Disability Empowerment Center of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties

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.

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(717) 394-1890 | Main

(717) 769-2922 | Lebanon

(717) 208-8593 | Sorenson VP

"DEC is a place where

everyone accepts me

for who I am.

It is part

of my lifeline."

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.

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All in person events are cancelled or postponed until further notice. Please check our Facebook and Twitter feeds for information on upcoming virtual events.

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Disability Empowerment Center

3 months ago

Rent and utility relief available starting today. More information here: www.lchra.com/rent/ ... See MoreSee Less

COVID-19 Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance | Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities

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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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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

#FreedomFriday #Inclusion Announcing: Nursing Home Transition Lunch & Learn!Please join us for an online education session on a new program that we are very excited about! We are Introducing Deb Stumpf, our Nursing Home Transition Specialist. She will be working with individuals who are currently in congregant settings who have a desire to live in the community. This will give you an opportunity to ‘meet’ Deb, watch a short video and ask questions. Please email or call Katrina at 717-394-1890 or kstirn@decpa.org to register or for more information. March 26, 2021 11:30 AM-1 PM Click here to sign up: bit.ly/3uAoBihDEC attempts to provide all necessary reasonable accommodations, but we need advance notice. If you are planning to attend and need accommodations, please contact us today. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

We are starting up our "Meet the DEC Staff" series again with Deb Stumpf! We are so thankful she is back!! #ThankfulThursday Read more here: ow.ly/aE9k50DIZfi ... See MoreSee Less

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...

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14 Jun

Get ready for Prime Day! Sign up for AmazonSmile and select Disability Empowerment Center, Inc. as your preferred charity at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-2740932. Shop for deals at http://smile.amazon.com, or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon app, and AmazonSmile will donate to us

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11 Jun

In honor of #pridemonth2021, a few tips from Crip Camp on holding #accessible events. #FreedomFriday #loveislove

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31 May

Please note, DEC offices will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, June 1.

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24 May

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20 May

check out the PA LINK to Aging & Disability Resources Area 13 Youtube channel: http://ow.ly/F7BO50EQIxc

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