Disability Empowerment Center

🌍 Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025!

Today, December 3, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and leadership of people with disabilities, while recommitting to advancing disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility in every part of our communities.

This year’s theme — “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress” — reminds us that true progress is only possible when everyone can participate fully and equally.

✨ Why This Day Matters
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights, dignity, and well-being of people with disabilities and raises awareness about the barriers many still face in accessing employment, healthcare, transportation, housing, and community life.

➡️ 🔎 Key Focus Areas for 2025:

✅ Accessibility in all environments

✅ Equal opportunities in education, employment, and community life

✅ Strengthening health and social protection systems

✅ Removing barriers to full participation and leadership

✅ Advancing disability-inclusive policy and innovation

At Disability Empowerment Center, we remain committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed, independent lives and advocating for inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

💜 Let’s continue working together toward a more accessible, equitable, and empowered future!

Just sharing...

Aster Place will be accepting applications for the waiting list. Conveniently located in Manheim Township, between Neffsville & Lititz, near Lancaster Airport on Route 501, Aster Place Apartments offer a peaceful, inviting setting. This general-occupancy community comprises 66 two- and three-bedroom apartments (no one-bedroom apartments). The on-site community building and nearby park provide additional recreational space for the families and individuals who call Aster Place home. Minimum and maximum income limits apply. Rent includes water, sewer, and trash removal. General Occupancy Community.

Professionally managed by HDC MidAtlantic. Equal Housing Opportunity. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Community Manager at 717-581-1337 or email [email protected]

Thank you,
The HDC MidAtlantic Team

Aster Place
201 Starflower View, Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: 717-581-1337 TTY 711
[email protected]