Teaching students about disabilities decreases bullying in schools
December 10, 2014
Teaching students about disabilities in school is proven to decrease bullying and encourage positive perceptions and behaviours, according to a new Canadian survey of teachers, principals and school boards.
Holiday shopping survival tips for wheelchair users
December 9, 2014
The holiday shopping season is upon us, which means that the malls are packed. How can wheelchair users escape unscathed? Here are some secret tricks.
7 Questions with Quade Louie
December 8, 2014
If Quade Louie could remove one barrier, he would change the way people look at disabled people.
Perception is everything
December 3, 2014
For theUN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Rick Hansen is in The Globe and Mail with two challenges for us all. Will you accept the challenge?
Theoretical, actual, and erosion of access
December 2, 2014
What is accessibility and what do you need to do to become accessible?The term is unclear to many but can be categorized into three ways: theoretical, actual, and erosion of access.
Rick Hansen Foundation 2014 Fall Newsletter
November 26, 2014
What is new with the Rick Hansen Foundation this fall? Overview: Click to jump to section: Message from Rick Research Meet a Researcher – Dr. Brian Kwon Research and Innovation Acc...
Gallery: Toronto Pan AM Sports Centre
November 25, 2014
The Toronto Pan Am Sports Venue is an incredible model for accessibility and sport, bringing together innovations in architecture and athletics under one roof.
7 Questions with RHF Ambassador Lonnie Bissonnette
November 24, 2014
Rick Hansen Ambassador Lonnie Bissonnette didn’t let his spinal cord injury stop him from pursuing his love of BASE jumping. Within a year of his accident, he was back flying in the sky.
More than a coach: In honour of Tim Frick
October 24, 2014
No athlete can succeed without a coach on their team. Countless wins, medals and trophies wouldn’t have been won if not for that person on the sidelines guiding the way. For me, that person was Tim Frick.