Off-road adventure rally through B.C. drives donation to RHF
October 9, 2015
Joanne Elves, Features Writer for the Globe and Mail’s Drive Section, was invited to participate in the 2015 Mazda Adventure Rally, a top secret, three-day, 1,200-kilometre-long charity challenge hosted by Mazda Canada, and won a $1,000 donation for the Rick Hansen Foundation!
How we're changing the conversation about disability
September 30, 2015
We need to change how we talk about disability. Rick Hansen and his Foundation team are developing innovative programs to make that conversation a reality.
How to close the employment gap for people with disabilities
September 18, 2015
Did you know that September is Disability Employment Month in British Columbia? In B.C., approximately 334,000 people aged 15 to 64 self-identify as having a disability, and only 55 per cent of this group are employed (compared to 78 per cent of the general population). This blog discusses what can be done to close the employment gap for people with disabilities.
Finishing Last Can Be Your Biggest Win
August 21, 2015
Eleven years after a spinal cord injury, Heather Bakken was determined to compete in the 1,000 Islands Olympic Triathlon.
Changing Attitudes - Top 10 Tips Sheet
August 7, 2015
What are some tips to create meaningful and respectful interactions with those with disabilities?
Rick Hansen urges Canada to enact federal disabilities act
July 29, 2015
Rick is urging the government to enact a federal Canadians with Disabilities Act; says accessibility and inclusion are human rights deserved by all Canadians.
Let's Talk About Invisible Disabilities
July 17, 2015
Disabilities come in all different forms, including ones that aren't easily seen.
A wheelchair for every occasion
June 26, 2015
Like how different types of cars have different jobs, so do the different types of wheelchairs!
7 Questions with Misa On Wheels
June 19, 2015
Amanda, known as Misa On Wheels, wants to show and inspire others that cosplay is possible regardless of physical ability, weight, or body shape.