News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Erie, PA (Sept. 12, 2023) – Barber National Institute is pleased to celebrate the nationally recognized Direct Support Professionals Week, September 10 through 16. Direct Support Professionals – or DSPs – are caregivers specifically trained to care for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. At Barber National Institute, a nonprofit organization, 800 DSPs provide care for 1100 individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Project Funded by $39,000 Grant from Erie Insurance.

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The Barber National Institute has appointed two new senior vice presidents to its leadership team.

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A fresh new look welcomed guests to the Barber National Institute Bollinger Campus’ open house concluding a $1.4 million capital campaign.

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The community is invited to join the Barber National Institute Bollinger Campus for an Open House to celebrate our renovations!

The event will be held Thursday, June 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bollinger Campus, 44 North State Street, North Warren, PA.  Tours of the new facilities and refreshments will be available; a dedication is set for 5:15 p.m.

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The Barber National Institute collaborated with WQLN Public television to discuss the challenges and opportunities for persons with autism as they transition from school into the adult system.

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Artists were recognized in the 2023 Jay & Mona Kang Art Show and Sale for their exceptional work.

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The community is invited to attend a celebratory mass for Gertrude A. Barber, Servant of God.

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After four years away, Beast & Brews made its triumphant return on Thursday, March 9.

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The holidays were a little extra merry and bright for a group of lucky Direct Support Professionals. Intellectual Disabilities Services raffled off a total of 90 gift cards to direct care staff in residential and day services in all of our locations across the commonwealth.

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