Empower, the Disability Resource Centre

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

Happy Valentine's Day!❤️💐Maybe you think it's an sweet day full of romance and thoughtfulness. Maybe you think it's a ma...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!❤️💐

Maybe you think it's an sweet day full of romance and thoughtfulness. Maybe you think it's a made up holiday to sell cards and flowers.

We think Valentine's Day is what you make it - and a day about love can be awesome, no matter the status of your "love life"! Because love isn't just romantic - it's family, friends, pets, community.

So share the love today, however you choose to. Love, much like kindness, is free - so sprinkle that stuff everywhere! 💙

Learning Session: Navigating Communication Barriers with Home Support WorkersLearn tips and strategies to navigate commu...
02/13/2026

Learning Session: Navigating Communication Barriers with Home Support Workers

Learn tips and strategies to navigate communication barriers you may be experiencing with home support workers. Topics will include communication barriers in the following areas: Cooking, Cleaning, and Personal Care. This educational session is designed to build skills and empower participants to communicate effectively with home support workers. We will kindly ask you to approach the session with curiosity and an open mind

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Register Here (link is at the bottom of the page): https://ow.ly/MLic50Y8NMx
Registration is required.

Community Inclusion – Winter Walking SessionJoin us for a walk around the walking track at the HGR Mews Centre. Have a c...
02/12/2026

Community Inclusion – Winter Walking Session

Join us for a walk around the walking track at the HGR Mews Centre. Have a chat with friends and get moving. A great way to get out and be active during these cold winter months.

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: 60 Blackler Ave, St. John's, NL
Register Here (link is at the bottom): https://ow.ly/Ui8q50Y5sFe

(If there is interest in this Session, we will continue monthly.)

02/11/2026

😀It was smiles all around while visiting Ottawa last week

Our very own National Executive Director, Freda Uwa (pictured center), had an opportunity to visit with with members and staff of Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre!

It is always a huge honour and pleasure for Freda to be able to connect directly with our Member Centres and the wonderfully hard working and passionate people in our network all across Canada!
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😀 L'ambiance était à la joie lors de notre visite à Ottawa la semaine dernière.

Notre directrice générale nationale, Freda Uwa (au centre sur la photo), a eu le plaisir de rencontrer les membres et le personnel du Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre !

C'est toujours un grand honneur et un immense plaisir pour Freda de pouvoir échanger directement avec nos centres membres et les personnes formidables et passionnées qui font partie de notre réseau partout au Canada !

Tax season is around the corner! 🧾If you’re looking for help, you can visit https://ow.ly/3eh850YcMLe to find informatio...
02/11/2026

Tax season is around the corner! 🧾

If you’re looking for help, you can visit https://ow.ly/3eh850YcMLe to find information about free tax clinics across the province for the 2026 tax season.

Check out the link to see what’s available in your area and how to get started.🔗

Today, EmpowerNL held a site visit for students of the School of Social Work at Memorial University, organized by our So...
02/10/2026

Today, EmpowerNL held a site visit for students of the School of Social Work at Memorial University, organized by our Social Work student Jules Kennedy.

Jules, along with our Advocacy Services Manager Joby Fleming, gave a presentation about the Programs and Services offered by EmpowerNL as well as a tour of our facility. It was encouraging to see so many students recognize the importance of learning about people with disabilities and the barriers we face.

EmpowerNL is proud to partner with the School of Social Work for student placements and looks forward to continuing to share our knowledge, expertise and lived experience with the next generation of Social Workers in our province.💙

School of Social Work, Memorial University

Are you an employer in the Tourism Sector? Are you trying to fill positions in your community? EmpowerNL, Tourism HR Can...
02/09/2026

Are you an employer in the Tourism Sector? Are you trying to fill positions in your community? EmpowerNL, Tourism HR Canada and Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador are collaborating to help businesses in the tourism industry!

Partner with EmpowerNL, Tourism HR Canada and Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador to find valued talent and access the Beyond Talent Referral Program - training on how to be an inclusive employer and hiring people with disabilities. Training is free until March 31, 2026 so don’t miss out!

Interested? Connect with Stephen Quinn, Career Services Coordinator for EmpowerNL by email at stephen@empowernl.ca or phone at 709-722-4031 ext. 215.

Join us (from anywhere in the province!) for our Online Workshop: Learn How to Use Speech-to-Text on Your Devices.Speech...
02/05/2026

Join us (from anywhere in the province!) for our Online Workshop: Learn How to Use Speech-to-Text on Your Devices.

Speech-to-text lets you talk instead of typing. This can save time and make using technology easier. The session is beginner-friendly and uses plain language.

This workshop is for anyone who finds typing difficult, slow, or tiring. It is also helpful for people with disabilities, seniors, students, staff, and anyone interested in learning simple assistive technology tools. No technical experience is needed.

You will learn what speech-to-text is, how it works, and how to turn it on and use it on Windows and Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The session will also cover tips to improve accuracy, editing spoken text, and fixing common problems.

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Register here (link is at the bottom of the page): https://ow.ly/4y2k50Y9hh3
Registration is required.

EmpowerNL members are invited to come and get their taxes completed by CRA Tax volunteers for free.To be eligible to use...
01/30/2026

EmpowerNL members are invited to come and get their taxes completed by CRA Tax volunteers for free.

To be eligible to use the services, you must have:

1. Total Family income Less than or equal to:
One person - $40.000
Two people - $55.000
Three people - $60.000

2. Simple tax return, meaning if an individual has no income or if their income comes from the list of accepted income sources below:

✅ employment
✅ pension benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan
✅ Old Age Security
✅ disability insurance,
✅ employment insurance,
✅ social assistance
✅ registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
✅ scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants interest (under $1,200)

Taxes will NOT be completed for self-employment or business income

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Empower
Register Here (link is at the bottom of the page): https://ow.ly/lxzB50Y63Po

Registration is required.

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

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