12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

Rick Hansen Foundation - Address, activities & membership

Address:

300 - 3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC  V7B 0A2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-295-8149

Fax number: 604-295-8159  

• Contact information in previous versions

  • 300 - 3820 Cessna Drive
    Richmond, BC  V7B 0A2
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 604-295-8149
    
    Fax number: 604-295-8159  
    
    
  • 5th Floor 520 West 6th Ave
    Vancouver, BC  V5Z 1A1
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 604-876-6800
    
    Fax number: 604-876-6666  
    
    
  • 520 West 6th Avenue, 5th Floor
    Vancouver, BC  V5Z 1A1
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 604-876-6800
    
    Fax number: 604-876-6666  
    
    

Description of the organization's activities:
The Rick Hansen Foundation was established as a Canadian charity in 1988 and has since been dedicated to Rick’s life-long goal of creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. For three decades, the Foundation has raised awareness, changed attitudes, and removed barriers for people with disabilities, as well as fund spinal cord injury research and care. The mission of the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is to inspire leaders, influencers, and the public to join Rick Hansen in creating a global movement to remove barriers in the built environment and thereby liberate the potential of people living with disabilities. RHF programs include: • The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM (RHFAC) program to help improve accessibility of the built environment – the places where we live, work, and play – in Canada through three main areas: Rating & Certification, Professional Training and Accessibility Services • The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program, a curriculum focused on disability awareness and social responsibility • The Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador Program engages people with disabilities to share their stories in order to raise awareness about the many barriers they face and how we can all work together to overcome those barriers. • Support for the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, which houses world class spinal cord injury researchers and health care providers. • Working with the Government of Canada to provide leadership in salmon and sturgeon conservation and related initiatives and research.

• Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:

  • The Rick Hansen Foundation was established as a Canadian charity in 1988 and has since been dedicated to Rick’s life-long goal of creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. For three decades, the Foundation has raised awareness, changed attitudes, and removed barriers for people with disabilities, as well as fund spinal cord injury research and care. The mission of the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is to inspire leaders, influencers, and the public to join Rick Hansen in creating a global movement to remove barriers in the built environment and thereby liberate the potential of people living with disabilities. RHF programs include: • The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM (RHFAC) program to help improve accessibility of the built environment – the places where we live, work, and play – in Canada through three main areas: Rating & Certification, Professional Training and Accessibility Services • The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program, a curriculum focused on disability awareness and social responsibility • The Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador Program engages people with disabilities to share their stories in order to raise awareness about the many barriers they face and how we can all work together to overcome those barriers. • Accessibility Grants, which provides grants to respond to priority needs of individuals with disabilities and encourages Canadians to identify accessibility barriers in public places in their communities • Support for the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, which houses world class spinal cord injury researchers and health care providers. • Working with the Government of Canada to provide leadership in salmon and sturgeon conservation and related initiatives and research.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation was established as a Canadian charity in 1988 and has since been dedicated to Rick’s life-long goal of creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. For three decades, the Foundation has raised awareness, changed attitudes, and removed barriers for people with disabilities, as well as fund spinal cord injury research and care. The mission of the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is to inspire leaders, influencers, and the public to join Rick Hansen in creating a global movement to remove barriers in the built environment and thereby liberate the potential of people living with disabilities. RHF programs include: • The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertificationTM (RHFAC) program to help improve accessibility of the built environment – the places where we live, work, and play – in Canada through three main areas: Rating & Certification, Professional Training and Accessibility Services • The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program, a curriculum focused on disability awareness and social responsibility • The Rick Hansen Foundation Ambassador Program engages people with disabilities to share their stories in order to raise awareness about the many barriers they face and how we can all work together to overcome those barriers. • Accessibility Grants, which provides grants to respond to priority needs of individuals with disabilities and encourages Canadians to identify accessibility barriers in public places in their communities • Support for the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, which houses world class spinal cord injury researchers and health care providers.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a non-profit organization, established in 1988, to raise funds and awareness to create a world without barriers for people with disabilities. For 30 years, RHF has worked diligently to achieve real change through collaboration, partnerships and teamwork, to create an accessible and inclusive world, and liberate the amazing potential of people with disabilities. RHF is leading a global movement to ensure that everyone has an equal chance at participating fully in life. RHF programs include: • The Rick Hansen School Program, a curriculum focused on disability awareness and social responsibility • The Rick Hansen Foundation Certification Program, a program to recruit, train and employ people with disabilities to rate the accessibility of the built environment and other areas (e.g. employment, customer service, transportation, IT) and encourage businesses to reach higher and exceed mandated minimum standards • Accessibility Grants, which provides grants to respond to priority needs of individuals with disabilities • Planat, an online accessibility database and administrative hub for the RHF Certification Program • Access and Inclusion hub, an online portal to provide a dynamic collaboration platform to give the movement a global voice. • Support for the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, which houses world class spinal cord injury researchers and health care providers.
  • Since 1988, the Rick Hansen Foundation has been actively improving the lives of people with disabilities, changing perceptions and removing visible and invisible barriers. Our goal is to create an inclusive world where people with disabilities can reach their full potential. The work of the Foundation involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation’s primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with disabilities, accelerating the search for a cure for paralysis after SCI, and creating accessible and inclusive communities. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through the Rick Hansen Institute, a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is a social change leader in Canada. Its work involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation’s primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), accelerating the search for a cure for paralysis after SCI, and creating accessible and inclusive communities. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through the Rick Hansen Institute, a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. On May 22, 2012, the Foundation celebrated the end of the 25th anniversary. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is a social change leader in Canada. Its work involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation’s primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), accelerating the search for a cure for paralysis after SCI, and creating accessible and inclusive communities. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through the Rick Hansen Institute, a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. On March 21, 2010 a 26 month campaign was launched to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour - a milestone event for the Foundation. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is a social change leader in Canada. Its work involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation’s primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), accelerating the search for a cure and creating accessible communities. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through the Rick Hansen Institute, a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. On March 21, 2010 a 26 month campaign was launched to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour - a milestone event for the Foundation. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is a social change leader in Canada. Its work involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation’s primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), accelerating the search for a cure and creating accessible communities. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through its SCI Solutions Network (soon to be renamed the Rick Hansen Institute), a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. March 21, 2010 marks the beginning of the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour - a milestone event for the Foundation. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is a social change leader in Canada. Its work involves identifying key issues, assembling experts to develop solutions, and inspiring individuals, corporations and the public sector to lend their support to the process of translating innovative solutions into practical benefits for Canadians. Established in 1988 by Rick Hansen, the Foundation's primary focus has been improving the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and accelerating the search for a cure. The Foundation works closely with the SCI community through its SCI Solutions Network, a Canada-wide collaboration of people with SCI, researchers and service providers striving to minimize disability and maximize quality of life for people with SCI. Rick Hansen’s personal story underpins all Foundation activities. Rick overcame a spinal cord injury to rise to the top of international wheelchair athletics; he made history and raised $26 million for SCI causes when he completed his 40,000-km Man In Motion World Tour in 1987; and he’s worked tirelessly over more than two decades to make Canadian communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Rick’s passion for mentoring youth is reflected in Foundation programs that use his story to inspire young people to achieve their potential and make a difference in the lives of others. The Rick Hansen story continues to resonate with people from all walks of life because it speaks to the potential in all of us to achieve big dreams and change our world for the better.
  • Work for spinal cord injury and related disabilities: public awareness, programs and funding for communities, individuals with disabilities, and researchers. Youth programs and sustainable fish management are also concerns of the Foundation.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
Registered charitable organization.

