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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

09/29/2025

With the advent of fall - cozy season, yay! - we thought we'd start the season with a bit of a reset.🍂

This week we'll be sharing some things you can leaf (leave) behind this fall, to make your life a little less heavy. And we all know that there will be plenty of the heavy, cold, white stuff to shovel soon enough.❄️

We'll start with past mistakes and regrets - just leaf it! You can't go back in time, so if you've made your best effort to make amends, move on knowing that it's okay to make mistakes, and once you know better you do better. 💙

09/26/2025

How to Support Your Disabled Friends: A Mini-Series

Tip 3: Offer Practical Assistance 🤝
Never assume someone wants help or guess what kind of help they need—but offering support can make a big difference.

Try saying: “Please let me know if you’d like help with anything,” or “I’m here to support you, even with everyday things.”

Be patient as your friend guides you on how to help. Assistance can mean giving rides, carrying things, doing chores, organizing meds or supplies, or simply being an active listener. Small acts of support go a long way. 💙

09/25/2025

COD NL is a provincial, cross-disability organization that systemically advocates for an inclusive and equitable society for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living with disabilities.

09/25/2025

How to Support Your Disabled Friends: A Mini-Series

Tip 2: Be an Advocate for Accessibility 💪
Disabled people often carry the heavy load of planning ahead, checking accessibility, and speaking up when barriers appear. As a friend, you can help lighten that burden.

Care about accessibility—not just for your friend, but for the whole community. Help plan accessible outings, remember allergies or dietary needs, back your friend up when they advocate, and call out ableism when you see it.

Oppression shouldn’t only be fought by those experiencing it—your voice matters too. 💙

09/24/2025

How to Support Your Disabled Friends: A Mini-Series

Tip 1: Educate Yourself 📚
Take time to learn about your friend’s disability - but remember, no two people’s experiences are the same. Everyone has different needs, even with the same condition.

It’s okay to ask respectful questions to learn about their experiences and how to accommodate them. To ask without being invasive, try: “Is it okay if I ask how your disability affects you?”

09/23/2025

Empower will be holding its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) TOMORROW, September 24th.

We are asking members to register before we send out the Zoom link for the meeting.

All members are welcome to attend the AGM.
Only voting members will be able to vote during the meeting.
The Zoom link will be sent to registered members before the AGM.

Event Details:
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual Online

Registration Link:
https://ow.ly/qj9K50WWuHN

(There will be prize draws for members who attend!)

09/22/2025

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁

As the seasons change, it’s a reminder that growth and beauty take many forms, just like our diverse disability community.

Let’s welcome autumn with warmth, inclusion, and connection. And maybe a pumpkin flavoured beverage! ☕

09/21/2025

Empower will be holding its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 24th.

We are asking members to register before we send out the Zoom link for the meeting.

All members are welcome to attend the AGM.
Only voting members will be able to vote during the meeting.
The Zoom link will be sent to registered members before the AGM.

Event Details:
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual Online

Registration Link:
https://ow.ly/qj9K50WWuHN

(There will be prize draws for members who attend!)

09/19/2025

This week, we’re sharing positive reminders for the disability community - because your value, strength, and voice matter every day. 💙

😄Feeling happy or joyful doesn’t make your disability any less real.😄

09/18/2025

EmpowerNL is at the Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce Job Fair today until 3:30 pm at the Reid Community Centre.

Stop by and check out our display of adaptive technology and speak to our Technology Services Coordinator Jim. Have a chat about our services with our Career Services Coordinator Stephen.

We'd love to see you - and all the best in your job search! 💙

09/17/2025

This week, we’re sharing positive reminders for the disability community - because your value, strength, and voice matter every day. 💙

🫶 Your disability doesn’t make you less lovable—ever.🫶

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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