News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Take Important First Step to Address Systemic Underfunding

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Take Important First Step to Address Systemic Underfunding

Posted on August 19th, 2024 at 5:18 PM

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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Realtors Support Barber National Institute Mission

Realtors Support Barber National Institute Mission

Posted on June 27th, 2024 at 6:04 PM

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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Rapid Response Team Aims to Reduce Expulsion, Childcare Center

Rapid Response Team Aims to Reduce Expulsion, Childcare Center

Posted on June 6th, 2024 at 5:30 PM

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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Warren Gives: $6,934 for Art & Technology Activities at Bollinger Campus

Warren Gives: $6,934 for Art & Technology Activities at Bollinger Campus

Posted on June 6th, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Warren, PA (June 5, 2024) - The Community Foundation of Warren presented Barber National Institute- Bollinger campus with a check for $6,934 from Warren Gives 2024.

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