10 Tips for Communicating (Virtually) with Someone Who is Hard of Hearing
October 7, 2021
This is the first week of National Disability Employment Awareness month. October is when we acknowledge and promote the contributions and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. A...
An Educator and His Life-Changing Project
October 1, 2021
Today, Oct. 5th, is World Teacher Day and the entire team here at the Rick Hansen Foundation wishes to acknowledge and celebrate the hard-working and passionate individuals who are making a difference...
5 Helpful ASL Signs for Fall 2021
September 23, 2021
September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages, an important day to support the cultural diversity of deaf people and other sign language users. The 2021 theme, declared by the World Federation...
2021 Election: Canada’s National Political Party Platforms & People with Disabilities
September 2, 2021
With the federal election fast-approaching, the Rick Hansen Foundation took a look at party platforms through the lens of the one in five Canadians who live with a disability. We’ve gathered the...
Community Spotlight on IZ Adaptive
August 18, 2021
Izzy Camilleri created wardrobes for stars such as Meryl Streep, David Bowie, Jason Momoa, Jennifer Lopez, and The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie. The Canadian fashion designer’s work appeared next to...
Art as a Pathway to Community
June 21, 2021
Daryl Dickson loves drawing and painting faces. His outlines made with felt pen blur into a burst of bold colours, a strong representation of imagination spilling onto paper. The artwork is more than...
Announcing RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Award 2021 Winners / Lauréates et lauréats du prix Personne qui fait une différence de l’année 2021 du PSFRH
June 4, 2021
Le français suit l'anglais. Passer à la traduction française. To finish National AccessAbility Week, we are thrilled to announce the 2021 RHFSP Difference Maker of the Year Award Winners. These...
Beep! Beep! Toyota Moves Forward with a Gold RHFAC Rating
June 3, 2021
Toyota is known for combining technology with design and purpose. Since the automaker giant’s goal is to pave the road for the future of mobility, it’s no surprise to learn that its new Eastern Canada...
A Second RHFAC Gold for Ingenium
June 2, 2021
When it comes to accessibility, Ingenium decided to lead by design. It got to work on implementing best accessibility practices — no small feat as the Canadian Crown corporation is responsible for...