Breaking through the barriers to Independent Living.
The Disability Empowerment Center is the Center for Independent Living serving Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. DEC is a private, nonprofit, nonresidential organization run by and for people with disabilities. We dedicate our efforts to breaking through the barriers to Independent Living.
Contact DEC
(717) 394-1890 | Main
(717) 769-2922 | Lebanon
(717) 208-8593 | Sorenson VP
We offer the 5 Core Services that every Center for Independent Living offers including Independent Living Skills, Peer Mentoring, Information and Referral, Transition and Advocacy. We also offer many other services for individuals with disabilities, free of charge.
All in person events are cancelled or postponed until further notice. Please check our Facebook and Twitter feeds for information on upcoming virtual events.
Upcoming DEC & Community Events
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Easter Fun with Kim on Zoom Wednesday, April 21st All Day |
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Nursing Home Transition Q and A w/ Program Manager Deb Stumpf Thursday, May 20th 11:30 am - 12:45 pm |
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We intend to start processing applications by 3/22/2021 and expect a large number of applications for this assistance. This is not a first come first serve program and applications will be prioritized...
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Meet the DEC Staff: Deb Stumpf - DECPA
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We like to take a moment on our blog to introduce you to the hardworking people that make up our staff at the Disability Empowerment Center. Today we introduce you to Deborah Stumpf, Nursing Home Tran...Twitter Feed
March 13 to April 15 is National Deaf History Month. This month includes a few important events in history for Deaf Community. On April 8, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill authorizing the institution that would become Gallaudet University to confer college degrees.
April is #FairHousing Month!! This year's theme, 'Fair Housing: More Than Just Words', reflects a commitment to advancing equity in housing and the importance of increasing awareness of everyone's right to fair housing. Visit http://ow.ly/ChKY50EiRq4 for a guide
In honor of Women's History Month we wanted to share some empowering stories of women with disabilities you may not know about, but should #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth http://ow.ly/aFn550DWd8Y
Center Locations
Lancaster Center
941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite B-1
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Lebanon Center
243 Schneider Drive
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17046
Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm