grace (she’s been known to win against her older siblings from time-to-time!) Elena also happens to have...
Pat Short on Her Journey to a Career in Accessibility
November 4, 2022
Pat Short had the unique opportunity to develop the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Training course from the beginning alongside others at the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF)...
Eltuek Arts Centre Achieves Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
November 1, 2022
Eltuek Arts Centre is a creative cultural hub in Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island that aspires to be inclusive for all persons. A non-profit arts organization and a division of New Dawn Enterprises...
University of Waterloo Continues Accessibility Journey with RHFAC Ratings
October 28, 2022
When the Ontario government announced in 2020 that it will provide funding for 250 sites in 16 select municipalities across the province to receive a complimentary Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility...
The City of Kingston Improves Accessibility of Community Centres
October 26, 2022
To the City of Kingston, accessibility is top-of-mind. When the opportunity to have sites rated through the RHFAC Complimentary Rating Program in Ontariobecame available, the City saw it as a good...
Chris Bouey Improves His Skills Through Becoming an RHFAC Professional
October 19, 2022
To Chris Bouey, accessibility means “designing spaces that are welcoming and can be used by everyone.”Bouey is a practice leader at Architecture49, an architecture firm based out of Halifax, Nova...
Accessible Voting in Municipal Elections Fall 2022
October 11, 2022
Some provinces are holding their municipal elections this fall, sending many Canadians to the polls. While Canadians gear up to choose their elected officials, for many, getting to the polls and...
Celebrate World Teachers’ Day with Difference Maker of the Year Recipient, Véronique Messier!/Célébrez la Journée mondiale des enseignantes et des enseignants avec Véronique Messier, lauréate du prix Personne qui fait une différence de l’année!
October 5, 2022
Le français suit l'anglais. Passer à la traduction française. Oct. 5 is World Teachers’ Day! We appreciate the efforts of teachers all year round. However, today is an important day to acknowledge...
Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2022 Newsletter
October 5, 2022
Latest updates on the impact your support is making for Canadians with disabilities. A Message From Rick Hansen I want to wholeheartedly thank you for your trust and belief in our Foundation. These...