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 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 |
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2020 Supports Broker Classroom Certification -Please Note you MUST PREREGISTER for this training Thursday, March 5th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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2020 Supports Broker Classroom Certification - Please Note you MUST PREREGISTER for this training Friday, March 6th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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ASL Level 3 Fridays Spring 2020 Friday, March 6th to Friday, May 8th 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Webinar: "The ADA: A Recap in Plain Language" Monday, March 16th 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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