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Empower youth accessibility champions

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We believe that by encouraging youth to take action on issues that matter to them, they can become leaders in creating an accessible, inclusive world.  The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program offers free educational resources for youth in kindergarten to grade twelve, developed by educators for educators. This program is made possible by our Co-Presenting Partners, Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects and Scotiabank, as well as by the generous support of our donors and partners. In both English and French, our ready-made lesson plans incorporate Universal Design principles and are connected to provincial curriculums and educational priorities across Canada. 

Explore our toolkits to empower your students to become leaders in access and inclusion today!

RHF School Program: Building an accessible, inclusive future

K-8 Toolkits

K-8 Toolkits

Our K-8 toolkits are organized by grade and include teacher guides, worksheets and additional resources.

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9-12 Toolkits

9-12 Toolkits

Our grades 9-12 toolkits are organized by subject and include teacher guides and additional resources.

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Little Big Lessons

Little Big Lessons

Free, bite-sized lessons on the big ideas of diversity, inclusion and being a difference maker. Designed by educators for at-home learning.

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Curriculum Connections

See how our resources are aligned to provincial and territorial priorities across Canada.

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Universal Design for Learning

All lessons are grounded in Universal Design and differentiated instruction principles and we offer additional teaching strategies and tools for the inclusive classroom.

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Ambassador Presentations

Help students learn about disability and inclusion first-hand. Book a free Ambassador presentation today, now available virtually.

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Impact Stories

Meet our Difference Makers, students and teachers who have made an impact in their schools and communities.

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A Guide to Accessible Play Spaces

Learn how to make your playground accessible for all by downloading the “Let’s Play Toolkit” here.

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Partners of our School Program

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Made possible by our Co-Presenting Partners Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects and Scotiabank and the generous support of CGI, Brian Hesje, The Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation and The Slaight Family Foundation.Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation, The Honda Canada Foundation, PIC Investment Group Inc., and The Slaight Family Foundation Logos

We are proud to collaborate with like-minded organizations to empower youth across Canada.

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About Us - EN

  • About Us
  • Our Programs
  • Leadership Team
  • Board Members and Committees
  • Supporting SCI Research
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  • Annual Reports
  • FAQ
  • Work With Us
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About Rick - EN

  • About Rick
  • Rick's Story
  • Man In Motion World Tour
    • Man In Motion World Tour
    • The Dream
    • Tour Timeline
    • Tour Gallery
    • Tour Team
    • 35th Anniversary
  • Rick’s Work and Vision
  • A Conversation with Rick
  • Awards & Honours

Get Involved - EN

  • Get Involved
  • Donate
  • Legacy Giving
  • Fundraise
  • Help make Canada accessible

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  • Become Accessible
  • Rating & Certification 
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    • Rating Request Form
    • RHFAC FAQ
    • RHFAC v3.0
  • Professional Training
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  • Schools and Communities
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