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.
May 8, 2026
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a day promoting digital inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities. In partnership with Autism@Work, we are offering two special presentations from Jim Escott, a leading expert in digital accessibility and adaptive technologies with...
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April 30, 2026
Come join us for a fun and relaxed Games Night! Bring along your favourite board games or card games or just come and enjoy playing with others. It’s a great chance to unwind, connect, and have some laughs. Light refreshments...
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April 30, 2026
Empower is offering a free information session to help you learn how to use the MyGovNL website. MyGovNL is a secure online account that lets you access many Newfoundland and Labrador government services in one place, such as renewing your...
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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.
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.
- Individuals’ right to choice and self-determination
- Member controlled and full inclusion for persons with disability