Accessibility
REMI Network
Portugal’s accessible destinations applauded
Portugal has received the first-ever Accessible Tourist Destination award, a new honour the United Nations World Tourism Organization and Spain's Fundaciόn ONCE jointly created.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Halifax Stanfield prioritizes accessibility
Halifax Stanfield International Airport has attained a Certified Gold rating through Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, making it Nova Scotia's first Certified Gold facility.
Canadian Property Management
Accessibility tracks sustainability trajectory
Market pressure and industry competitiveness could propel accessible commercial real estate in the coming decade, much the way those complementary forces have already bolstered energy efficiency and low-carbon footprints.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The Importance of Resident Operations and Professional Quality Service
Membership in the Certified Rental Building Program (CRBP) is an effective means of maintaining a high standard of quality when managing your building and working
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Rick Hansen Foundation launches “Everyone Everywhere” campaign, expands facility certification
Everyone Everywhere campaign to improve accessibility for Canadians of all abilities whenever they work, live, and play.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Resource launches to improve DoPS implementation
To improve the accessibility of public spaces, AllAccess has released a Toolkit of online resources to support the understanding and implementation of DoPS.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Homes not so sweet for people with disabilities
One third of survey respondents acknowledge that their homes could be problematic for residents or visitors with a disability, while more than one quarter of those who currently report a disability are planning to move.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New community group fights for access to Ontario Place
A new community group, Ontario Place For All, was recently established to campaign for a publicly accessible future for Ontario Place.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario honours leadership in accessibility
This year's recipients include three individuals who have influenced attitudes and policy, along with two GTA municipalities and two not-for-profit organizations that have implemented programs and technologies to support employees and/or clients with disabilities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Rollout of RHFAC continues cross-Canada
Real estate operators can look to CSA-accredited professionals for guidance on making buildings more welcoming and workable for people of all abilities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Fort Edmonton Park expansion breaks ground
The expansion project at Fort Edmonton Park, a 64-hectare living history park located along the city’s river valley, recently broke ground.
CondoBusiness
Creating more inclusive condo communities
A condo refurbishment project is the perfect time to come up with a cost-effective plan to provide a more inclusive and accessible environment.
Design Quarterly
RHF accessibility assessor course set for Vanc.
The Rick Hansen Foundation is calling all interested building professionals to register for the upcoming RHF accessibility assessor course in Vancouver.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada invests in Royal Saskatchewan Museum rejuvenation
The Government of Canada is contributing $472,000 to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum for the facility’s public space rejuvenation project.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
CN Tower unveils its most extensive renovation
Toronto’s CN Tower has unveiled a $16 million renovation that has transformed the iconic landmark’s 14,000-square-foot main observation level.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canadian museum awarded Gold accessibility rating
The new Canada Science and Technology Museum is the first national public institution to receive the RHFAC's Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Evacuation priorities drive B.C. code proposal
Proposed amendment would eliminate the requirement for signage instructing building occupants not to use the elevator in the case of a fire.