Disability Support in St. John’s

Disability Support in St. John’s

Various disability support services cater to all residents. Here are some organizations providing such services:

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Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services
Address: 1st Floor, West Block, Confederation Building, 100 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL
Website: gov.nl.ca/hcs/personsdisabilities/
Services: Provides policy direction, funding, and operational standards for programs and services to individuals with disabilities and their families, including the Special Assistance Program and Home Support Program.

Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Phone: (709) 729-2480
Website: gov.nl.ca/ipgs/disabilities/
Services: Offers employment and training support for persons with disabilities, including the Supported Employment Newfoundland and Labrador program, which develops and maintains job opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
Services: Supports job seekers with disabilities in finding meaningful employment and assists businesses in hiring persons with disabilities.

Empower, The Disability Resource Centre
Address: 4 Escasoni Place, St. John’s, NL
Phone: (709) 722-4031
Website: empowernl.ca
Services: Provides support, resources, and opportunities for empowerment, enabling persons with disabilities to make informed choices about their lives. Services include career services, adaptive technology assessments, and advocacy.

Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador (COD NL)
Address: St. John’s, NL
Phone: (709) 722-7011
Website: codnl.ca
Services: Advocates for an inclusive and equitable society for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living with disabilities. Offers employment resources and systemic advocacy.

Momentum Developmental Support
Address: 13-15 Duffy Place, St. John’s, NL A1B 4M6
Phone: 1-888-461-0034
Services: Enhances futures for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individualized support plans, including residential care and community integration.