Improved accessibility benefits everyone – the 1 in 4 Canadians with a disability, their caregivers and friends, our aging population, parents with strollers – the list goes on! If people of all abilities can’t navigate your buildings to live, work, learn, or access goods and services, they’re unable to participate fully in our communities.
By committing to have at least 3 buildings rated using RHF Accessibility Certification, participants of the 2025/26 RHF Building Without Barriers Challenge demonstrate leadership and commitment to a more accessible and inclusive future - and learn more about the true accessibility of their buildings in the process!
Supported by BOMA Canada, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) challenges commercial and multi-unit residential property owners and managers as well as municipalities to accelerate their organization's accessibility journey and make their properties inclusive for all. By participating in this Challenge, you will establish your organization as a leader in accessibility and inclusion and share knowledge among your peers.
Award Categories
Do your sites demonstrate excellence in accessibility? All participants will be celebrated, and winners announced in September 2024 at the BOMA Canada BOMEX 2024 awards gala In Vancouver, B.C.
Commitment Award
Entity with the most RHFAC rated buildings
Accessibility Progress Award
Previously RHFAC rated building with greatest increase in rating score
Innovation Award
Building with the highest number of innovation points on their RHFAC rating
Accessible Future Award
Entity with highest score for a new development in the design or pre-construction phase
Key Dates
- March 2025 – Registration opens for organizations to pledge sites.
- Fall 2026 – All participants acknowledged at BOMEX 2026, and awards presented to winners.
2024 Winners
Read the press release announcing the 2023/2024 winners, and discover how participating in the Challenge inspired them.
2021 Highlights
Discover the impact past challenge winners had with these highlights.
Questions?
Refer to the Eligibility Criteria and FAQ, or get in touch with us by emailing access@rickhansen.com.
Supported By
2024 Participants
2023/24 Participating Organizations
