Rick Hansen Foundation
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About
Founded in 1988, Rick Hansen Foundation is a charity based in Richmond, Canada working on disability, health, medical research +1 more.
The Rick Hansen Foundation is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1988 as part of the legacy of the Man In Motion World Tour. It works to remove barriers and advance accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities across Canada. Its work includes an accessibility rating and certification program for buildings and sites, the School Program for educators and young people, accessibility advisory and training services, the Accessible Outdoors Program, and scholarships for youth with disabilities. The Foundation also funds and supports spinal cord injury research and care, including work with the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre and the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries. It is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, with a satellite office in Toronto, Ontario, and is funded through donations, government grants, legacies and partnerships.
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RHF School Program
Education · Canada
Free resources, Ambassador presentations and a Youth Leadership Committee that teach students and communities about disability, access and inclusion.
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC)
Disability · Canada
A rating and certification program that evaluates the meaningful accessibility of buildings and sites, with training for accessibility professionals.
Access In Motion
Disability · Canada
Advisory services that help organisations increase accessibility and inclusion in the built environment.
Accessible Outdoors Program
Disability · Canada
A national initiative working with local non-profits to remove barriers to outdoor spaces and activities for people with disabilities.
Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities
Education · Canada
Scholarships supporting Canadian youth with disabilities in pursuing post-secondary education.
National Disability Initiative
Disability · Canada
A five-year grant-funded initiative, led with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, to advance disability inclusion, accessibility and equity through grantee organisations.
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The Slaight Family Foundation, Peterson Family Foundation, April 1 Foundation, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, University of British Columbia
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