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A Focus on Functional Living Skills Part 2

A Focus on Functional Living Skills Part 2

Posted on April 23rd, 2026 at 5:14 PM

ERIE, Pa. (April 22, 2026) - Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, Barber National Institute executive vice president joined Erie News Now and Amanda Post "on the blue couches" to share tips on knowing where to start when teaching functional living skills to those with autism or other developmental disabilities.

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Barber National Institute announces Lake Erie Odyssey, a new adapted obstacle course event

Barber National Institute announces Lake Erie Odyssey, a new adapted obstacle course event

Posted on April 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 PM

ERIE, Pa. (April 22, 2026)- Barber National Institute today announced the launch of Lake Erie Odyssey, a new adapted obstacle course event designed for teens and adults with disabilities, following national recognition of an adapted experience that originated within Barber Beast on the Bay. 

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A Focus on Functional Living Skills

A Focus on Functional Living Skills

Posted on April 16th, 2026 at 9:09 PM

ERIE, Pa (April 15, 2026) - Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, Barber National Institute executive vice president joined Erie News Now and Amanda Post "on the blue couches" to share a new resource published by Barber National Institute for families, caregivers, and clinicians. 

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Barber National Institute, LECOM Behavioral Health take coordinated action to strengthen services

Barber National Institute, LECOM Behavioral Health take coordinated action to strengthen services

Posted on April 13th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

ERIE, Pa. (April 13, 2026) - Barber National Institute and LECOM Behavioral Health announced today a coordinated realignment of behavioral health services, under which Barber National Institute will integrate select behavioral health services into its existing children, youth, and adult programs, while LECOM Behavioral Health will expand its role to continue community‑based behavioral health services currently provided by Barber National Institute, ensuring individuals and families have a clear path to care.

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