Equipment Loan Program
Easter Seals NL offers an equipment loan program to families and participants looking to utilize equipment to participate in outdoor recreational activities. Equipment such as Trailriders, Hippocamp, Ice Sledges, and Snowcoach along with others are available for a short-term loan for any of our Easter Seals families, participants, community groups, or schools to loan.
The equipment loan program allows families and participants to access unique adaptive equipment while avoiding financial strain. The equipment loan is available free of charge to both participants of Easter Seals NL and general community members. All equipment is stored and maintained by Easter Seals NL.
To inquire about available equipment and to book a loan please contact a member of the Recreation Program Department. It is recommended to contact ahead of time to book for dates you are interested in as the loan program is first come first serve basis.
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Recreation Programs
Changing Lives
Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador offers over 20 programs and services that help persons with disabilities, ranging from camps, recreational activities, to creative expression through music, dance and art, family events, to employment and educational disability awareness programs. These programs successfully assist those with disabilities in achieving new heights year after year. This includes everything from increased physical ability and self-esteem, to securing meaningful employment.
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Camps
Expanding Horizons
Easter Seals NL Camps is a place where everyone is welcome, it is a safe and secure place for participants and families to connect and have fun. Camp provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the camp experience. Camp promotes independence for campers and allows them to have new experiences and expand their horizons.
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Employment And Educational Services
Creating Awareness & Opportunities
Why hire someone with a disability? High retention: retention rates are 72% higher among people with disabilities which saves on training costs. Low absenteeism: studies have shown that people with disabilities have lower absenteeism when compared to the labour pool at large. Hard working: recent surveys indicate that 90% of workers with disabilities received 'good' or 'excellent' performance ratings from managers.
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Projects & Initiatives
Breaking Down Barriers
Your contribution to our organization’s projects and initiatives helps us to continue to break down barriers and provide programs and services in a fully accessible and inclusive building, park and playground.
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Socials & Family Events
There are many seasonal and special events that take place at Easter Seals throughout the year, including Family events and Social events. These are different from regular program registrations.
Family events include: Breakfast with Santa, Halloween party, and Winter Carnival. These events break down barriers that families have in everyday life, and allow them to connect in a fun environment. We provide an environment that allows the family to be together and relax. These events also give families a chance to connect with other families in similar but different situations.
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