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News & Updates from Barber National Institute

The Insider: Advancing Residential Services

The Insider: Advancing Residential Services

Posted on October 26th, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Erie News Now's Lisa Adams talks with Robert Barber, senior vice president, about advancing residential services at Barber National Institute.

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A Kind Halloween Includes Everyone

A Kind Halloween Includes Everyone

Posted on October 23rd, 2026 at 6:20 PM
As communities celebrate the fun and excitement of the holiday, it's important to ensure that children with disabilities feel welcome, safe, and included.

 

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Barber National Institute Unveils New Sensory Room at Elizabeth Lee Black School

Barber National Institute Unveils New Sensory Room at Elizabeth Lee Black School

Posted on October 20th, 2026 at 7:10 PM

ERIE, Pa. (October 20, 2026) – Barber National Institute officially unveiled a newly renovated sensory room at the Elizabeth Lee Black School during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 20, at 10 a.m.

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Inaugural Lake Erie Odyssey Debuts at Waldameer, Creating a New Community Tradition for Individuals with Disabilities

Inaugural Lake Erie Odyssey Debuts at Waldameer, Creating a New Community Tradition for Individuals with Disabilities

Posted on September 12th, 2026 at 12:00 PM

ERIE, Pa. (September 12, 2026) Over 200 participants, alongside families, volunteers, and supporters, gathered Saturday at Waldameer Park in Erie for the inaugural Lake Erie Odyssey, a first-of-its-kind adapted obstacle course designed for teens and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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