Disability
Advocacy
- ALS Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about ALS, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with ALS. Contact: Cheryl Power (Executive Director) - cheryl@alsnl.ca, 709-634-9499.
- Alzheimer Society - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with these disorders. Contact: info@alzheimernl.ca, 709-576-0608.
- Arthritis Society: Raising awareness about arthritis, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with arthritis. Contact: 709-579-8190.
- Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with an autism spectrum disorder. Contact: info@autism.nf.net, 709-722-2803.
- Canadian Association for Retired Persons, Inc.: National organization advocating for the interests of Canadian seniors. Contact: Sharron Callahan (President) - nl@carp.ca, 709-690-1238.
- Canadian Council of the Blind: Raising awareness about visual impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with visual impairments. Contact: ccb@ccbnational.net, 1-877-304-0968 (national line).
- Provincial chapters including NL.
- The CCB Helen Keller Club: Grand Falls-Windsor chapter of the Canadian Council for the Blind. Contact: 709-489-7327.
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Association: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hearing impairments. Contact: info@chha-nl.ca, 709-753-3224 (local) or 1-888-753-3224 (main).
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about visual impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with visual impairments. Contact: 1-800-563-2642 (main, toll-free).
- Epilepsy Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about epilepsy, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with epilepsy. Contact: info@epilepsynl.com, 709-722-0502.
- Genetic Aortic Disorders Association of Canada: Raising awareness about genetic aortic disorders like Marfan syndrome, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with these disorders. Contact: info@gadacanada.ca, 1-866-722-1722 (national line).
- Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about learning disabilities and providing tutoring services to youth. Contact: info@ldanl.ca, 709-753-1445.
- Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada: Raising awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as advocating for and supporting those with MS. Contact: zita1724@gmail.com, 709-368-2009.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living: Provincial association focusing on advocating for, raising awareness about, and providing support to those living with disabilities. Contact: nlacl@nlacl.ca, 709-722-0790.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hearing impairments. Contact: nlad@nlad.org, 709-726-6672.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association: Raising awareness about brain injuries, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with a brain injury. Contact: nlbia2011@gmail.com, 709-579-3070.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society: Raising awareness about down syndrome, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with down syndrome. Contact: nldss@nl.rogers.com, 709-738-3336 (local) or 1-877-738-3336 (toll-free).
- Parkinson Society Newfoundland & Labrador: Raising awareness about Parkinson's disease, as well as advocating for and supporting those with Parkinson's. Contact: 709-754-4428 (local) or 1-800-567-7020 (toll-free).
- People First of Newfoundland and Labrador: Advocating for and providing support to those living with disabilities. Contact: peoplefirst@nl.rogers.com.
- SeniorsNL: Providing support, information, and services to seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: info@seniorsnl.ca, 709-737-2333 (local) or 1-800-563-5599 (toll-free).
- Spinal Cord Injury - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about spinal cord injuries, as well as advocating for and providing support to those living with a spinal cord injury. Contact: 709-753-5901 (local) or 1-877-783-5901 (toll-free).
At Memorial University
- Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research: Conduct, support, and translate research surrounding health. Contact: nlcahr@mun.ca, 709-777-6993.
- Student Life: Helping students be successful at Memorial through provision of supports, guidance, and community connections. Contact: Dr. Shannon Lewis-Simpson - smlewis@mun.ca, 709-864-2607.
- The Blundon Centre: Providing academic support to Memorial students. Contact: blundon@mun.ca, 709-864-2156.
- Community Health & Humanities Health Research Unit
Employment and Life Skills Support
- Ability Employment Corporation: Provides employment support to those experiencing barriers to employment like a disability, mental health issues, or a criminal record. Contact: aec@nf.aibn.com, 709-468-2237 (Bonavista), or 709-466-1670 (Clarenville).
- Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with an autism spectrum disorder. Contact: info@autism.nf.net, 709-722-2803.
