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June 15, 2026
As a follow-up to the Accessible Public Transportation Virtual Town Hall held in March 2025, we’re asking you to share your experiences using accessible public transportation over the past 12 months (May 2025 – June 2026).
Your feedback will help identify barriers and improve accessible transportation services in your area.
The survey can be found here: Accessible Public Transportation Follow Up Survey
If you need help completing this survey, please contact: advocacysupport@empowernl.ca or call (709) 722-4031.
June 10, 2026
Are you a woman or gender diverse individual with a disability who is experiencing or has survived Gender Based Violence (GBV)?
EmpowerNL is launching a new 10-month peer support program in July 0f 2026 to provide you with resources and support to help you navigate your experiences. Those who register and participate in the full program will receive a $300.00 participant incentive at the end of the program.
Follow this link to register and receive more information: GBV Peer Support Group Registration Form
May 25, 2026
It’s Independent Living Canada’s 40th Anniversary so we’re having a party to celebrate!
EmpowerNL is inviting members to come hang out, listen to some music, and celebrate our National Organization, Independent Living Canada, on Independent Living Across Canada Day. We are so proud to be a part of this national organization and want to celebrate this accomplishment. We will have light refreshments and music by Randy Ring.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm – 3 pm
- Location: Empower Kitchen
Register here: Celebrate IL Canada’s 40th Anniversary Registration Form
Please fill out the above form or email Amanda to confirm attendance.
May 25, 2026
Come join us for a fun and relaxed Games Night! Bring along your favourite board games or card games, or just come and enjoy playing with others. It’s a great chance to unwind, connect, and have some laughs. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!
Event Details
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
- Location: Empower Kitchen
Register here: June Games Night Registration Form
May 25, 2026
If you have a disability and want to learn more about the supports you may be eligible for, this session is for you!
Joby Fleming (Advocacy Services Manager) and Amanda Lush (Member Services Coordinator) will walk through programs like the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPP-D), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), and Newfoundland and Labrador disability benefits. We’ll explain what they are, who can apply, and how to get started.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get clear, helpful information in a supportive setting.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Location: Empower Kitchen
Register here: Learning Session: Federal and Provincial Disability Benefits Programs Registration Form
May 25, 2026
Want to work in travel and tourism? We know Employers. Come join us!
Empower is hosting a workshop to help people find employment in the Travel and tourism industry. The goal is to provide you with job ads and connect you to travel and tourism businesses.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, June 8th
- Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Location: Empower Kitchen
Register here: Finding Employment in Travel and Tourism Registration Form
May 25, 2026
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, June 15, 2026
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
- Location: Pops Diner, 31 Rowan St #29
Register here: June Lunch Club Registration Form
May 25, 2026
Members of EmpowerNL meet at a local restaurant for a meal and to enjoy each other’s company. Each person pays for their own food. These outings help restaurant owners learn how to make their restaurants more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Location: Hey Yang Yang Restaurant, 460 Topsail Rd
Register here: June Dinner Club Registration Form
May 25, 2026
Empower is offering a free information session to help you learn how to use MyChart. MyChart is a secure online account that lets you access your medical information, including your medications, care plan, test results, appointment booking, and other important information.
This session will use plain language and step-by-step demonstrations. Members of all abilities are welcome, and we will take time to answer questions.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 PM
- Location: Empower – 4 Escasoni Place
Register here: Learning Session: How to Use MyChart Registration Form
May 8, 2026
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a day promoting digital inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities. In partnership with Autism@Work, we are offering two special presentations from Jim Escott, a leading expert in digital accessibility and adaptive technologies with more that 25 years experience in corporate, not -for -profit, and government IT departments.
For Employers:
Digital Tools to Accommodate Neurodiverse Employees
Accommodating employees does not have to be difficult or expensive! A lot of challenges can be supported using free or inexpensive apps,
adaptive technologies, and by optimizing accessible features that are built into the technologies your teams are already using.
(InclusionNL is a program of Empower providing Employer supports to increase disability confidence.)
For Employees:
Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Pre -Employment Skill
AI can help to support you in getting employment by assisting with your job search, in adapting and optimizing resumes and cover letters
to match employers’ specific needs, and in planning and practicing for an interview. We will also discuss ethical use of AI.
Digital accessibility helps everyone! Don’t miss your chance to learn from an expert in the field.