City of Powell River Creates Opportunity for More Residents to be Involved in City Hall
March 8, 2022
A hallmark of a city government is the ability for all to participate and engage with their community. The Powell River City Hall is housed in a building that was erected in 1957, and stairs are a...
Youth with Disabilities Discuss Inclusive Learning Environments
March 1, 2022
The best people to ask about the state of accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian school system are those with firsthand experience – the students themselves. Le francais suit l'anglaisOn...
Disability Inclusion & Kindness on Pink Shirt Day
February 16, 2022
Even though Pink Shirt Day is celebrated one day a year, it speaks to the idea that kindness and inclusion should be part of our daily lives. Disability is often left out of conversations about...
Accessibility Upgrades at Scout Island Nature Centre Means Everyone Can Connect with Nature
February 9, 2022
In the heart of Williams Lake, British Columbia, sits an island known for its incredible nature centre. The Scout Island Nature Centre is a sanctuary of protected habitat and wildlife. As a volunteer...
Fashion and Disability: A New Frontier
February 2, 2022
Ask anybody with hearing loss what their favourite colour is, and their answer will probably not be medical beige. Ask anybody who uses a wheelchair, and they’ll likely tell you their favourite style...
Accessibility: A key focus for new boarding school in Kimberley, B.C.
January 25, 2022
Perched on a bluff among the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges in Kimberley, British Columbia, the site of Purcell Collegiate School (PCS) sits, awaiting the moment it can open its doors to students...
Looking Back as We Move Forward
January 19, 2022
First, let us say thank you! Your support has made a huge impact for the 1 in 4 Canadians living with a disability in 2021. The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is immensely grateful for your compassion...
Jackie Silver Makes Wellness Accessible for All
January 5, 2022
Jackie Silver is an example of someone making a difference. While studying for her Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication at Ryerson University in 2019, she interned at Special Olympics...
Five Facts about Braille for World Braille Day
January 4, 2022
World Braille Day is celebrated globally every year on January 4, the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. The inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially...