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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2019 ADA Celebration Picnic Wednesday, July 24th 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion # 22 |
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ASL Course 1 Fall 2019 - Mondays Monday, July 29th to Monday, October 7th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Course 2 Fall 2019 -Tuesdays Tuesday, July 30th to Tuesday, October 1st 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Circle of PEERS Support Group Wednesday, July 31st 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Course 3 Fall 2019- Fridays Friday, August 2nd to Friday, October 4th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Job Building Skills Group Tuesday, August 6th 1:00 pm - 3:00 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