News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Disability Employment Awareness Month

Disability Employment Awareness Month

Posted on October 19th, 2017 at 8:22 PM

October is the month we celebrate  Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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New Playground Unveiled for Younger Students

New Playground Unveiled for Younger Students

Posted on September 29th, 2017 at 8:18 PM

Young students returning to classes at the Barber National Institute had more to be excited about than just the start of a new school year.  They would soon be greeted by the opening of a new playground specially designed for preschool and early grade students. 

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Social Safety Presentation Oct. 18th

Social Safety Presentation Oct. 18th

Posted on September 22nd, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or other special needs often face unique dangers when they are out in the community or online. The Barber National Institute will offer a free presentation specially developed for adults to help them learn strategies for staying safe.

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Barber Institute Celebrates DSP Week

Barber Institute Celebrates DSP Week

Posted on September 12th, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Gov. Tom Wolf has declared a national Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in Pennsylvania. This celebratory time period was established to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of thousands of direct support professionals in the commonwealth. 

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