🩵 GIVEAWAY 🩵 Enter to #Win our MAN IN MOTION #PrizePack following the steps below! #Giveaway #Prize #Contest
1) Follow @owlkidspublishing and @rickhansenfdn
2) LIKE this post
3) TAG a friend in the comments!
*Prize pack includes: a copy of THE MAN IN MOTION, two Man in Motion chocolate bars from @kasamachocolate , our 50th anniversary tote bag, a t-shirt, two ballons, and a sticker!
THE MAN IN MOTION: HOW RICK HANSEN’S WORLD TOUR HELPED BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES by @lornasn in collaboration with @rickhansenofficial and ill. @emmafitz_art is the inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.
[Giveaway ends *Tuesday, May 26, 2026 AT 12PM EST**. This contest is only open to CAN and U.S. residents. Entrants will only be considered if their direct messages are turned on. The winner will be chosen by random draw and contacted via direct message. We are posting from our official account @owlkidspublishing . This contest is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram.]
⚾️The countdown is on: 2 weeks until @RBC WeCare Wednesday (May 27) at the @vancanadians game!
Pick your seats, bring your crew, and be part of something bigger. Every ticket purchased through the link in the bio sends $5 to the Rick Hansen Foundation to help reduce barriers and create more disability inclusive communities.
🎟️ Get your tickets now!
Your last chance to apply to the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities!
This scholarship offers up to $10,000/year (up to $40,000) for eligible Canadian youth with disabilities pursuing post-secondary studies. We believe everyone deserves a barrier-free education.
As recipient Siyal Baweja shared: “This scholarship has allowed me to focus on going to school… I could not be more grateful for this financial support.”
Apply by Friday, May 15 at RickHansen.com/Scholarship
Thanks to everyone who joined us last weekend at @vankidsbooks for a special conversation with our Founder, @rickhansenofficial .
Together with author @lornasn and illustrator @emmafitz_art , we shared stories, laughter, and insights into the creative process behind The Man In Motion picture book. We hope it will inspire a new generation of young readers to help identify and break down barriers for people with disabilities.
👉 You can find your own copy through @owlkidspublishing , at select bookstores like @vankidsbooks , or online.
🍫 We're also excited to share that @kasmachocolate on Granville Island has created a limited-edition chocolate bar. A portion of proceeds from each bar supports our Foundation.
Stay tuned for more!
The Rick Hansen Foundation is proud to have helped guide and fund BC’s first Spinal Cord Injury Navigation service for clinicians and people living with spinal cord injury (SCI).
SCI Nav is a free Vancouver Coastal Health @vchhealthcare service that connects people living with spinal cord injury, families, clinicians, and community providers across B.C. with expert guidance and support.
SCI Nav helps navigate:
• Treatment, rehabilitation, and life with SCI
• Access to SCI-specific resources and education
• Connections to specialists at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
• Transitions from hospital to community care
No referral is needed! Anyone seeking SCI-related information or support can reach out directly.
This project is made possible thanks to input from @sci_bc and support from VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation @vghfdn
🔗 vch.ca/sci-nav
We’re proud to launch the Spinal Cord Injury Navigation Service (SCI Nav) - a free, no-referral service supporting people living with spinal cord injuries and the professionals who care for them, with personalized guidance, coordination and connection to care. 💙
Funded and guided by Rick Hansen Foundation (@rickhansenfdn ), with input from Spinal Cord Injury BC (@sci_bc ) and support from VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation (@vghfdn ), the new service is led by a specialized team at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver.
Learn more: vch.ca/sci-nav
#SpinalCordInjury #SCI #Disability #SpinalCordInjuryRecovery
🚨On May 27, we’re the featured charity for @rbc WeCare Wednesday at the @vancanadians game ⚾️
Buy your tickets through our link and $5 from the sale of every ticket will support the Rick Hansen Foundation’s work to advance accessibility and disability inclusion — helping reduce barriers so more people can fully participate in their communities.
