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Wavefront Centre Scored a 96/100 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification – What Does This Mean for You?

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Achievements, News

Under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC), Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility scored an incredible 96 out of 100 points.

With over 1,300 sites across Canada rated through the RHFAC, we’re delighted with the fact that we received the highest national accessibility rating to date.

We’re very proud of all we’ve done to make sure our centres are as accessible as possible.

As the leading provider of services to help break down communication barriers for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or hearing, our inclusive and meaningfully accessible environment means a lot to us as an organization.

What Is the Rick Hansen Foundation?

The Rick Hansen Foundation was established in 1988 to advocate for innovative solutions to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Named after Rick Hansen, who set out on the Man in Motion World Tour in 1985 to do a wheelchair marathon around the world, the RHF works for all Canadians to help raise awareness and change attitudes about disabilities across the nation.

The Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification seeks out those buildings and sites that go above and beyond to ensure that their spaces are as accessible as possible.

Why Wavefront Earned 96/100 on Our Rick Hansen Certification

Wavefront Centre has raised the bar for accessibility building standards across Canada through this outstanding achievement, and we are delighted to celebrate with them. We encourage other organizations to look at Wavefront Centre for inspiration in reviewing the meaningful accessibility of their buildings, and begin the journey towards creating a more inclusive future for everyone.
Rick Hansen, Founder, Rick Hansen Foundation

Wheelchair ramps and door openers, improved lighting for visual communication cues, wide and curved corridors, accessible washrooms, and more – you name it, we’ve got it. It means so much to us to be recognized for our efforts in making our space as accessible and inclusive as possible for all.
When you come to visit your closest Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, you’ll not only be greeted with a smile, but with suitable lighting for visual communication, acoustically optimized walls and ceilings to control room reverberation, easily visible displays and screens, and more accessible features implemented with our clients in mind.

No matter who you are, we welcome you to our centres to see how accessible communication and accessible spaces could change you or your community’s lives.

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Dr. Ruth Warick

Dr. Ruth Warick joined Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility in 2021 previously serving as Director of Programs + Services. Her current position is Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives + Impact, a pivotal role in advancing Wavefront Centre’s mission by leading its programs, research initiatives, client satisfaction strategies, and quality assurance processes. Ruth is dedicated to the inclusion and accessibility of persons with disabilities, particularly those who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. She was a founding member of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, served as President on the international level for a decade, and is currently President of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, British Columbia Chapter.

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