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November 23, 2023
The Salvation Army Christmas Registration Dates for 2023 are:
Times: 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope, 18 Springdale Street, St. John’s
Please bring IDs for each family member (no pictures), proof of income and address.
To contact, please call 709-237-0095 or 709-237-0270.
November 9, 2023
Empower will host our annual Christmas Dinner and Dance on Saturday, December 16th 2023, from 6pm-11pm at the CLB Armoury, 82 Harvey Road.
Tickets are $15.00 for Members; Non-Members are $30.00.
To register, please complete this form: Christmas Dinner and Dance Registration Form
For more information call 709-722-4031 option 3 or email Sherri@EmpowerNL.ca
Deadline for registration is Monday, December 11th, 2023.
November 3, 2023
Empower’s NEW Book Club focuses on disability related literature and authors living with disability.
We meet virtually from 2pm-3:30pm on the first Sunday of each month. Our first session is November 5th.
You do not need to identify as a person with a disability to participate in this book club, however, accommodations and support will be provided to members who do present with disability.
You do not need to attend every book club meeting but instead can participate when you are interested and able.
Please complete the following form if you are interested in learning more about our New Empowered Readers Book Club:
Empowered Readers Book Club Registration Form
October 25, 2023
Do you know an individual or a business that has been a rock star in the full inclusion of people with disabilities in your community? Tell us about them and all they do by nominating them for an award! Nominations for the 2023 Independent Living Awards of Newfoundland & Labrador are now open. Nominations close on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Nomination Guidelines
If you have made, or know someone, or a group who has made a significant contribution to the full inclusion of people with disabilities in community either at a local, regional, provincial or national level, tell us about it by nominating them for the 2023 Independent Living Awards.
The IL Awards are presented at our International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration on Friday, December 1, 2023.
The awards are:
Conditions of Nominating
Nominations
Please ensure you include the following in your nomination:
Privacy & Confidentiality
Personal information collected during the award process through nomination applications may be published on Empower, The Disability Resource Centre’s website or in social media promotional materials.
Nominations close on Monday, November 6, 2032
October 3, 2023
Date: Oct 30, 2023
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Location: Empower, 4 Escasoni Place
There will be karaoke, design your own ‘Day of the Dead’ skull paper mask, spooky sensory touch station, and more! Halloween treats and sweets provided.
Costumes encouraged, but please no masks or gory makeup. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed costume, with an additional prize awarded to the best ‘staff member’ costume.
Members must register for this event by Thursday, October 26th by completing the Registration Form – Members’ Halloween Party. If you have questions, please email Sherri or call 709-722-4031.
Not a member? Join Empower by filling out the Empower Membership Form (it’s FREE!)
September 28, 2023
An exciting new offering from our Member Services, these sessions will take place on the last Thursday of each month at 2pm and 7pm. They are being offered in hybrid model, both in person and online.
The first Empowered Learning Session is October 26th.
The topic will be Disability Disclosure and Requesting Accommodations in the Workplace.
To register for either session, please complete this form: Registration Form – Empowered Learning Session
Registration is required. Please contact Sherri or call 709-722-4031 if you have any questions.
September 7, 2023
Amanda is the new Coordinator of InclusionNL and is looking forward to working with employers to break down barriers in our work environments as well as educating business on how to increase their accessibility practices.
We are looking forward to having Amanda in this new role and working with her to continue to break down barriers throughout our communities.
September 7, 2023
Sherri has been a part of our team for the past five years in a few different capacities and is looking forward to her new role at Empower.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sherri at 709.722.4031 Ext 203 or at sherri@empowernl.ca, she’s looking forward to hearing from you.
August 22, 2023
➡️ If you were registered for the original date, you NEED TO RE-REGISTER for the new date! ⬅️
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: North Bank Lodge, Nagles Place, Pippy Park
Theme: First Responders
Attendance must be confirmed in advance by emailing amanda@empowernl.ca or nina@empowernl.ca or calling 722-4031
Any questions, dietary requirements or accommodations needed, please contact amanda@empowernl.ca
*Empower would like to thank United Sail Works LTD for their partnership and support in making this event more accessible!*
August 18, 2023
Due to inclement weather being forecasted for tomorrow, our Annual General Meeting will be offered through Zoom tomorrow at 11:00.
Our Members BBQ will be rescheduled to next Saturday at 12 pm at the North Bank Lodge
The link to connect is below – if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
(There are 6 prize draws for Members who attend the AGM)
Topic: AGM – Empower, The Disability Resource Centre
Time: Aug 19, 2023 11:00 AM Newfoundland and Labrador
Join Zoom Meeting: Zoom link to join Empower’s 2023 AGM