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At Empower, the Disability Resource Centre, we break barriers every day. Barriers to access. To knowledge. To choices. Anyone with a disability can use our services. And anyone can help, through volunteering, donations, or even a career with EmpowerNL. EmpowerNL is a vital part of our community, and the need for our services is growing. With your support, you’ll be helping even more people find their path to independent living.

Whats Happening At EmpowerNL

Disability in Canada

With our NEW Member Services group (Keeping Up with Current Affairs) starting last week, we thought we'd share some basic information about disability in Canada. We'll start with the overall disability rate - did you know that 🍁27% of Canadians🍁...

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Don’t Miss The Fun!

EmpowerNL's Member Services is having a Trivia Night fundraiser! Date: April 25th Location: Westside Charlies Village Mall Time: 7pm registration, 7:30pm trivia begins Cost: $40 per team (max 4 people per team) Registration email: Sherri@EmpowerNL.ca Prizes: First prize - $100...

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Help Make Festivals More Accessible in Canada!

Are you under 29 and like to attend (or work at) festivals and other public events? Independent Living Canada needs you! They are looking for input on employment and the accessibility of outdoor, indoor, and virtual festivals and events in...

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Mission

EmpowerNL is a consumer-controlled, non-profit organization that provides leadership in the delivery of cross-disability services and supports while promoting a more inclusive society within Newfoundland and Labrador.

Vision

Empower’s vision for Newfoundland Labrador is an inclusive community for all; a society that embraces diversity and the rights of all individuals to choice, self-determination, and independent living.

Core Values

  • Individuals’ right to choice and self-determination
  • Member controlled and full inclusion for persons with disability