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More Than Ramps – Expanding Accessibility in Veterinary Medicine
Accessibility in veterinary medicine can mean many things. This webinar will explore accessibility beyond physical building design and challenge us to expand our thinking about accessibility and veterinary care. We will look at how accessibility shapes services, communication, and clinic culture, including how livestock producers access care in the field, how pet owners experience veterinary clinics, and how we create environments that are physically accessible, mind-friendly, and sensory-friendly for both clients and staff. With lived experience as both a pet parent and a member of a family farm, Uli Egger will offer practical insights with veterinary clinics in mind.
With 1 in 4 Canadians living with a disability, improving accessibility is not only the right thing to do, it also broadens your reach and may increase your client base by up to 25%. This webinar serves as a steppingstone toward further education. Participants will learn how to advance their professional development through additional Rick Hansen Foundation courses. Together, we will explore how accessibility strengthens care, supports One Health, and ensures veterinary services are welcoming and available to all.
Join us for a 1-hour webinar on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT
The webinar will be delivered in English, with closed captioning available in multiple languages. A CVMA CE certificate will be provided to participants. The webinar will be recorded and made available afterward. This webinar is open to everyone working in the veterinary profession.
Uli Egger, Sr. Specialist, Strategic Partnerships and Outreach, Rick Hansen Foundation
Uli Egger is an accessibility industry expert with a lived disability experience. He has had conductive hearing loss since childhood. His spouse, Kim, has a mobility disability (C6/7 Quadriplegic). He is highly aware of the barriers faced by people with disabilities, including those related to the built environment. Uli has conducted approximately 200 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) ratings across a wide range of facility types as the lead adjudicator for the RHFAC program. Currently, Uli is the Senior Specialist, Strategic Partnerships and Outreach, at the Rick Hansen Foundation, supporting national collaboration and engagement to advance accessibility and inclusion. Uli serves on a wide range of national and municipal committees advancing accessibility, inclusive design, and social equity.