In our latest blog post, Katie Kirker shares 5 children's books to spark conversations about #accessibility and #inclusion . rickhansen.com/news-stories/b…

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In this Canadian Architect article, Bushra Hashim shares her incredible work on creating mind-friendly environments for #EveryoneEverywhere . Read more about her insights on how our spaces influence our productivity, memory and mental well-being!
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A beautiful day of reflection and conversation captured Rick Hansen Foundation for LosingCoachMac documentary film. A rich history for these two amazing men who have given much to make this world a better place. Coach Mac has always held great admiration for Rick and his selflessness.

You have until May 1st to add your opinion to a research study from Université Laval entitled 'For a harmonious reconciliation between our heritage buildings and inclusive accessibility'.

You can fill out the survey at lnkd.in/g-t8W9dW.

SCIRE is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Get ready for a year of exciting new content including an Aging with SCI video series, many new article releases, helpful infographics, and more!
Rick Hansen Foundation ICORD Praxis Spinal Cord Institute ISCoS Meetings ASIA Spinal Cord Injury BC

Tune in to this virtual discussion tomorrow as Sarah McCarthy, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Rick Hansen Foundation, joins an engaging panel discussion with a focus on removing physical barriers to access places Canadians live, work, learn and play.

We are proud to partner with the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) on RHFAC Fundamentals Training for its members. The construction industry is key to improving accessibility and we're grateful for VRCA's leadership. For more info: bit.ly/44eZi80

We are disappointed in Budget 2024’s underwhelming investment in the Canada Disability Benefit. $6 a day will not achieve the Act’s goal of removing people with disabilities from poverty. We call on the government to increase investment by the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.

Rick Hansen Foundation is providing free educational resources for kiddos!

Download lessons plans, activities, videos and e-books, that follow curricula from every Canadian province, to teach kids about #Inclusion and #AccessibilePlay .

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Did you see our Associate Director Yat Li on Global BC Friday morning? He spoke to the benefits of inclusive hiring for both the employee and employer, from the perspective of having been both as a person with a disability himself.

Watch the segment: globalnews.ca/video/10419396…

Accessibility ratings are easier thanks to the new online RHFAC Registry with improved features such as an interactive rating survey; real-time scoring; and in-depth analysis across multiple sites. Visit registry.rickhansen.com and start your journey today!

See our full budget brief here -> CDB Budget Brief
Write your MP -> bit.ly/49uK6Ep Send a Letter fundthebenefit.ca/#letter
#EndDisabilityPoverty #FundTheBenefitNow

Did you know - people with disabilities are more than twice as likely to live in poverty in Canada? It’s time to change this!
Join us in urging the govt to prioritize adequate funding for the #CDB in Budget 2024 on April 16th.

Three-in-five Canadians describe the current financial supports available to those living with disabilities as 'inadequate' or 'far too little'.

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Seven-in-ten say the federal government is moving too slow to enact benefit Canada Disability Benefit:

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'We're lobbying hard & saying 'enough is enough'', said #DailyBreadTO CEO Neil Hetherington while discussing the unanimous support for the #Canada #Disability Benefit in a recent Angus Reid Institute study, in partnership with Disability Without Poverty: bit.ly/3Uaz82F #FundTheBenefit CP24

Learn more about a group of third-graders who were the group recipient of last year's Difference Maker of the Year awards in our latest blog. With their teacher, they audited the school for improved accessibility and potential solutions. rickhansen.com/news-stories/b…

BOMA Canada & Rick Hansen Foundation team up for accessibility! Rate your building with RHFAC & join the accessibility movement. Get listed in the RHFAC Registry. Learn more: bomacanada.ca/award-accessib…