News & Updates from Barber National Institute

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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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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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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ERIE, PA (March 19, 2026) - Erie County Executive Christina Vogel and City of Erie Mayor Daria Devlin visited Barber National Institute last month during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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