News & Updates from Barber National Institute

ERIE, PA (March 24, 2026) - Barber National Institute's Senior Vice President Robert Barber, J.D., and General Counsel/Chief Strategic Growth Officer Matthew Wachter, Esq. joined Erie News Now anchor Lisa Adams for an in-depth discussion on pilot programming using artificial intelligence to support direct support professionals. 

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ERIE, PA (March 20, 2026) - March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a time to raise awareness about the genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, and to celebrate the lives and connections that make every story unique.

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Pittsburgh, PA (March 1, 2026) - Robert Barber, senior vice president at Barber National Institute, joined "Our Region's Business" host Bill Flanagan to discuss an artificial intelligence pilot program between Barber National Institute and Thryve Labs. Video courtesty of WPXI.

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Erie, PA (February 18, 2026) - Every few years, it seems to happen again. A word many believed we had left behind quietly resurfaces—this time tucked into memes, jokes, or viral videos. The “r” word, once widely recognized as harmful, is making a troubling comeback in online spaces and casual conversation.

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