Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2024 Newsletter
October 11, 2024
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2024.Embracing the Future of Accessibility for All - Message from the New Board ChairI’m honoured to be the new Chair of the...
Break Down the Barriers to Accessible Communication, One Email At a Time
September 27, 2024
In the digital age, accessibility is no longer an option but a necessity. Email has become a vital communication tool, so it’s important that the content we produce is accessible to all recipients...
Two Years In: Quality in Canada’s Built Environment Research Partnership Demonstrates the Importance of Incorporating Lived Experience
September 26, 2024
How do you raise the bar of quality in our public buildings and landscapes? This question is complicated and has no clear answer. Thankfully critically important new research is helping create better...
The Ripple Effect in Lake Ontario
September 20, 2024
On a humid August morning with the sun breaking through the clouds over Toronto’s eastern skyline, a group of swimmers gathered at Woodbine Beach. The swimmers wore bright yellow swim caps, one side...
Essential Tips for Designing Accessible and Inclusive Events
September 16, 2024
With 27% of Canadians living with some form of disability, creating accessible and inclusive environments is more important than ever. Whether you're hosting a community gathering or a corporate...
Announcing the Recipients of the Inaugural Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities!
September 12, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities funded generously by the April 1...
Opportunities for Equine Therapy with Difference Maker of the Year, Emma Stafford
September 10, 2024
Since she was a kid, Emma Stafford has been involved in the North Peace Ride for the Disabled Association. Introduced by her aunt, Emma’s whole family has been involved in the organization for a...
Moving Forward: Cyndy McLean is Giving Back to the Hospital That Saved Her
September 5, 2024
Over the last two decades, Cyndy McLean has been cared for by a lot of health practitioners and she wants to give back to the providers who have worked to save her life following her latest health...
Why Disability Representation Deserves the Spotlight
August 28, 2024
It’s a ritual. The moment I see a character with a disability on screen, I instinctively reach for my phone. A quick Google search follows because I need to know: Is this actor truly disabled?This is...