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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.
March 20, 2026
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the disability community in Newfoundland and Labrador. With the passage of Bill 1 - An Act Respecting the Disability Advocate, we recognize the result of many years of dedicated effort by advocates, individuals with...
Read more about The Passing of Bill 1 – An Act Respecting the Disability Advocate
March 19, 2026
In partnership with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), End Homelessness St. John's (EHSJ) and EmpowerNL have launched Accessible Pathways to Housing, which aims to reduce chronic homelessness in St. John’s for people living with Disabilities. On Tuesday afternoon...
March 11, 2026
EmpowerNL is offering a free session to help you learn how to use MyGovNL. MyGovNL is a secure online account that allows you to access many Government of Newfoundland and Labrador services in one place. You can: • Renew your...
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.
