For immediate release (St. John’s, NL—December 4, 2017) The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL (CODNL) celebrates the finale of its #EverydayPower social media campaign today. Over 25 publicly submitted video and photo stories were selected as daily features, sharing read more…
Read More...We break disability stereotypes. What’s your everyday power? On Monday, November 6th, the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities will roll out our “Everyday Power” social media campaign, designed to raise awareness in our communities and challenge disability stereotypes. We’re thrilled read more…
Read More...What is Giving Tuesday all about? Giving Tuesday is a day when charities, business and individuals come together to celebrate giving. It falls on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017. CODNL is excited to be part of Giving Tuesday again this year. Your read more…
Read More...The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL applauds the powerful “Access Denied” series led by CBC journalist Ramona Dearing. The series begins October 22, addressing many issues that people with disabilities face, from public washrooms that aren’t accessible to being socially isolated to read more…
Read More...Are you a Newfoundlander or Labradorian with a disability? Show us how you live and thrive each day, by demonstrating your own “everyday power.” The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – NL have issued a Call for Submissions from members read more…
Read More...For immediate release (St. John’s, NL—August 22, 2017) The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – NL has released a position statement in response to increasing public calls for support from concerned and frustrated members of the public around lack of read more…
Read More...MEDIA RELEASE Safeguards required to avoid discrimination, coercion regarding Medical Aid in Dying For immediate release (St. John’s, NL—July 25, 2017) The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – NL has released a position statement in response to a recent article read more…
Read More...Each year, the Coalition provides scholarship opportunities to three outstanding high school students who self-identify as living with a disability and are entering post-secondary studies in the Fall. These scholarships are presented in partnership with Scotiabank and Husky Energy. This read more…
Read More...Each year, the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – NL presents four Inclusion Awards to highlight the important work being done by community champions across the province. This year’s recipients included: City Tire & Auto – Inclusion Award (Business). Sponsored read more…
Read More...Inclusion Awards and Scholarships Highlight Community Champions For immediate release (St. John’s, NL—June 8, 2017) The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – NL announced seven awards this evening at the Annual General Meeting at the Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference read more…
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