Improving the lives of people with physical disabilities by raising awareness, changing attitudes, and increasing accessibility in the built environment.
British Columbia, Canada
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On #WorldPolioDay, we’re recognizing Ramesh Ferris and his story.
A polio survivor, valued friend, and fellow advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Ramesh has dedicated years to raising awareness and funds toward a world free from polio.
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Explore and download these free, ready to use resources from our School Program (also available in French) to encourage students to think about the spaces around them and how they can be more inclusive.
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Have you taken part in Invisible Disabilities Week yet? 🌻
This week is an opportunity to build awareness and understanding of disabilities that may not be immediately apparent, and to recognize the experiences of people who live with them.
ALT Yellow graphic for Invisible Disabilities Week featuring the Rick Hansen Foundation logo and blue icons representing vision, neurological conditions, joint or chronic pain, hand mobility, and hearing.
🎬Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story is coming to theatres across Canada! cineplex.com/movie/man-in-mo…
Experience the story behind the Rick's tour on the big screen, with archival footage and Rick Hansen’s private audio diaries offering a new perspective about his journey.
ALT Poster of Man In Motion: The Rick Hansen Story, featuring Rick wheeling on a road with vehicle lights behind them. Text highlights the documentary as an official TIFF and VIFF selection and reads, “Now Playing in Theatres Across Canada.”
This #BlindnessAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting how accessibility can create greater freedom to enjoy everyday moments, from moving through our communities to connecting with others and taking part in the activities that bring us joy.
Read more: rickhansen.com/news-stories/…
🚨Early bird tickets for our annual Accessibility Professional Network conference are now on sale! #APN2027
Don't miss the opportunity to save when you bundle your ticket with an APN Membership.
Llearn more about this year's theme: Beyond Design rickhansen.com/APN2027
Today is #WorldMenopauseDay, a time to broaden the conversation around menopause to include experiences that have too often been overlooked, including those of women with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Read Teri's experience in our latest blog: rickhansen.com/news-stories/…
Accessibility is not a niche issue. It affects us all. That’s why, as British Columbians prepare to vote, our Founder, Rick Hansen, is calling on parties and candidates to make accessibility a priority and back their commitments with measurable action.
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We’re proud to continue our participation in Pledge to Measure and to receive the 2026 badge.
Measuring disability inclusion helps us better understand where we are and where there is more work to do.
Explore the full Pledge to Measure Impact Report at pledgetomeasure.org
🦯#WorldWhiteCaneDayWorld!
To mark this day and this year’s theme, “A lack of sight is not a lack of vision,” we’re sharing a few tips for respectful interactions with white cane users:
What other tip would you add?
ALT Blue Rick Hansen Foundation graphic for World White Cane Day titled “Tips for Respectful Interaction with White Cane Users,” featuring a white cane user symbol.
ALT ask before offering help, do not grab or steer the person, and do not touch or move a white cane without permission.
ALT give clear verbal directions using specific terms like left or right, and keep pathways clear of obstacles.
Following screenings at TIFF, VIFF and CIFF, and with tickets for the upcoming Cineplex screenings now on sale cineplex.com/movie/man-in-mo… we share below what media are saying about this film and the love and team story behind the journey.
Accessibility at work starts before the first day. Our latest blog explores how inclusive hiring, accommodations and everyday actions can help create workplaces where people with disabilities can belong.
Learn more: rickhansen.com/news-stories/…
Congratulations UBC Properties Trust and the MacIsaac Health Building, for being the recipient of the 2026 BOMA Canada Rick Hansen Accessibility Award!
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On World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing Geoffrey's story. Like many people, he never imagined disability would become part of his own life. Adapting physically was only part of his experience. There was also the emotional impact.
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On World Cerebral Palsy Day, we’re celebrating Oscar and people with cerebral palsy around the world for who they are, the stories they share and the contributions they make to their communities
Discover Oscar’s story on our blog.
rickhansen.com/news-stories/…
This World Teachers’ Day, we want to celebrate the educators helping make classrooms more inclusive and accessible for all. 📚
From our School Program, thank you for everything you do, today and every day!
Learn more about our School Program: RickHansen.com/Schools
Forty years after Rick Hansen set out from Vancouver on the Man In Motion World Tour, the story behind that remarkable journey returns to the city where it began!
Man In Motion: The Rick Hansen Story will screen today at @VIFFest bringing Rick’s journey to the big screen.
Meet Gregory Perri, one of our 2026 Difference Makers of the Year! He set out to make astronomy more accessible with people with visual disabilities so more people can experience the joy of exploring the stars.
Read more about Gregory’s story: rickhansen.com/news-stories/…
Today, we honour Truth and Reconciliation Day. We take a moment to listen, learn, and reflect, recognizing that reconciliation is an ongoing journey. Together, we can continue learning from the past and building a more respectful and inclusive future.
Big congratulations to the 2025–2026 Building Without Barriers Challenge Award recipients!🏆
These awards celebrate leadership in advancing accessibility through commitment, innovation, measurable improvement and a culture of accessibility.
Learn more: RickHansen.com/Challenge
