News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Erie, PA (Aug. 19, 2024) - For years, Pennsylvania’s intellectual disability and autism (ID/A) community has demanded real help from lawmakers to provide more resources for home and community-based providers ensuring adults with ID/A receive the timely services they need to live as independently as possible among family and peers. 

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Erie, PA (June 27, 2024)- Inspired by an article realtor Megan DeMarco read about ultra-runner Rickey Gates who ran every single street in San Francisco, she embarked on a self-prompted mission to run every street in the city of Erie, PA.  

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Erie, PA (June 6, 2024) - Barber Behavioral Health was joined by Northwest Institute of Research, Inc., Early Learning Resource Center and JAM Team Foundation in announcing a new collaboration aimed at reducing suspension and expulsion of children from early childhood programs.

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Erie, PA (May 30, 2024) - Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Barber National Institute on May 30 and talked with self-advocates, parents, and direct support professionals about the need for historic investments in Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 proposed budget, which would increase the number of Pennsylvanians who can access ID/A services, and support the professionals who care for Pennsylvanians with ID/A. 

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