Bill C-22 and a Momentous Moment for Canada
June 22, 2023
1 in 4 Canadians lives with a disability, and 50% of Canadian adults have or have experienced a permanent or temporary physical disability or lives with someone who has. People with disabilities are...
5 Exciting Books for Young Readers to Learn about Inclusion
June 19, 2023
School may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn't time to learn. Here are five books for youth to read over the summer to learn about accessibility and inclusion and how important it is...
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...