Rick Hansen Foundation

• Rick Hansen reflects on 50 years since his rehabilitation journey began

  Rick Hansen said he is also working to address the lack of a centralized rehabilitation strategy in B.C. and has been in talks with the province.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2023
  
• ‘Why not?’: Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball

  Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood.

  Sports

  Jul 31, 2023
  
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• 35 years after Man in Motion tour, Rick Hansen vows to keep pushing forward

  Rick Hansen said finishing the Man in Motion tour itself was a massive accomplishment and beyond that, he is proud to have dedicated his life to making the world more accessible.

  Perspectives

  May 24, 2022
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• Nova Scotia first province to adopt Hansen Foundation curriculum in schools

  Rick Hansen says the province is the first in the country to modify its curriculum by adopting his foundation's resources.

  Education

  Feb 2, 2021
• Mosaic Stadium first in Canada to receive gold rating for accessibility

  Regina's Mosaic Stadium received the gold rating for it's accessibility from the Rick Hansen Foundation Saturday.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2019
• Peachland Pier Project group grateful for $40,000 in new donations

  Donors of $100 or more will be recognized on plaques on or near the structure.

  May 30, 2017
• Canadians suffering from disability denial, survey finds

  Many Canadians not only far underestimate the number of people living with a disability, but are also reluctant to self-identify as disabled, according to new survey results.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2015
• Rick Hansen receives royal support for spinal cord research

  Rick Hansen received some royal support today, for his work on spinal cord research through the Rick Hansen Foundation.

  Sep 14, 2014