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.
Upcoming DEC & Community Events
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Circle of PEERS Support Group Wednesday, January 29th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting(CAC) Tuesday, February 11th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm York OVR District Office |
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Office Closed: President's Day Monday, February 17th All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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Circle of PEERS Support Group Wednesday, February 26th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Level 1 Mondays Spring 2020 Monday, March 2nd to Monday, May 4th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Level 2 Wednesdays Spring 2020 Wednesday, March 4th to Wednesday, May 6th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
Center Locations
Lancaster Center
941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 201
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