Canada’s landscapes – its vast forests, mountain ranges, freshwater lakes, and coastal shores – are iconic, but they remain out of reach for many of the 1 in 4 Canadians with disabilities. Rick Hansen and The Rick Hansen Foundation envision a world where everyone can move freely, not only within buildings, but also across the natural environments that define our nation.
Time spent outdoors has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood and mental health, foster social connection, and encourage physical activity – all of which support better long-term health outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.
