News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or other special needs often face unique dangers when they are out in the community or online. The Barber National Institute will offer a free presentation specially developed for adults to help them learn strategies for staying safe.

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Barber Institute Celebrates DSP Week

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A Pittsburgh band comprised of adults with autism will perform at the kick off dance for Expanding Social Opportunities (ESO) program at the Barber National Institute on Friday, Sept. 15.

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Supported by the PA Office of Developmental Programs Presents... An Everyday Life for All: An Overview of the LifeCourse Framework

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It's back and better than ever! The fifth annual Barber Beast on the Bay Adapted Course is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Waldameer Park.

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Another successful Bike Camp! Thanks to donors to the Barber Foundation for funding this experience and helping children learn to ride!

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Joe and Rhonda Schember have been devoted volunteers and supporters for many years, and we are honored to have them as chair couple for the 2017 Christmas Ball that will be held Dec. 9 at the Bayfront Convention Center.

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Janine Calabrese, who learned to swim at the Barber National Institute Pool, was inducted into the Erie Sports Hall of Fame! Janine was a gold medal winner in swimming in the national Special Olympics!

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We are proud to be working with Tobii Dynavox on research to help our students improve communication.

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More than 130 golfers turned out at Riverside Golf Course in Cambridge Springs, PA on Thursday, June 15, 2017 to vie for the coveted top prize - an authentic shillelagh handcrafted in Ireland.

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