News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Thank you to the PNC Foundation for providing funding to distribute hundreds of coats throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania!

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Erie, PA (Oct. 21, 2025) - Every October, we come together to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to honor the voices, achievements, and rights of individuals with Down syndrome. While World Down Syndrome Day is officially observed on March 21, this month-long celebration is a powerful opportunity to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and advocate for equity. 

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Erie, PA (October 6, 2025) – Barber National Institute offers tips for a not-so-spooky Halloween.

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Erie, PA (September 24, 2025) - When I learned the other day that the President would be addressing the country in what he referred to as one of the most significant announcements in American history regarding autism, I knew that I would tune in.  Barber National Institute Executive Vice President Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey shares her viewpoint in this week's All About Autism blog.

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