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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Bingo Party on Zoom!! Wednesday, January 27th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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Offices Closed-President's Day Monday, February 15th All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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Office Closed: Good Friday Friday, April 2nd All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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Inauguration praised for inclusive messaging, including ASL Pledge of Allegiance
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The Biden-Harris administration has made public statements promising the inclusion of people with disabilities.
'Zoom fatigue' is setting in: What it is and how to prevent it | CBC News
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Although the term may not be found in psychology textbooks, experts say "Zoom fatigue," named for the popular videoconferencing software, has become all too common in the COVID-19 era, with so many pe...
Jesse Swoyer, Trainer and Motivational Speaker – Harrisburg, PA
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Jesse Swoyer, BA, ACE, ACSM/NCHPAD has been recognized in the personal training industry as a finalist for Personal Fitness Professional Trainer of the Year 2015 and 2018 and 2018 Jefferson Awards Fou...
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Inauguration praised for inclusive messaging including ASL Pledge of Allegiance http://ow.ly/KjAs50DeRcC #inclusion #asl # FreedomFriday
As a lot of us continue to work remotely, this article gives us some tips to fight "Zoom Fatigue".
#WellnessWednesdayhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/zoom-fatigue-is-setting-in-1.5585933
Jesse Swoyer offers virtual classes throughout the week on his social media platforms to get us moving. Join him today at http://JesseSwoyer.com
Thank you to PA 211 East for compiling this list of #free #christmas and #newyears meals
2Center 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