News & Updates from Barber National Institute

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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Erie and Pittsburgh, PA – (August 7, 2025) - Carnegie Foundry, a venture studio advancing next-generation robotics and AI, today announced the launch of Thryve Labs, a healthcare technology startup using artificial intelligence to transform caregiving. The company launches with $1.5 million in seed funding, led by Stand Together Ventures Lab (STVL) and Barber National Institute, and with technology developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC).

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