Vancouver International Airport (YVR)has taken several measures to ensure the airport can be navigated by all of its employees, passengers and partners. And, on Wednesday, YVR was recognized for its efforts with the Rick Hansen Foundation’s “accessibility certified gold” rating.
This recognition makes YVR the first airport to receive the rating and marked Vancouver’s airport as the highest rated building in the foundation’s certification program.
Richmond’s own Rick Hansen was at the airport on Wednesday to talk about its’ accessibility initiatives.