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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

04/08/2026

Are you an employer in the tourism and hospitality sector? Starting to get summer bookings but need staff to help go from details on a screen to real life services for your guests? EmpowerNL is partnering with Tourism HR Canada and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to support tourism businesses like yours.

Through this collaboration, you can connect with qualified candidates and take part in the Belong: Accessible Tourism Workplaces, which offers practical training on becoming a more inclusive employer and hiring people with disabilities. Best of all, the training is free - so don't miss out!

Want to learn more? Contact Stephen Quinn, Career Services Coordinator with EmpowerNL, at stephen@empowernl.ca or 709-722-4031 ext. 215.

04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day and this year’s theme is “Together for health. Stand with science.” Under the theme, we celebrate the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The campaign highlights scientific progress and the importance of working together to turn knowledge into real action

The campaign invites people everywhere to participate by celebrating scientific achievements, engaging with evidence, sharing personal stories of how science improves lives, and joining the global conversation.💙🌎

04/06/2026

Learning Session: Find Your Missing Email!

EmpowerNL is offering a free in-person session to ensure you’re receiving our emails and other important emails. 💻Make sure to bring your own laptop, tablet, or cellphone.📱

We will provide hands-on assistance to check your email settings, fix common issues, and answer your questions. This is a hands-on session, so you can follow along and get support on your own
device.

This session will use plain language and step-by-step demonstrations. Members of all abilities are welcome. Please register, as we have limited space for this session.

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 PM
Location: Empower – 4 Escasoni Place
Register here: https://ow.ly/jsHH50YErTk

04/03/2026

Hoppy long weekend, folks!🐰

Whether you've got an action packed weekend planned, a cozy couch campout or some combination of the two, we hope you enjoy every minute.

(And return to work well rested - and hopefully full of chocolate!)🍫

Video description: A large teal circle slowly shrinks to a small one, slightly off the bottom of the page. Bunny ears pop up from behind the circle. Text reads "Happy Long Weekend". The EmpowerNL logo is in the lower right corner.

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Acceptance Day and we encourage you to wear gold (or yellow) to show your support!

This year we're shifting from mere awareness or recognition to real acceptance, inclusion and appreciation of neurodiversity.

It's time to start actively valuing the unique perspectives, strengths, and talents of neurodivergent people in our communities, schools and workplaces.💛

Video description: An infinity symbol created from rainbow coloured dots slowly turns gold. The title reads "Autism Acceptance Day". The EmpowerNL logo is centered at the bottom. Audio is an ascending "shimmer" sound.

04/01/2026

Happy April Fools' Day!

People often say laughter is the best medicine, but it shouldn’t come at someone else’s expense.

That’s where April Fools’ jokes come in - light, harmless fun that makes everyone laugh, without embarrassing or hurting anyone. Here's one to get you started:

April Fools’ Day is the favorite holiday of which animal?
The silly goose!🪿😆

03/31/2026

Today we celebrate transgender people and their contributions to our communities. It’s also a time to recognize the importance of safety, respect, and inclusion for everyone.

Everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and supported for who they are.

Let’s continue to learn, listen, and stand together to create spaces where transgender people can live openly and fully.

Visibility matters. Inclusion matters. You matter. 💙💗🤍

03/30/2026

Don't miss April's Dinner Club, where members of EmpowerNL come together to enjoy a meal at a restaurant in our community. This also gives restaurant owners a chance to learn more about making their places accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: RJ Pinoy Yum, 43 Cashin Avenue
Register here: https://ow.ly/XQyp50YA3CF

03/27/2026

Don't miss April's Lunch Club, where members of Empower come together to enjoy a meal at a restaurant in our community. This also gives restaurant owners a chance to learn more about making their places accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Event Details
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Denny’s, 227 Kenmount Road
Register here: https://ow.ly/4MXk50YzfZZ

Video description: A cheeseburger hovers above a wooden table with sparkly orange lights and lens flare floating in the background. Title reads "Lunch Club". The EmpowerNL logo is in the lower right corner. There is no audio.

03/26/2026

Easter Cookie Decorating fun!

Join us for an afternoon of celebrating Easter.🐰
Each member will receive Easter cookies and items to decorate their cookies.

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Empower Kitchen
Register here: https://ow.ly/5Izc50YzeTG

Video description: Starting with a black and white image of eight piping bags filled with icing, placed in a fan shape. As the video progresses, each bag reveals a pastel color, in the order dark pink, orange, peach, white, green, pale pink, purple and blue. Title reads "Decorate Cookies for Easter". The EmpowerNL logo is in the lower right corner. Audio is a cheerful acoustic guitar melody.

03/24/2026

Are you an employer in the tourism and hospitality sector? Starting to get summer bookings but need staff to help go from details on a screen to real life services for your guests? EmpowerNL is partnering with Tourism HR Canada and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to support tourism businesses like yours.

Through this collaboration, you can connect with qualified candidates and take part in the Belong: Accessible Tourism Workplaces, which offers practical training on becoming a more inclusive employer and hiring people with disabilities. Best of all, the training is free until March 31, 2026 -this opportunity is almost over so don't miss out!

Want to learn more? Contact Stephen Quinn, Career Services Coordinator with EmpowerNL, at stephen@empowernl.ca or 709-722-4031 ext. 215.

03/23/2026

It's National Puppy Day! 🐾

What's not to love about fluffy, cuddly puppies? We could talk forever about how puppies, and the dogs they become, can help people with disabilities - through emotional support, as medical alert service dogs or guide dogs - the list goes on.

But truly, it's the unconditional love and joy they bring to our lives that shines through. 💙

And if you need a smile today, check out the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides puppy cam from today until Sunday: https://ow.ly/Rjxx50YxKtZ

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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