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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ASL Course 1 Fall/Winter 2019 - Mondays Monday, October 21st to Monday, January 6th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Course 2 Fall/Winter 2019/2020 -Tuesdays Tuesday, October 22nd to Tuesday, January 7th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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American Sign Language Level 3 Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Thursdays Thursday, October 24th to Thursday, January 9th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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American Sign Language Level 4/5 Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Fridays Friday, October 25th to Friday, January 10th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Webinar: "The ADA: Transitioning Out of School for Students with Developmental Disabilities" Monday, November 18th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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Education Session on Community Health Choices (CHC) Wednesday, November 20th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lancaster Chamber |
Upcoming Fundraisers
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EXTRAORDINARY GIVE Friday, November 22nd All Day |
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GIVING Party at the Ware Center!! Friday, November 22nd 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Millersville University’s Ware Center |
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DEC the Halls Annual Event & Silent Auction 2019 Wednesday, December 4th 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emerald Foundation |
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