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Advocating for your child

If your child has a disability, autism, or additional needs, you are their strongest voice. These organizations can help you understand your rights, navigate school and health systems, and speak up with confidence — you don't have to figure it out alone.

Advocacy organizations

Always confirm details directly with the organization. Listings marked "Needs review" are still being verified.

Accessible NL

Needs review

A public Facebook community focused on accessibility in Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing resources, events, and advocacy for people with disabilities. Search 'Accessible NL' on Facebook to join.

Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Needs review

Supports individuals and families affected by autism through information, family navigation, and community programs.

St. John's, NL

Canadian Disability Alliance

Needs review

A grassroots advocacy group working to persuade all levels of government to support persons with disabilities and their families, including respite care, in-home services, and financial assistance. This is a Facebook group — search 'Canadian Disability Alliance' on Facebook to join.

Canada-wide

Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Needs review

National human rights organization advocating for an inclusive and accessible Canada for people with disabilities.

Canada-wide

Disability Policy Office (Government of NL)

Needs review

Government of NL office supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities through policy, information, and the Provincial Disability Council.

St. John's, NL

Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador

Verified

Provincial organization offering programs and services for people with disabilities and their families in Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's, NL

Inclusion Canada

Needs review

National federation advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Canada-wide

Inclusion Canada Newfoundland and Labrador

Needs review

Provincial non-profit advocating for the inclusion and rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's, NL

NL Association of the Deaf

Needs review

A public Facebook community (1.5K members) for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing events, resources, and advocacy. Search 'NL Association of the Deaf' on Facebook to join.

People First Newfoundland and Labrador

Needs review

Provincial organization of people labeled with intellectual disabilities, advocating for their rights, inclusion, and quality of life in Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's, NL