Secure your seats! Link in bio 👆
Today, our 40th Man In Motion World Tour Anniversary National Partner, @mcdonaldscanada , is hosting #McHappyDay — an annual campaign supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, which helps keep families together near hospitals while their child receives care.
We’re proud that several @ronaldmcdonaldhouse_can across the country have been RHF Accessibility Certified and Certified Gold, reflecting a shared commitment to creating more inclusive, accessible spaces for families of all abilities.
McDonald’s longstanding relationship with the Rick Hansen Foundation and Rick Hansen dates back to the original Man In Motion World Tour and has continued through to our 40th Tour Anniversary this year, including support for the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.
We’re pleased to recognize McDonald’s leadership and community impact this #McHappy Day!
📚✨A powerful, family‑friendly story comes to life this Sunday, May 3 @vankidsbooks ! @owlkidspublishing
Join our Founder, @RickHansenOfficial , alongside author @Lornasn and illustrator @emmafitz_art , for a special conversation celebrating The Man In Motion: How Rick Hansen’s World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities.
Perfect for kids and families, this event explores how Rick’s 26‑month journey helped raise awareness about the potential of people with disabilities and inspired a global movement towards a more accessible world.
The free event includes a live Q&A and book signing. Space is limited — register through @vankidsbooks to attend.
Financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of education. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities helps Canadian youth with disabilities pursue post-secondary goals with up to $10,000/year (up to $40,000 total) in support.
As Adele Orr, a 2024 recipient, shared: “Because of this scholarship, my mental and physical health has improved, and I have been able to dedicate more time and energy into my schooling.”
• Apply by May 15, 2026
• RickHansen.com/Scholarship
#AccessibleEducation #RHFScholarship#EducationForAll #YouthWithDisabilities
Over the past few months, communities, schools, municipalities, and non-profit organizations across Canada were invited to apply for the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program — a national initiative celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Man In Motion World Tour and supporting accessibility improvement projects that help remove barriers in public spaces.
We received an overwhelming response that highlighted the strong need for accessibility improvements across Canada. We're grateful to our partners whose generosity and collaboration, made this program possible.
Thank you to @RBC and the RBC Foundation, along with our National Partners @CorusPR , @mcdonaldscanada , @pattisonoutdoor , @globeandmail , and @toyotacanada .
Your commitment and partnership is helping to build a more inclusive, accessible future for everyone.
What does it really mean to design for everyone? That question was at the centre of APN2026: Inclusive by Design, hosted in Toronto by the Rick Hansen Foundation and presented by the @yvrairport . In our blog recap, we explore how #APN2026 highlighted the next era of accessibility – one where meeting minimum standards is not enough, and where accessibility must account for the full user journey, be shaped by lived experience, and be embedded into systems from the start.
As #APN2026 reminds us, the same principles that shaped the Man In Motion World Tour 40 years ago continue to drive progress toward a more accessible, barrier-free future.
Read the full blog! Link in bio 👆
![GIVEAWAY Enter to #Win our MAN IN MOTION #PrizePack following the steps below! #Giveaway #Prize #Contest1) Follow @owlkidspublishing and @rickhansenfdn2) LIKE this post3) TAG a friend in the comments!*Prize pack includes: a copy of THE MAN IN MOTION, two Man in Motion chocolate bars from @kasamachocolate, our 50th anniversary tote bag, a t-shirt, two ballons, and a sticker!THE MAN IN MOTION: HOW RICK HANSEN’S WORLD TOUR HELPED BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES by @lornasn in collaboration with @rickhansenofficial and ill. @emmafitz_art is the inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities.[Giveaway ends *Tuesday, May 26, 2026 AT 12PM EST**. This contest is only open to CAN and U.S. residents. Entrants will only be considered if their direct messages are turned on. The winner will be chosen by random draw and contacted via direct message. We are posting from our official account @owlkidspublishing. This contest is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram.]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727664830665632572565_0_ab51d5afc5d26527d10bc0cad19f5eef.jpg?o=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&h=d142c80f90d6eeb6f2ea411b8284edb1)
