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Empower, the Disability Resource Centre

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EmpowerNL, The Disability Resource Centre works toward a more inclusive society in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Offering services & supports to persons with disabilities. Programs include Advocacy, Peer Support, IL Internship, Career & Technology Services

10/31/2026

Our Halloween Party was a howling success!

Enjoy some photos of the evening. 📸

Happy Halloween!🎃

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!🎃

Watch for tiny trick or treaters if you're heading out.

Have fun and get your spook on!👻

10/30/2026

Learn how to use Google tools to keep your job search organized and make it easier to manage applications, important documents, deadlines, and interviews. This workshop will show you simple ways to save information, set reminders, and stay on top of your job search without feeling overwhelmed.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:
🔵Organize your documents: Use Google Drive to create folders for your resumes, cover letters, certificates, and pay stubs so you can find important files quickly.
🔵Keep track of job opportunities: Use Google Keep to take quick notes, including job leads, employer phone numbers, and reminders. You can also use voice typing to save notes by speaking instead of typing.
🔵Manage your schedule: Use Google Calendar to add interview dates, application deadlines, and follow-up reminders. Set up email and phone notifications so you do not miss important appointments.
🔵Meet employers online: Use Google Meet to attend virtual interviews and connect with potential employers from your computer, tablet, or phone.

By the end of the workshop, you will have practical skills to help you stay organized, keep track of your progress, and feel more confident managing your job search.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Empower Kitchen

Register here: https://ow.ly/3ZI051029Rt

10/30/2026

Learning Session on Living with an Invisible Disability: Finding Your Voice Through Self-Advocacy

This educational presentation explores living with Invisible disabilities, acknowledges barriers, debunks myths, and offers tips/tricks for finding your voice through self-advocacy.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get clear, helpful information in a supportive setting. We will offer this session as a hybrid event. You can attend in person or by Zoom.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, Nov 19. 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Empower Kitchen or Zoom

Register here: https://ow.ly/ZefR51029Ec

10/30/2026

Join us for a relaxing evening of painting! Lesley will guide everyone through creating a beautiful winter scene. Two painting options will be available, and you'll choose your scene before the event.

No experience is needed, and everyone will take home their own finished artwork. The cost is $10.00 per member; we'll confirm your registration when we receive your payment by Nov 12th.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, Nov 18. 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 per member
Location: Empower Kitchen

Register here: https://ow.ly/4skM510299j

Video description: On a grey screen, the title reads "Paint Night with Brush Strokes with Lesley". A paint brush is on the left with it's brush slightly off screen. The brush moves to the right, bringing the grey color with it to reveal a painted winter landscape with the same title. The EmpowerNL logo is centered at the bottom throughout. The audio is a calm instrumental.

10/29/2026

It’s time to recognize and celebrate the Independent Living champions in our community! Nominations for the 2026 Independent Living (IL) Awards are now open.

There are five different awards categories:

Members Award for Independent Living for a member of EmpowerNL who is active in Centre activities and community events and leads by example for other Members of EmpowerNL.

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 NL. Minimum of 5 years.

Business Award for Independent Living for a business who has displayed an innovative approach and achieved substantial outcomes, in supporting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in areas such as employment, transportation, housing, communication and technology.

Seniors Award for Independent Living for a member of EmpowerNL who is above the age of 55+ and is actively engaged in Centre activities and community events. This recipient leads by example and mentors other members in community engagement.

Community and Social Inclusion Award for Independent Living for a person, team, community organization, or 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 wider community involvement.

Nominate Here: https://ow.ly/7Ye750ZYuFv

The IL Awards are presented at our International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration, Thursday, December 3rd, 2026.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026

10/29/2026

Education Learning Session – Chat with a Dietitian

This is a chance to discuss your eating habits, health goals, and any concerns about food or nutrition. The dietitian will listen, ask questions, and offer practical advice. You can learn how to make healthier choices, manage medical conditions, or build better habits—without judgment. It’s all about finding what works best for you.

Event Details
Date: Monday, Nov 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: In Person and on Zoom (Hybrid)

Register here: https://ow.ly/FrIY51028mG

10/29/2026

Learning Session: Learn about the RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)

Would you like to learn more about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Inclusion Canada NL's Provincial Incentive Program and related topics?

The session will cover:
💲An overview of the RDSP
💲Eligibility criteria
💲How an RDSP can support long-term financial planning
💲Inclusion Canada NL's Provincial Incentive Program

Please note that there is no obligation to open an RDSP. This session is simply an opportunity to gain information and ask questions.

Event Details
Date: Monday, Nov 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Empower Kitchen or Zoom

Register here: https://ow.ly/Ptq251022YI

10/28/2026

Join us for a fun, relaxed Games Night! It’s a great chance to unwind, connect, and laugh. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there! There will be limited space.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: EmpowerNL Kitchen

Register here: https://ow.ly/4MKw5101Plb

10/27/2026

It's ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness month!

ADHD is a brain-based condition affecting focus, emotion, motivation and impulse control.

Regulating our focus, impulses and emotions can be harder for those of us with ADHD.

Our brains process and regulate information differently than a "typical" brain that the world is built for. By the age of 18, a child with ADHD hears over 20,000 more negative messages about themselves and their behavior than their "typical" peers. Messages from family, friends, teachers and the community telling us we are bad people for not conforming, for not managing symptoms we don't understand, often with little support.

ADHD (and the negative messaging) doesn't disappear in adulthood either.

It's not about effort (or morality). We need more understanding and less judgement. People with ADHD deserve strategies, environments and support that help them thrive!

Address

4 Escasoni Place
St. John's, NL
A1A3R6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://empowernl.ca/

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