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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Empower, the Disability Resource Centre

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Empower, the Disability Resource Centre

Empower, The Disability Resource Centre works toward a more inclusive society in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Offering services & supports to persons with disabilities. Programs include Advocacy, Peer Support, IL Internship, Career & Technology Services

11/21/2025

Happy weekend! 🌟
We hope you get time to rest, recharge, or do something that makes you smile. Whether your plans are busy or quiet, we’re wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable weekend ahead!💙

11/20/2025

Today on Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour the trans and gender-diverse people whose lives were taken by violence, discrimination, and hate.

We stand with trans community members — especially trans people with disabilities — who continue to face layered barriers and risks.

Your lives matter. Your safety matters. Your dignity matters.

We commit to continue working towards a world where you are protected, included, and celebrated. 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️

11/19/2025

🎄✨ You’re invited to the EmpowerNL Christmas Dinner & Dance! ✨🎄

Join us for an evening of good food, great music, and holiday cheer!
📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕕 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
📍 CLB Armoury (83 Harvey’s Road)

Space is limited — you must register to save your spot! Register here: https://ow.ly/3YW250Xnrs6 (form is at the bottom of the page)

Don’t miss out on one of our favourite events of the year! 💃🎅

11/18/2025

Are you an employer in the Tourism Sector? Are you trying to fill positions in your community? EmpowerNL and Tourism HR Canada are collaborating to help businesses in the tourism industry!

Partner with EmpowerNL and Tourism HR Canada to find valued talent and learn how to be an inclusive employer.

Interested? Connect with Stephen Quinn, Career Services Coordinator for EmpowerNL by email at stephen@empowernl.ca or phone at 709-722-4031 ext. 215.

11/14/2025

2025 Independent Living (IL) Awards - Nominations Close Today!

This year, EmpowerNL’s Board has been working hard to review and refresh our annual award categories to ensure they better reflect our community, recognize a wider range of achievements, and celebrate the many ways people and organizations contribute to inclusion and accessibility.

The annual IL Awards are presented at our International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.

The award categories are:

Members Award for Independent Living
For a member of EmpowerNL who is active in Centre activities and community events and leads by example for other Members of EmpowerNL.

Independent Living Young Leader Award
For a young person with a disability, under 30 years of age, who has raised awareness and shown outstanding leadership in promoting full inclusion of people with disabilities in NL. Minimum of 5 years.

Business Award for Independent Living
For a business who has displayed an innovative approach and achieved substantial outcomes in supporting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, housing, communication and technology.

Seniors Award for Independent Living
For a member of EmpowerNL who is above the age of 60 and is actively engaged in Centre activities and community events. This recipient leads by example and mentors other members in community engagement.

Community and Social Inclusion Award for Independent Living
For a person, team, community organization, or group of individuals who has worked towards a more inclusive environment by creating opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in areas such as sports, the arts, education, recreation, and involvement in the wider community.

To nominate, visit https://ow.ly/fYha50Xb5MA and complete the nomination form at the bottom.

🎉We want to celebrate people and organizations making our community more inclusive — send in your nomination today!💙

NOMINATION DEADLINE: ⭐TODAY⭐ Friday, November 14, 2025

11/12/2025

2025 Independent Living (IL) Awards - Nominations Open!

This year, EmpowerNL’s Board has been working hard to review and refresh our annual award categories to ensure they better reflect our community, recognize a wider range of achievements, and celebrate the many ways people and organizations contribute to inclusion and accessibility.

The annual IL Awards are presented at our International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.

The award categories are:

Members Award for Independent Living
For a member of EmpowerNL who is active in Centre activities and community events and leads by example for other Members of EmpowerNL.

Independent Living Young Leader Award
For a young person with a disability, under 30 years of age, who has raised awareness and shown outstanding leadership in promoting full inclusion of people with disabilities in NL. Minimum of 5 years.

Business Award for Independent Living
For a business who has displayed an innovative approach and achieved substantial outcomes in supporting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, housing, communication and technology.

Seniors Award for Independent Living
For a member of EmpowerNL who is above the age of 60 and is actively engaged in Centre activities and community events. This recipient leads by example and mentors other members in community engagement.

Community and Social Inclusion Award for Independent Living
For a person, team, community organization, or group of individuals who has worked towards a more inclusive environment by creating opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in areas such as sports, the arts, education, recreation, and involvement in the wider community.

To nominate, visit https://ow.ly/fYha50Xb5MA and complete the nomination form at the bottom.

🎉We want to celebrate people and organizations making our community more inclusive — send in your nomination today!💙

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 14, 2025

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honour all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

We hold deep gratitude for veterans and their families — including those who returned home with visible and invisible disabilities. Your courage and resilience will never be forgotten. ❤️

Address

4 Escasoni Place
St. John's, NL
A1A3R6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://empowernl.ca/

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