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October 15, 2024
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 2024 Independent Living Awards of Newfoundland and Labrador are now open. Nominations close on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2024 Independent Living Awards of Newfoundland and Labrador
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 2024 Independent Living Awards.
The IL Awards are presented at our International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
The awards are:
- The Cecilia Carroll Award for Independent Living for a person with a disability, who has demonstrated a long-term and extraordinary personal commitment to the full inclusion of people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador, locally or nationally. Minimum of 20 years commitment.
- The Independent Living Young Leader Award for a young person with a disability, under 30 years of age, who has raised awareness and shown outstanding leadership in promoting full inclusion of people with disabilities in Newfoundland & Labrador. Minimum of 5 years.
- The Business Award for Independent Living for a business who has displayed an innovative approach and achieved substantial outcomes in supporting full inclusion of people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, housing, communication, and technology.
- The Social Inclusion Award for Independent Living for a person, team, group of individuals who has worked towards a more inclusive environment by creating opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in areas such as sports, the arts, education, recreation, and the wider community. This award is for someone/group that has gone above and beyond.
Conditions of Nominating
- To nominate yourself or another person/group, please complete the Nomination Form below and submit it to Empower, The Disability Resource Centre.
- Late nominations will not be considered
- Empower employees and their immediate family cannot be nominated for an award.
- To nominate a deceased person for an award, permission must be obtained from the deceased person’s next-of-kin.
- Information submitted may be used in promotion and publicity associated with the IL Awards of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Nominations
Please ensure you include the following in your nomination:
- Category under which the nomination is being made
- Name and contact information for the nominee
Privacy and 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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024
2024 Independent Living Awards – Call for Nominations (310KB)
2024 Independent Living Awards – Nomination Form
October 11, 2024
Members are invited to come together to celebrate Halloween at Empower!
Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30pm until 9pm at Empower (4 Escasoni Place, St. John’s).
There will be lots of tricks and treats served and prizes for the best costume.
Register to attend: Members’ Halloween Party 2024 Registration Form
🎃 We ask that members not wear masks during the celebration, but it will be ok to wear your mask for a short time during the costume contest. Bloody or gory makeup effects are not welcome at this event to ensure that it is a safe space for all members. 🎃
September 24, 2024
Empower’s Annual Report for the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year is now available at the link below.
Empower’s Annual Report 2023-2024 PDF (4.4MB)
And as a reminder, Empower will be holding its virtual Annual General Meeting TOMORROW!
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual Online
Link: Empower’s Annual General Meeting 2023-2024 (Link to Virtual Meeting)
(There will be prize draws for Members who attend!)
September 8, 2024
Empower will be holding its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Date: September 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual Online
Link: Zoom Link to Empower’s AGM
(There will be prize draws for members who attend!)
August 26, 2024
Empower will be holding our Annual General Meeting on September 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
This will be held virtually to include all of our Members across the province.
More information and registration link coming soon.
Save the date! 📆
August 11, 2024
🌟 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 🌟
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities?
We are seeking dedicated individuals from across the province to join our board of directors and help guide our organization.
Nominations are now open – please consider applying or nominating someone who you believe would be a great fit! Together, we can create positive change and make a real impact in our community.
Nominate here: Empower Board of Directors Nomination Form
Deadline for submission is August 16, 2024
August 6, 2024
Our Annual Members’ Barbecue has been rescheduled to August 24th!
We will now be hosting and toasting our Members at Empower (4 Escasoni Place) on Saturday, August 24th from 11am-2pm.
As voted on by our members, this year’s theme is camping and nature.
If you are able to join us for the BBQ on August 24th please complete the following registration form to let us know: Member’s BBQ Registration for August 24
(Our AGM will be held separately.)
July 17, 2024
🌟 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 🌟
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities?
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our board of directors and help guide our organization.
Nominations are now open – please consider applying or nominating someone who you believe would be a great fit! Together, we can create positive change and make a real impact in our community.
Nominate here: Empower Board of Directors Nomination Form
Deadline for submission is August 16, 2024
July 12, 2024
Empower Members from the LGBTQ2S+ community are invited to gather together once a month to provide informal support to one another.
Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other, bringing together people with shared experiences to support each other. Empower will provide a space where you feel accepted and understood while treating everyone’s experiences as being equally important.
Meetings will be held on the third Thursday evening of every month, starting on Thursday, July 18 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Registration is not required for this group. However, if you have something you would like to share with our Member Services Coordinator Sherri in advance please let her know by emailing Sherri@empowernl.ca.
May 26, 2024
National AccessAbility Week begins today!
This year, the theme is “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All,” emphasizing the need for collective efforts to create a barrier-free Canada.
Join us this week in celebrating the valuable contributions and leadership of people with disabilities in Canada and the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers to accessibility and championing inclusion. The strength of a country lies in the diversity of its people and we can all be a part of ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability inclusive Canada.
Check out our social media this week for accessibility tips from Empower’s staff, through the lens of the services they provide!