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The upside of accessible and inclusive communities
Being physically active is crucial when it comes to living a long and healthy life. Having access to recreation centres, playgrounds, gyms, and parks is essential, and that access … See more
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WEBMore than 6.2 million Canadians have some form of a disability, and the numbers are growing. People with disabilities still face social and physical barriers that stop them from being a part of their communities. While we’ve made great strides towards creating an accessible and inclusive world, there’s still more work to be done.
Investing in Care and Cure for Spinal Cord Injury
WEBAbout Us. 2021-23 Strategic Plan. Investing in Care and Cure for Spinal Cord Injury. Through partnerships with organizations such as the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), and the University of British Columbia (UBC), and the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and UBC Hospital …
Disability and Diversity: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
WEB1. Develop an inclusive and welcoming corporate culture. A large part of supporting workers with disabilities is setting the tone for a positive workplace culture. The HR Council suggests several measures: • Demonstrate a top-down dedication to fostering an inclusive climate. • Provide diversity education.
Working to create an accessible and inclusive world
WEBOur Programs. For over three decades, the Rick Hansen Foundation team has been raising awareness, changing attitudes, and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities with our programs and initiatives. With each of these programs and initiatives, we’re working to create an accessible and inclusive world where people with disabilities
Age-friendly cities and aging in place Rick Hansen …
WEBAccording to The World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide, cities that are age-friendly encourage active aging by improving opportunities for health, participation, and security, enhancing the quality of life as people age. In practical terms, an age-friendly city adapts its structures and services to be accessible
Five ways to make society more inclusive
WEBHere are five ways. 1. Create inclusive classrooms. As a former high school and adult education teacher, I taught classes in which students with physical disabilities were fully integrated so I know that it’s possible to help students who have hearing or visual disabilities or those who use wheelchair to thrive in a “regular” classroom
Mental health and mindfulness for people with disabilities
WEBWe are all aware that socioeconomic status, health, pain, mobility, experiencing a trauma, and isolation are common challenges for people with disability and it is these very challenges that elevate the risk of mental health concerns. Mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression add an additional barrier for those with pre …
Accessibility is the Key to Unlocking Age-Friendly …
WEBThis is why planning for accessibility is long overdue. The latest census data from 2021 reveals a staggering population growth of 12 percent in the number of Canadians aged 85 and older, more than twice the overall population growth rate of 5.2 percent. This figure has doubled since the 2001 census and is projected to triple by 2046.
Below the Surface: Mental Health and Disability
WEBMike Shoreman will never forget November 2018. It was the month the script flipped on his life. The Canadian paddle boarding coach went from being fit and athletic to barely being able to walk a few feet from the kitchen to the bathroom in his home.
COVID-19: Useful Resources for Persons with Disabilities
WEB"There are few issues as important as how people with disabilities can cope and preserve their physical and mental health during this COVID-19 outbreak." —Gabriella Stern, World Health Organization If you’re feeling more vulnerable than usual, you’re not alone. People with disabilities are in a unique position when it comes to the COVID-19 …
Accessibility and inclusivity in Canada: A closer look
WEBAccessibility in Canada. While 9 out of 10 Canadians think accessibility is a human right, they see large gaps between how accessible buildings are right now and how accessible they should be. Eighty-eight percent of those surveyed believe Canada should be a world leader in ensuring universal access to public places, and ninety-five percent …
The Wheelchair User’s Guide to Surviving Winter
WEBTake care of your skin. This is true for every day, but skin is particularly vulnerable in the winter. Check for pressure spots, gently exfoliate, and moisturize. Watch for exposed skin, like your back when your shirt or jacket rides up. And please. Pay extra attention to your toes. About the guest blogger:
How can we move towards meaningful access for all
WEBIt means rethinking how people at all stages of life will use public spaces, and developing and designing the built environment so it provides meaningful access: the ability for anyone, regardless of physical ability, to independently and safely access the built environment based on planned inclusion. While inaccessible public spaces undermine
Celebrating 10 years: 10 life-changing initiatives from the Blusson
WEBTen years ago this November, the six story, 11,000 square metre Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (BSCC) opened its doors. Designed to foster dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, the BSCC provides people with spinal cord injury (SCI) convenient access to health services and gives them the opportunity to participate in research on …
Lesson Planning for Differentiated Instruction
WEBThis step will also inform lesson activities. Differentiated Assessment. I. deas: Include but are not limited to: Projects Oral report Build a model Choice boards Performance task Write a letter Portfolio Use technology (e.g. Prezi, Animoto, Video, Slide Show, Bit Strips, Comic Life, Create Web Page, Blog) Create drawing to illustrate a concept
Accessible Tourism in Canada: Vacation Ideas for Travelers with
WEBFor people with physical disabilities, travelling can be more daunting than rewarding, due to a lack of accessible tourist destinations and transportation methods. However, many destinations are starting to make accessibility a priority. Today it is more feasible than ever before to plan a trip that is truly accessible for all.
RHF Strategic Plan
WEBOur 2021-23 Strategic Plan provides the roadmap to ensure we emerge stronger in our ability to remove barriers and liberate the potential of people with disabilities. It includes investments in the transformation of three key strategic areas of focus: live in – accessible in both attitudes and environments.
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