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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 Empower. Empower 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.
January 20, 2025
Did you know that Empower is on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)? Find us on Facebook at Empower, The Disability Resource Centre. Find us on Instagram and X - @EmpowerNL1 We share Empower activities and events, disability education and...
January 20, 2025
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. Learning the facts about Alzheimer’s (a type of dementia) is one of the best ways to help reduce fear and stigma about the disease. For example, did you know that by 2050 an...
January 16, 2025
Independent Living Canada supports the coalition's call for the Ontario Superior Court to strike down Track 2 of Canada's MAiD law, as it raises serious concerns about the constitutional rights of people with disabilities. The focus should be on ensuring...
Read more about Independent Living Canada Statement on MAiD Track 2
Empower provides supports, resources, and opportunity for persons with disabilities, to make informed choices about their lives.
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.
