In this episode of the Whistler Podcast, Mayor Jack Crompton speaks with Canadian icon Rick Hansen, wheelchair athlete, accessibility advocate and the man behind the legendary Man in Motion World Tour.
Listen to hear them speak about Rick’s work protecting the endangered Fraser River white sturgeon, revisiting the site of the accident that changed his life and where he first crossed paths with a young Terry Fox.
Rick also reflects on 40 years of disability rights progress since Canada’s Charter was signed and lays out a bold vision for reaching full accessibility by 2040.
It’s a candid, wide-ranging talk about turning adversity into possibility and why building a more inclusive Canada benefits everyone.
Host: Jack Crompton
Guest: Rick Hansen
Links/More Information:
Rick Hansen | Man In Motion: Instagram
Rick Hansen Foundation: LinkedIn
Rick Hansen Foundation: Facebook
Acknowledgements
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known in their language as L̓il̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We respect and commit to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.