(709) 221-1288 info@nlbia.ca

Support and Advocacy

A.B.L.E. (Adults with Brain injury Living Everyday)

This is a recreation and support group located in the St. John’s region. Prior to the pandemic, the group met every Wednesday for activities such as bowling, cards, bingo or movies. We are currently working on relaunching this program online for virtual meetings. To learn more contact us at coordinator@nlbia.ca 


Empower The Disability Resource Centre

Empower (formerly known as ILRC) is open Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Mailing address and other contact information is listed below.

Empower, the Disability Resource Centre, is a consumer-controlled organization committed to providing support, resources, and opportunities for empowerment, which enable persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their lives.

We promote the idea of independent living and offer our services and supports upon request.

4 Escasoni Place
St. John’s, NL, A1A 3R6
Phone: (709) 722-4031
Fax: (709) 722-0147
TTY: (709) 722-7998
Toll Free: 1-866-722-4031
Email: info@empowernl.ca


Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador

The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador strives to involve its members and all persons with disabilities in influencing change and policy towards the advancement of inclusion. The Coalition’s main role is information, education and awareness of issues of concern to disability.

460 Torbay Road,
St. John’s, NL, A1A 5J3

Phone: (709) 722-7011
Website: www.codnl.ca
Email: info@codnl.ca


Disability Policy Office

Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD).
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-0760 Fax: (709) 729-6382
Toll Free:1-888-729-6279
TTY: 1-888-729-5440
Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/cssd/disabilities/
Email: CSSDinfo@gov.nl.ca