Rick Hansen Foundation Spring 2017 Newsletter
April 26, 2017
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Spring 2017. Overview: Jump to section: 1. Barrier Buster Projects! 2. BC Job Creation Partnership Project 3. The Promise of...
Ambassador Spotlight: Michael Saunders
March 31, 2017
Meet Michael Saunders, a charismatic athlete and youth leader, who's excited to share his story with others and encourage people to make Canada more accessible and inclusive.
March Disability Reading List
March 24, 2017
Want to learn more about living with a disability?Here’s a list of great articles that show personal experiences of disability.
Tips for creating inclusive schools
March 20, 2017
Want to create an inclusive environment in your school? Read our School Program tips on how to make your classroom accessible and inclusive for students with physical, vision and hearing disabilities.
The upside of accessible and inclusive communities
March 6, 2017
What are the benefits to individuals and society as a whole when communities are accessible? Find out how social, economic, physical and mental health is improved for everyone in inclusive communities.
Making history accessible for today and the future
February 27, 2017
Yesterday’s standards are today’s handicap. In 1987, the push was simply for people with disabilities to get into the building. In 2017, our expectations go beyond accessibility.
"My disability is an unspoken thing."
February 21, 2017
Doctors told Djami Diallo she'd never walk, talk, read or write. See how she overcame every obstacle in her way and what she's doing to change disability stereotypes every day.
Universal Design 101
February 6, 2017
Confused by the term “universal design” and what it's all about? Today, let’s chat about what it really means and why it’s important.
The dos and don’ts of disability sensitivity
January 31, 2017
Do you find yourself feeling unsure of how to act around people with disabilities? Here’s a handy list of do's and don’ts to help you when you’re interacting with people with mobility, hearing or vision disabilities.