My Catalunya Experience: Accessible tourism at its best
December 15, 2016
In October, Rick had a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Barcelona, Spain to film Catalunya Experience, a popular travel show that creates a tailored made experience for each guest that is full of unexpected surprises. Read on for trip highlights and photos!
Accessibility and inclusivity in Canada: A closer look
December 5, 2016
For the second year, RHF worked with the Angus Reid Institute to get a picture of how Canadians feel about important disability issues like social barriers for people with disabilities (including in the workplace) and accessibility within the built environment. Read on to see what we discovered.
An ableist society isn’t an inclusive society
November 28, 2016
These days, you often hear the word ‘ableism’ talked about online, but the Oxford English Dictionary actually traces the word’s first use back to 1981 and defines it as “discrimination in favour of able-bodied” people. Let's talk about ableism today.
Announcing our first Access4All Barrier Buster grant recipient!
November 21, 2016
We’re happy to announce our first Access4All Barrier Buster grant recipient – Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Find out more about Vincent Massey and how its making the school accessible and inclusive for all its students.
Ambassador Spotlight: Lorin MacDonald
November 14, 2016
RHF Ambassador Lorin MacDonald is a force of nature. By combining her law education with perseverance and unlimited optimism, she’s making Canada more accessible for people with disabilities.
How accessible is your city? Announcing the Accessible Cities Award!
November 4, 2016
We're launching the Accessible Cities Award! A national award designed to recognize and celebrate municipalities – and the planners, developers, architects and builders they work with – for creating accessible places for people with mobility, vision and hearing challenges. Learn more in our latest blob post.
Who's in your Circle?
November 2, 2016
Many of us have family members or friends who are managing physical challenges. Has your father suffered a stroke and now finds walking or picking up objects difficult? Does your cousin or best friend have vision or hearing loss? Tell us who's in your Circle.
5 essential travel items for a wheelchair user
October 24, 2016
We all have those 'can't live without' items for when we travel, right? Maybe it's an e-reader, or a neck pillow and eye mask, or a tablet and earphones - things that make travel more comfortable. Here are five essential items that make travelling as a wheelchair user a lot easier for me.
Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2016 Newsletter
October 17, 2016
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2016.Overview:Jump to section:1. Message from Rick2. Building a More Accessible Canada3. Be a Barrier Buster!4. Focus on...