Disability Empowerment Center - Independent Living Center

Below is the information for Disability Empowerment Center, a Independent Living Center in Lancaster PA :
Address: 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 201
Lancaster, PA 17603
Contact Phone: (717) 394-1890
Fax: (717) 394-7930
Website: http://www.disabilityempowermentcenter.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

Lancaster County HA
Housing Authority
202 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603 | 0.8 mile away
(717)394-0793
Lancaster City HA
Housing Authority
325 Church Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 | 1.2 miles away
(717)397-2835
TABOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC
Housing Counseling Agency
308 E King St
LANCASTER, PA 17602-5013 | 1.4 miles away
717-397-5182
Community Action Program of Lancaster County
Community Action Agency
601 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603 | 1.4 miles away
717-299-7301
SACA DEVELOPMENT CORP
Housing Counseling Agency
453 S. Lime St.
LANCASTER, PA 17602-3649 | 1.4 miles away
717-399-4292
Community Action Program of Lancaster County - Columbia (Outreach Office)
Community Action Agency
400 Chestnut Street
Columbia, PA 17512 | 9.5 miles away
717-684-8047
Community Action Program of Lancaster County - Ephrata (Outreach Office)
Community Action Agency
40 East Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522 | 12.4 miles away
717-733-6562
Community Action Program of Lancaster County - Quarryville (Outreach Office)
Community Action Agency
349 Buck Road, Suite 1
Quarryville, PA 17566 | 12.9 miles away
717-786-4468

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