Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC)
Build spaces where everyone belongs.
Accessibility is no longer optional — it’s a marker of quality design, inclusive culture, and forward-looking ownership. The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) is Canada’s leading rating system for meaningful access in the built environment, evaluating how well a space works for people with mobility, vision, and hearing disabilities.
As your RHFAC partner, we guide you from initial assessment through to certification, helping you achieve RHFAC Certified or RHFAC Certified Gold status while strengthening your asset’s long-term value.
Our Services
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RHFAC Rating & Assessment
Led by a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional (RHFAC Professional), we conduct on-site evaluations using the official rating methodology, scoring your site across all elements of meaningful access.
Pre-Assessment & Gap Analysis
Considering certification but not sure where you stand? We perform a pre-assessment that identifies your current score range and the highest-value upgrades to pursue before formal rating.
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Design Review for New & Existing Buildings
For projects in design or under renovation, we review drawings against RHFAC criteria so accessibility is built in — not retrofitted later at greater cost.
Certification Submission & Coordination
We manage the rating package, coordinate with the Rick Hansen Foundation, and shepherd your project through to its certification decision.
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Accessibility Strategy for Portfolios
For organizations with multiple sites, we develop phased accessibility roadmaps that prioritize impact, manage capital planning, and build a consistent standard of inclusion across your real estate.
Why It Matters
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Demonstrates genuine commitment to inclusion
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Aligns with evolving accessibility legislation (ACA, AODA, provincial standards)
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Enhances tenant attraction, employee experience, and visitor satisfaction
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Adds measurable value to sustainability and social-impact reporting
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Future-proofs your real estate against rising accessibility expectations
Why Choose PBR for RHFAC
RHFAC Professional on Staff
Assessments led by a certified RHFAC Professional using the official methodology.
Portfolio Thinking
Phased accessibility roadmaps that align with your capital planning cycles.
Design-Phase Expertise
We catch accessibility issues at design - when they’re affordable to fix.
Integration with Other Certifications
We coordinate RHFAC alongside LEED, WELL, and other certifications for efficiency.
Practical Recommendations
Upgrade advice prioritized by impact and cost, not generic checklists.
Documentation Discipline
Submission packages prepared to meet RHFAC review standards the first time through.
When You Need RHFAC
Built Environment Projects
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New construction (offices, retail, residential)
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Major renovations and tenant fit-outs
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Institutional and public facilities
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Multi-unit residential developments
Strategic Decisions
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Owner due diligence on acquisitions
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Portfolio-wide accessibility strategy
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Capital planning prioritization
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Sustainability and social-impact reporting
Compliance & Leadership
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Aligning with ACA, AODA, and provincial standards
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Government and institutional procurement
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Demonstrating inclusion to tenants and visitors
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Future-proofing against rising expectations
Ready to Certify?
Whether you're certifying a new build or assessing an existing portfolio, we guide you through the full RHFAC process — site assessment, scoring, and certification submission — toward Accessibility Certified or Certified Gold status. We manage the complexity so you can focus on what matters: creating spaces that welcome everyone.
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