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“Rick's Awards & Honours.” Rick Hansen Foundation, www.rickhansen.com/about-rick/ricks-accomplishments.

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“Rick Hansen.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rick-hansen.

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“Rick Hansen.” Canada's Walk of Fame, www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductees/2007/rick-hansen

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“Rick Hansen, a Man Still in Motion.” The Globe and Mail, The Globe and Mail, 3 May 2018, www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rick-h

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“Working to Create an Accessible and Inclusive World.” Rick Hansen Foundation, www.rickhansen.com/about-us/programs.

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 What types of action has the person/organization used? Consider objectives and specific actions to meet those objectives. 

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 What types of action has the person/organization used? Consider objectives and specific actions to meet those objectives. 

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Rick has communicated to the Canadian population about his story which many with disabilities could relate

He has raised $26 million from his 26 month, 34 country, 40,000 kilometer “Man in Motion Tour”

Rick wheeled for 8 hours a day and covered an average of 85 km a day

Organization has multiple programs including, “Rating and Certification”, “Personal Training”, and “BC Accessibility grants”

Rating and Certification is a program where the foundation has professionals evaluate commercial, institutional, and residential buildings on the accessibility within these buildings

Buildings can be either rated ‘RHF Accessibility Certified’ or ‘RHF Accessibility Certified Gold.’

Over 1100 buildings have been evaluated, which allows people with disabilities to have an idea of the difficulty of accessibility will be in the building

The organization also offers training to rate buildings on accessibility, not only will this provide jobs, but it’ll also teach people the impact on the social environment people with disabilities have

They also grant $20,000 to certified architects who are able to make improvements to buildings that make them more accessible to people with disabilities

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What makes this individual or organization politically significant? Refer to the criteria for political significance.

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What makes this individual or organization politically significant? Refer to the criteria for political significance.

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Rick Hansen was involved in an accident at the age of 15 where he suffered spinal damage leaving him paralyzed waist down

First student with a physical disability to graduate in physical education from the university of British Columbia

He won International Wheelchair marathons, including 3 world championships.

He raises awareness for people with disabilities

Created his own foundation

Uses funds towards research

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 What are some events, factors, or reasons that inspired the individual or organization to become an agent of change?   

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 What are some events, factors, or reasons that inspired the individual or organization to become an agent of change?   

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He went on a 26 month, 36 country, 40,000 km wheelchair marathon

He proved people with disabilities had potential

Competed in the Paralympic games

He has generated more that $178 million for spinal cord injury programs

Suffered a spinal cord injury at the age of 15 which left him paralyzed waist down

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What is the political or social change that the person or organization is trying to bring about?   

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What is the political or social change that the person or organization is trying to bring about?   

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Rick Hansen is trying to bring awareness towards people with spinal cord injuries

He wants people to know that people disabilities have the same potential as people without

He shares his message of hope, inspiration and the importance of making a positive difference

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What has the individual or organization achieved (results)? What has changed and what has stayed the same as a result of the actions taken?   

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What has the individual or organization achieved (results)? What has changed and what has stayed the same as a result of the actions taken?   

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More money is being put into spinal cord injury research

Peoples perspective on people with disabilities have changed because of what Rick has been able to accomplish

The organization strives to improve quality of life for those with disabilities while also trying to lower the severity of permanent spinal cord injuries