Disability Empowerment Center (DEC)

Disability Services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Lancaster, Lebanon.

Phone: (717) 394-1890

Address: 941 Wheatland Avenue, Ste 201, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603

Website: https://decpa.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Jaclyn Michelle Nagle. Email: decinfo@decpa.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/pennsylvania).

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Frequently asked questions about Disability Empowerment Center (DEC)

How do I contact Disability Empowerment Center (DEC)?

You can call Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) at (717) 394-1890 or visit 941 Wheatland Avenue, Ste 201 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://decpa.org/.

What services does Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Lancaster, Lebanon.

Are services at Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) at (717) 394-1890 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) offer services in other languages?

Call Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) at (717) 394-1890 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.