Information and referrals in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
EDRC - Advocacy Services
Offered by Empower, The Disability Resource Centre
In short
The number of barriers to accessing services can sometimes be great, particularly for people with disabilities.
- Who it is for
- People with disabilities; People with disabilities, Mobility
- What it helps with
- A way to get there, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, Making my own choices
- Where
- 4 Escasoni Pl, St. John's, NL A1A 3R6
- How to reach
- Contact through Empower, The Disability Resource Centre: (709) 722-4031 · info@empowernl.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The number of barriers to accessing services can sometimes be great, particularly for people with disabilities. The Advocacy Skills program is available to support people as they navigate through different systems and advocate for themselves.
At Empower, we want to encourage independent living by helping people build their own skills and develop their own approach to the problems they may face.
Some of the skills that are important for living an independent life and advocating as a person with disabilities are:
Knowing what you want and need
Prioritizing issues
Knowing your rights
Communicating well
Problem solving
Knowing how to assert yourself
We help people find information and connect them to the resources and services that can assist them. We provide support as they sort through information, we listen and ask questions as they decide what action is best for them. We help people focus on what they know and want, rather than what others think is best for them.
How do I get in touch?
Call (709) 722-4031, email info@empowernl.ca, or use the website.
Listed in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
4 Escasoni Pl, St. John's, NL A1A 3R6
4 Escasoni Pl, St. John's, NL A1A 3R6St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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