We’re thrilled to celebrate an important milestone with the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, home of The Harkin Institute! After announcing our collaboration just a few months ago, now the Harkin Center has earned Gold under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program, scoring over 80%! This is more than a number, it’s a powerful statement of inclusion and accessibility, achieved in collaboration with people with disabilities. The announcement took place at #APN2025, where we highl

Hear @johnparrofficial reflect on writing the lyrics to ‘St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)’ 40 years ago and how a news clip from a local Vancouver TV station showing @rickhansenofficial on his Man In Motion World Tour made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. While the song was officially written for the 80s cult classic film, St. Elmo’s Fire, the song’s origin story as told by John Parr holds a greater hope, “A lot of people don’t realize that song is about Rick and about the Man In M

Let’s build a world that’s accessible for everyone. | Rick Hansen Foundation

Let’s build a world that’s accessible for everyone. | Rick Hansen Foundation

It’s National AccessAbility Week and we're challenging all Canadians to celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, impact and voice. Make a short video recognizing a Canadian with a disability – it could be a neighbour, friend, celebrity, social media creator, anyone! Celebrate them for all they do, big or small. Next, challenge that person to do the same and use the #NAAWChallenge hashtag to join the chain of recognition. To kick-start the event, our Founder Rick is celebrating Ca