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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 Empower. Empower 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 Empower

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Today we recognize the enormous contributions of Administrative Professionals! Administrative Professionals work in many diverse roles that support their organizations and coworkers in many ways. Take a moment today to show your appreciation for all they do! (You rock and...

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Volunteer Spotlight

Introducing Mandy Penney! Mandy started volunteering with Empower in fund development in the fall of 2017, then joined the Inclusion Volunteer Crew in the winter of 2018. She started as an employee in 2018, working with InclusionNL in various roles...

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Staff Volunteer Spotlight

Many of you know Stephen Quinn, Empower’s long-standing (over fifteen years!) Career Services Coordinator. But did you know that volunteering is interwoven in almost every aspect of his life? Stephen says: “I started volunteering at Empower in 2003. My friend...

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Mission

Empower provides supports, resources, and opportunity for persons with disabilities, to make informed choices about their lives.

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