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
After Hours Contact
717-663-8112 | Service Coordination
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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American Sign Language (ASL) Story and Craft Time with Snacks! Friday, March 29th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Lunch & Learn: Feeling Safe, Being Safe Wednesday, April 3rd 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Disability Empowerment Center |
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Lunch & Learn: Client Assistance Program Wednesday, May 1st 11:00 am - 1:00 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