Avalon Employment Inc.

02/20/2026

Today we’re holding space for both World Social Justice Day while continuing to honour Black History Month.

Social justice isn’t a trending topic. It also isn’t a month of awareness that we put away again until next year. It’s the daily, steady work of removing barriers, redistributing opportunity, and reimagining systems so everyone belongs. It’s employment equity. It’s anti-racism. It’s disability justice. It’s intersectionality in action.

Black history reminds us that many of the rights and labour protections we rely on today were shaped by Black organizers, thinkers, and community leaders who pushed systems to bend toward fairness. Social justice reminds us that the work is not finished.

At Avalon Employment Inc. we believe inclusive employment is social justice in practice. When we create pathways for people with disabilities, when we challenge racism in workplaces, when we support employers to build cultures of belonging, we are not doing charity work. We are participating in systemic change.

This month and today especially, we recommit to advancing equity, and building workplaces where everyone belongs.

The work continues. And so do we. ✊🏾

Avalon Employment Inc. Autism-At-Work MentorAbility Newfoundland and Labrador

Image description: A quote by Ida B Wells ‘the way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them’

02/19/2026

Our offices will remained closed as efforts are being made to clean up from yesterday’s storm.

Staff will be available remotely if needed.

02/18/2026

Stay safe and warm friends!
Our offices will be closed for today due to weather.

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, Avalon Employment is proud to amplify organizations leading meaningful anti-racism work in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Today we’re sharing a post from the Anti-Racism Coalition of NL introducing Ravensong Consulting NL, founded by educator Khadeja Raven Anderson.

Ravensong’s work centers anti-Black racism, intersectionality, youth leadership, and culturally grounded community building across our province. From workplace training to youth camps to creating brave, affirming spaces for dialogue, their approach reminds us that equity is not a checklist. It is daily practice rooted in education, relationship, and action.

We encourage our community to learn more about their work and support organizations that are helping build a more inclusive and equitable Newfoundland and Labrador.

02/16/2026

There are so many resources available to help broaden perspectives.

Check out this webinar produced by the National Disability Institute highlighting the work of Black Disabled Entrepreneurs.

Watch ‘Beyond our Disabilities - Celebrating Black Disabled Entrepreneurs’ using the link copied in their original post.

In honor of Black History Month, NDI’s Small Business Hub is spotlighting Black disabled entrepreneurs and their journeys in small business ownership.

Watch the recorded webinar “Beyond Our Disabilities: Celebrating Black Disabled Entrepreneurs” to hear directly from Black disabled business owners about building businesses, navigating barriers, and creating opportunities.

Watch now: https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/beyond-our-disabilities-celebrating-black-disabled-entrepreneurs

Image description: Teal promotional graphic for an NDI Small Business Hub recorded webinar titled “Beyond Our Disabilities: Celebrating Black Disabled Entrepreneurs.” A label at the top reads “Recorded Webinar.” The image shows a tablet displaying the webinar title and four headshots of Black disabled entrepreneurs featured as panelists. A button on the tablet reads “Watch Now.”

02/14/2026

Happy Birthday AND happy retirement Lori!!!

Lori has been a part of Avalon Employment’s Supported Employment Program for more than 20 years and is now celebrating her retirement from Walmart on Stavanger Drive.

Congratulations Lori and happy birthday from all of us at AEI. 🎂🥳🎉💙

02/13/2026

The biggest thank you to the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce for an amazing experience at the MineX conference and for all of your support in connecting with the community to spread Autism Awareness with Avalon Employment Inc. Autism-At-Work 💙

02/13/2026

It’s so re-affirming to see successful representation.

These twice marginalized individuals saw barriers and created opportunities through hard work.

Learn a little more by checking out this post by the Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

02/13/2026

Simon Ward is doing some incredible things with Avalon Employment Inc. Autism-At-Work

Check out his interview at the MineX conference!

This week is Lab West Bound! ✈️ We are on our way to the SOLD OUT ! ⛏️We are deploying our Unique Content Creation Technique ...

02/12/2026

There is a Black Owned Market happening this evening (Thursday) from 5-9pm at the St John’s Farmers Market

Check it out!!

02/11/2026

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Mentorship moments that matter can happen in as little as an hour! For both our mentor and mentee, having a space to connect about their shared desire to help others was invaluable. Our mentee learned more about the skills he needed to succeed and the recruitment process, while our mentor had the opportunity to invest in future talent! It was a win-win for everybody ⭐

02/11/2026

As we amplify this message from PSAC-AFPC, we’re reminded that the labour movement has always been shaped by those who pushed for equity when it wasn’t easy or popular. Black activists didn’t just strengthen unions, they strengthened the very idea that every worker deserves dignity, voice, and opportunity.

That same foundation carries into the supported employment movement for persons with intellectual disabilities. The belief that everyone belongs in the workforce, with fair wages and meaningful inclusion, is part of the broader fight for justice that Black labour leaders helped advance.

Progress in employment equity is interconnected. When we honour Black labour history, we honour the ongoing work to build workplaces where everyone can contribute and thrive. ✊🏿

Notre mouvement syndical ne serait pas ce qu’il est aujourd’hui sans les contributions des travailleuses et travailleurs noirs d’hier et d’aujourd’hui.

Les activistes et leaders noirs sont depuis longtemps à l’avant-plan de la lutte pour l’équité, la justice et la solidarité au Canada. Joignons notre voix à la leur!✊🏿

En savoir plus : https://syndicatafpc.ca/lhistoire-ouvriere-noirs-personnalites-faits