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...
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: One Year Later with Dr. Rheanna Robinson
November 20, 2023
To honour Indigenous Disability Awareness Month last year, we spoke with Dr. Rheanna Robinson about ableism, colonialism, and the intersectionality of disability and Indigeneity. Her insight also...
Accessibility is the Key to Unlocking Age-Friendly Communities
November 17, 2023
Most people are unaware of the need for accessibility until it touches them personally. In Canada, where 1 in 4 individuals have a disability and 47% of adults have a relationship with someone who...
Below the Surface: Mental Health and Disability
November 10, 2023
Mike Shoreman will never forget November 2018. It was the month the script flipped on his life. The Canadian paddle boarding coach went from being fit and athletic to barely being able to walk a few...
From One to Many in Motion: Reflecting on 50 Years of Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Research
November 7, 2023
June 27, 2023, marked a significant milestone in the life of Rick Hansen. It was 50 years ago when Rick, then a 15-year-old, was thrown from the bed of a pickup truck on a dirt road in northern...
Developing Inclusion in High School PE Classes Through Exposure
November 1, 2023
Physical Education (PE) is a crucial component of a well-rounded education, focusing on the development of physical fitness, teamwork, and fair play. However, it’s equally essential that PE classes...