Case Study: How Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility Inspires Others to Become Accessible
October 27, 2020
Le français suit l'anglaisWhen Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) Professionals rate a building, they typically work with an organization new to accessibility and universal...
Q&A with RHF Ambassador Benveet Gill on the intersection of disability and racial justice
October 14, 2020
RHF: We’re in this crazy moment in history where we’re grappling with a global pandemic, all while experiencing a reckoning with systemic racism. Racialized people with disabilities are profoundly...
Accessibility Case Study: Starbucks & Fort Properties
October 13, 2020
Suzanne and Jayne Bradbury of Fort Properties have built a reputation for creating beautifully designed, highly functional spaces in Victoria’s downtown core. In a city with a higher-than-average...
7 Helpful ASL Signs You Should Know
September 23, 2020
American Sign Language (ASL) is the first language for Deaf and hard of hearing people across the United States and English-speaking regions of Canada. Natural and visual-spatial, this complex...
5 Surprisingly Easy Changes to Make Your Business More Accessible
September 18, 2020
It’s hard to believe we’re already into September of 2020. As summer draws to a close, many businesses are starting to re-open. The past 6 months have been challenging for everyone, particularly that...
How a culture shift is creating one of Canada’s most inclusive universities
September 14, 2020
Dr. Linda Derksen, a Sociology professor by trade, is going on 17 years of working at Vancouver Island University (VIU). But it wasn’t until she had to have a hip removed in 2012 that she realized how...
Back to School Books for Thoughtful Conversations with Youth
September 10, 2020
Important conversations about diversity and inclusion are taking place across the globe and this is an opportune time to have meaningful conversations with young people in your life. We’ve put...
Mosaic Stadium Case Study: Accessibility for Saskatchewan Roughriders Fans
August 12, 2020
When the City of Regina set about designing the new Mosaic Stadium, the administration seized an opportunity to create a historic design project in partnership with the accessibility community.Mosaic...
City of Surrey Case Study: Certification as a Stepping Stone
July 14, 2020
The City of Surrey is establishing itself as a true leader in accessibility. With 43 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) ratings to date, resulting in 25 RHF Accessibility...