#APN2021: Accelerating Access

March 11 - March 12, 2021

The Rick Hansen Foundation’s upcoming two-day virtual conference will host thought-provoking discussions among national and international leaders in accessibility for the built environment.

The conference will begin with a keynote presentation from Hansen himself, along with Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion.

Other session panelists include:

• Philip Rizcallah, CEO, Accessibility Standards Canada.
• Amy Pothier, inclusive design and building code strategist, Gensler.
• Chris Minter, senior architect and principal, Populous.
• Darren Young, manager of building infrastructure, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).
• Lachlan McQuarrie, board director, GBCI Canada.
• Perry Chao, project manager for construction and infrastructure standards, CSA Group.
• Samantha Proulx, principal, Accessible Built Environment (ABE) Factors.

Registration is now open.