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.
All events cancelled or postponed until further notice. Please check our Facebook and Twitter feeds for updates.
Upcoming DEC & Community Events
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Office Closed - Fourth of July Friday, July 3rd All Day |
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Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting(CAC) Tuesday, August 11th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm York OVR District Office |
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Offices Closed-Labor Day Monday, September 7th All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting(CAC) Tuesday, November 10th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm York OVR District Office |
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Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26th to Friday, November 27th All Day Disability Empowerment Center |
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Office Closed: Christmas Holiday Thursday, December 24th to Friday, December 25th All Day |
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Join Lebanon Community Health Center on June 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 920 Church St. Lebanon, PA 17046 for FREE food distribution, information, masks, hand sanitizer, and more! COVID-19 testing for people with symptoms will also be available. Call 717-272-2700 for more information.
We are currently experiencing issues with our telephone service, please bear with us as we figure things out.
From Lancaster Stands Up..It's voting day! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. We are currently in the middle of a pandemic, and we want every person to stay as safe as possible if you are going to the polls. Here are some tips:
1. Wear a mask 😷
2. Stay 6 feet apart from others while standing in line 🚶♀️ 🚶♂️
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 🖐
4. Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer 💦👐
Use this link to find your polling place 🗳https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pa…/pollingplaceinfo.aspx
or check here if you know your voting district/precinct: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/319/Polling-Locations
With the advent of mail-in balloting, changes to voting machines and impacts of COVID-19, there are a number of likely scenarios that could occur that might impede voters. Here is a guide for how best to address these issues, should they arise: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1i3VusO8ZRo344JvgGBjFBbBQH0...
Some polling locations have changed. Check this out for the most updated information
Polling Locations | Lancaster County, PA - Official Website
co.lancaster.pa.us
Browse through the polling locations in Lancaster County.People are accidentally throwing out their stimulus payments — because they look like junk mail
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The latest round of stimulus checks was issued in the form of prepaid debit cards — in plain white envelopes that don't bear any federal markings.Twitter Feed
The next session of ASL classes is posted! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/disability-empowerment-center-10726283047
Staff met with the co-founder and CEO of Sugey One, @RichEverts. Sugey One is an at home, artificial intelligence system for individuals with Alzheimers and Autism. We are planning another session in the spring for anyone interested. #Artificialintelligence #Autism #Alzheimers
Have you been curious about Sign Language? Classes forming now for Fall/ Winter. To register or for more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/disability-empowerment-center-10726283047
Spots are still available for our upcoming ASL Classes!
the schedule next session for American Sign Language (ASL classes is available. Click here for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/disability-empowerment-center-10726283047 #ASL #SignLanguage
the schedule next session for American Sign Language (ASL classes is available. Click here for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/disability-empowerment-center-10726283047 #ASL #SignLanguage
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