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Be bold on accessibility
Rick Hansen speaks to local leaders
Jun 19, 2025 | 2:45 PM
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The ‘Man In Motion’ Rick Hansen was a special guest at the Regional District of Central Okanagan board meeting Thursday.
The Paralympian and accessibility advocate urged local leaders to lead the way in building more inclusive communities for all.
Hansen spoke about the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification — a national program that helps assess and improve accessibility in public buildings such as recreation centres, libraries, and schools.
He emphasized the importance of building with accessibility in mind from the start, saying: “It’s a lot easier to use an eraser on a pencil than a jackhammer on concrete.”
