News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Harrisburg, PA (December 15, 2025) - The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $70 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to help low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in Pennsylvania communities. The program, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations’ efforts to revitalize communities, will support 405 projects across the Commonwealth, including Barber National Institute's children's behavioral health center in downtown Erie.

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Erie, PA (December 15, 2025) - Congratulations to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Roselyn Spearman on receiving a spotlight recognition on the Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources (PAR) Network's website.

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Erie, PA (Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025) - Thryve Labs, an AI-powered caregiving technology company, today took the next step in a pilot partnership with Barber National Institute to deploy intelligent monitoring technology in community homes serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. 

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Erie, PA (Nov. 10, 2025) - One of the Elizabeth Lee Black School’s most groundbreaking initiatives is an adaptive kitchen, a fully accessible culinary learning space, filled almost exclusively with small appliances from the Beautiful® by Drew line. 

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