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...
Meeting Everyone’s Needs: Tips for Creating Accessible and Inclusive Meetings
April 19, 2023
In today's world, it is more important than ever to create environments that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes hosting accessible and inclusive meetings. Ensuring your online and...
A New Entryway Allows Three Tree Early Learning Center to Begin Accessibility Journey
April 14, 2023
Debra Roxburgh opened Three Tree Early Learning Center in Cumberland, British Columbia six years ago to provide affordable childcare in the community. Once her business was open, Roxburgh noticed that...
Be Kind with RHF Ambassador Bean Gill and the Vancouver Public Library!
March 31, 2023
What does it mean to be kind? For some, it’s a warm smile. For others, it’s listening to a friend. For Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) Ambassador Bean Gill, being kind means creating a more inclusive and...
The Art of Fighting Back
March 24, 2023
Being a good fighter is more than landing a hard punch. It takes a combination of lightning speed, well-honed technique, and precise accuracy; some argue it is more a physical art form than brute...
More than a Conference: 4 Takeaways from #APN2023
March 9, 2023
Building Together. This was the theme of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network conference held on March 1 and 2, 2023. This year’s theme resonated because we can’t build an...