- Avalon Employment, Inc.: Employment support for those with developmental disabilities in St. John's. Contact: aei@avalonemploy.com, 709-579-4866.
- Bridges Employment Corporation: Employment support for those living with a disability, based out of Fortune. Contact: 709-832-2090.
- Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work: National organization providing employment support for those living with a disability.
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about visual impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with visual impairments. Contact: 1-800-563-2642 (main, toll-free).
- Community Employment Corporation: Employment support in the Grand Falls-Windsor region for those living with a disability. Contact: Peter Budgells (Manager/coordinator) - pbudgell@nfld.net, 709-482-5643.
- Driving for people with disabilities:
- Car Modifications for Persons with Disabilities
- A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Cars for Persons with Disabilities
- Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support and programs to those living with disabilities. Contact: info@eastersealsnl.ca, 709-754-1399 (local) or 1-800-601-6767 (toll-free).
- Empower - The Disability Resource Centre: Providing employment services and support to those living with a disability, based out of St. John's. Contact: info@empowernl.ca, 709-722-4031 (local) or 1-866-722-4031 (toll-free).
- Genesis Employment Corporation: Provides employment services to those living with a developmental disability in the Placentia and Cape Shore regions. Contact: angie.lannon@nf.aibn.com, 709-227-2202.
- The Hub - Physically Disabled Service Centre: Providing employment to those with physical disabilities in catering and printing services, based out of St. John's. Contact: thehub@nfld.net, 709-754-0352.
- Labrador West Employment Corporation: Provides employment support to those with developmental disorders, based out of Labrador City. Contact: emploco@crrstv.net, 709-944-3045.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf: Raising awareness about hearing impairments, as well as advocating for and supporting those living with hearing impairments. Contact: nlad@nlad.org, 709-726-6672.
- Spinal Cord Injury - Newfoundland and Labrador: Raising awareness about spinal cord injuries, as well as advocating for and providing support to those living with a spinal cord injury. Contact: 709-753-5901 (local) or 1-877-783-5901 (toll-free).
- The Vera Perlin Society: Providing support to those with developmental disabilities in the St. John's area. Contact: 709-739-6017, veraperlinsociety@nfld.net.
- Waypoints: Providing support to children, youth, and families in terms of education, employment, health, housing, and social inclusion. Contact: Rick Kelly (Executive Director) -rickkelly@waypointsnl.ca, 709-368-6390; Hugo McCarthy (Project Manager) - 709-738-3255.
Government
- Conseil Scolaire Francophone Provincial de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador: The French language school district of NL. Contact: conseil@csfp.nl.ca, 709-722-6324 (local) or 1-888-794-6324 (toll-free).
- Department of Advanced Education, Skills, and Labour: Provincial department responsible for supporting education and employment. Contact: aesl@gov.nl.ca.
- Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Support: Provincial department working around childhood, aging, disability, at-risk youth, health promotion, poverty reduction, etc. Contact: : CSSDInfo@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0760 (local) or 1-855-729-2044 (toll-free).
- Department of Health and Community Services: Department of the NL government responsible for providing health and community services, promoting health, and engaging in policy development. Contact: Main - healthinfo@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-4984 (Main); By Department.
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: List of services provided by the provincial government relating to all social determinants of health.
- Human Resource Secretariat: Designing and promoting policy to improve and support the workplace. Contact: HRSServiceCentre@gov.nl.ca.
- Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities: Support those living with a disability in joining the workforce. Contact: openingdoors@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-5881 (local) or 1-888-729-7690 (toll-free).
- Newfoundland and Labrador English School District: The English language school district of NL. Contact: 709-758-2372.
- Local contacts.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Education Foundation: Raises money for the NL English school district. Contact: foundation@nlesd.ca, 709-758-2382.
- Public Health Agency of Canada Atlantic: Atlantic regional office of PHAC, with programs focusing on population-level health and programs focused on specific populations like Aboriginal communities and early childhood. Contact: 1-844-280-5020 (National Line).