Rick Hansen Foundation / Doramy Ehling, Chief Executive Officer

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

• Written communication
• Oral communication

List of Public Offices Held

Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Secretary to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1992 visit to Ottawa Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Office	June 1992 to July 1992	Not a designated office
Commisioner General to Canadian Pavilion at Expo '88 in Brisbane, Australia Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister's Offie	April 1988 to October 1988	Not a designated office

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-03-31

List of Government Funding

Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	$200,000.00	No
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$294,285.76	Yes
Finance Canada (FIN)	$636,259.03	No
Government of British Columbia (Ministry of Education)	$35,000.00	Yes
Government of Nunavut (Department of Family Services)	$15,008.75	Yes
Government of Ontario (Minister for Seniors & Accessibility, Ministry of Education)	$598,239.89	Yes
Government of Yukon (Department of Health and Social Services)	$45,000.00	Yes
Province of BC (Attorney General)	$2,000,000.00	Yes
Province of BC (Ministry of Health)	$2,870,140.77	Yes
Province of BC (Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation)	$236,052.83	Yes

• Government funding in previous versions

  List of Government Funding

  End date of the last completed financial year	Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
  2020-03-31	BC Ministry of Justice	$2,000,001.00	Yes
  2020-03-31	Government of Canada- Summer jobs	$43,256.00	Yes
  2020-03-31	Government of Nova Scotia	$98,718.75	Yes
  2020-03-31	Government of Nunavut	$12,383.93	Yes
  2020-03-31	Government of Ontario	$239,040.00	No
  2020-03-31	Province of British Columbia - Leadership	$2,018,615.57	Yes
  2020-03-31	Province of British Columbia-Accessibility Grant and Accessibility Certification Pilot Program	$1,776,814.17	Yes