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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.
September 11, 2025
Empower will be holding its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 24th. We are asking members to register before we send out the Zoom link for the meeting. All members are welcome to attend the AGM. Only voting members...
September 7, 2025
It's incredible important to start teaching our kids about disability! But how do we do that, especially if we don't feel like a "disability expert" to begin with? Start with finding common ground! Point out shared interests. Talk about common...
August 29, 2025
What is intersectionality and why is it important? Intersectionality means that social identities like race, gender, age, sexual orientation, geographic location and financial status are connected and that when they overlap in a person’s life, they can create extra challenges...
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.
