Rick Hansen Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsBritish Columbia, Canada51-200 Employees
The Rick Hansen Foundation is a Canadian charity focused on reducing barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, improving accessibility in spaces, and fostering an inclusive society. It was established in 1988 after Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour, and it continues to raise awareness and support to help people with disabilities reach their full potential. The foundation notes that more than 1.3 billion people live with some form of disability worldwide, and barriers span physical, social, economic, and attitudinal dimensions; it pursues solutions through collaboration and partnerships. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, it operates as a mid-sized nonprofit serving a broad audience, including municipalities and construction-related organizations, with resources and programs to advance accessibility. A notable development is the RHF Accessibility Certification launched in 2024, which has rated nearly 2,000 buildings and trained more than 2,600 professionals to promote inclusive design and accessibility.