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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DEC Closed Monday, September 6th All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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NBC to air Paralympics in prime time for first time ever
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1,200 hours of programming will air across NBC's linear and digital channels from the Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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For the first time , the Paralympics will be broadcast in prime time, starting on August 24 with the Opening Ceremonies. #WellnessWednesday https://www.wthr.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/nbc-paralympics-prime-time/507-f0689032-4016-42c5-aacd-8bef318e96cb?fbclid=IwAR1r730CRzH-BjJapIe3L0QKRZlwYP25JPDnTndV5tAv0L33GDuAW_8yDko
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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