- Service Canada Newfoundland and Labrador: Listing of all NL locations providing numerous government services and benefits.
Health Services
- Central Health: Providing health and community services in the central region of Newfoundland.
- Volunteering: Contact - joanna.king@centralhealth.nl.ca, 709-256-5537 or 709-292-2179.
- South and Central Health Foundation: Raising money for the central health region in NL. Contact: schf@centralhealth.nl.ca, 709-292-2360.
- Definitions - Health and Wellness: Provides multidisciplinary health services such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, and personal training. Contact: info@definitionsonline.com, 709-576-3339.
- Eastern Health: Providing health and community services in the eastern region of Newfoundland.
- Listing of services by community with contact information.
- Volunteering: Contact - volunteer.resources@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4451.
- Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre: Children's hospital located in St. John's. Contact: 709-777-6300.
- Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation: Raising money for the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre. Contact: janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4640.
- Perinatal Program Newfoundland and Labrador: Follow-up clinic at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre for newborns, typically those considered at risk for developmental delays. Contact: ppnl@easternhealth.ca, 709-777-4656.
- In Motion Health Centre, Inc.: Provides multidisciplinary health services such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic services in St. John's. Contact: 709-747-5945 (Hamlyn Road) or 709-745-5945 (Topsail Road).
- Labrador Grenfall Health: Providing health and community services in Labrador. Contact: 1-855-897-2267 (main).
- Proactive Wellness and Fitness: Provides private health care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Contact: ropewalk@proactivephysio.ca, 709-722-9165.
- Rainbow Riders Newfoundland and Labrador: Offers therapeutic horseback riding for children living with a disability. Contact: rainbowridersnl@gmail.com, 709-738-1055.
- Western Health: Providing health and community services in the western region of Newfoundland.
Housing Support
- L'Arche Avalon: Housing support for those with intellectual disabilities. Contact: office@larcheavalon.ca.
- Key Assets NL: Residential care and/or support for youth with complex needs. Contact: info@keyassetsnl.ca, 709-579-1624.
- Pleasant Manor Corporation: Providing supportive housing and mental health services for those with mental health issues. Contact: pleasantmanor1@bellaliant.net, 709-739-7329.
Social Support
- Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability: National organization dedicated to supporting Canadians living with a disability. Contact: nf@ala.ca, 1-800-771-0663.
- Best Buddies Canada: Pairs students with those living with a disability to form a supportive friendship. Contact: info@bestbuddies.ca, 1-888-779-0061 (head office).
- Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on helping those living with disabilities participate in winter sports like skiing. Contact: Marg Tibbo (CADS NL representative) - 709-753-3625.
- Canadian Progress Club: Club focusing on community development, with a focus in NL for fundraising for organizations working with disability (e. g. The Vera Perlin Society). Contact: 709-727-3776.
- Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador: Providing support and programs to those living with disabilities. Contact: info@eastersealsnl.ca, 709-754-1399 (local) or 1-800-601-6767 (toll-free).
- Interpreting Services Newfoundland and Labrador: Connecting interpreters with those with hearing impairments in NL. Contact: isnl@nfld.com, 709-753-5621 (voice), 709-753-5620 (tty).
- Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp: Bishop's Falls summer camp with a focus on including those living with a disability. Contact: max.camp@xplornet.com, 709-258-5862.
- Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador: Helping NL residents be active and promoting active lifestyles. Contact: info@recreationnl.com, 709-729-3892.
- Special Olympics - Newfoundland and Labrador: Organization focusing on inclusion for those living with a disability through sports participation. Contact: Trish Williams (Executive Director) -trishw@sonl.ca, 709-738-1923 (local) or 1-877-738-1913 (toll-free).
- The Vera Perlin Society: Providing support to those with developmental disabilities in the St. John's area. Contact: 709-739-6017, veraperlinsociety@nfld.net.