News & Updates - Barber National Institute

2018 Disability Employment Awareness Event

Posted on October 19th, 2018 at 9:15 AM

Over 40 adults who found community employment over the past year were celebrated in honor of National Disabilities Employment Month!

Fun & Fashion at the Ladies Only Luncheon

Posted on October 16th, 2018 at 2:05 PM

A new line of scarves designed by students in the Elizabeth Lee Black School is just one of the exciting features of the Ladies Only Luncheon that will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Kahkwa Club.

Beast Fundraisers Set Record

Posted on September 10th, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Barber Beast on the Bay fundraisers set a new record, raising more than $21,000 to benefit the Barber National Institute.

New Swim Session Starts August 27th

Posted on August 1st, 2018 at 1:45 PM

Swim Schedule Session A begins August 27th! Enjoy Open Exercise, private swim lessons, Arthritis Aquatics and more!

Employees Recognized at SGE Awards

Posted on July 23rd, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Over 20 individuals part of the Small Group Employment program were recognized for their hard work on Friday, July 20th.

2018 Shillelagh Golf Tournament Success

Posted on June 22nd, 2018 at 2:50 PM

On Thursday, June 21 at Whispering Woods Golf Course, the lead builder of the Barber Beast on the Bay obstacle course received the “Person of the Year” award at the Shillelagh Golf Tournament.

ELBS 11th Year as School of Excellence

Posted on June 16th, 2018 at 9:41 AM

We're happy to announce that the Elizabeth Lee Black school has been selected as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence for the 11th year in a row.