Rick Hansen



Rick Hansen is CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities in Canada and around the world. As well as being a celebrated Paralympic athlete, Rick is best known for the Man In Motion World Tour, his epic two-year journey to push his wheelchair around the globe. Since the completion of the tour in 1987, he has dedicated his life to creating a world that is accessible and inclusive for all by removing barriers and raising awareness for the potential of people with disabilities. In addition to leading a team of passionate difference makers at the Rick Hansen Foundation, he provides support to people with disabilities, spreads hope and inspiration through public speaking engagements and advises leaders on issues such as accessibility and inclusivity. Rick and his wife of 27 years, Amanda, live in Steveston, B.C. and have three beautiful daughters, Rebecca, Alana and Emma.

Talks

Rick Hansen - Visible & Invisible Barriers to Success

In this inspiring talk Rick Hansen discusses with the audience how he learned to view his wheelchair...