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Tuesday was the last day of school at the Barber National Institute. We had such a remarkable year with so many outstanding accomplishments! As I look back over the last nine months, many come to mind: Our Erie Arts and … Continue reading →

On June 7th, the Barber National Institute is sponsoring, Safari Soirée, its annual Expanding Social Opportunities (ESO) Prom. ESO dances are a fun, positive event for adults with Autism or Intellectual Disabilities to enjoy an evening of dancing and friendship … Continue reading →

I asked Amy Moczulski, M.A., CCC-SLP, who is a speech-language pathologist at BNI to write this guest blog for Better Speech and Hearing Month.  She serves as department chair, and I thought she would have invaluable input! -Maureen When the … Continue reading →

There is a buzz circulating in our school this week as we prepare for the 2019 performance of “The Rainbow Fish” at the Erie Playhouse on Thursday.  This is our second year for performing on the main stage at the … Continue reading →

I thought that I’d write my Mother’s Day blog by asking Ryan, “Tell me about your mom.” These are his responses. They are in the order that he spoke. ~ Maureen She is nice to me. She helps me out. … Continue reading →

I asked one of BNI’s own staff, Anne Marz, who is the Director of Behavioral Health, to write a guest blog about Connections Camp that is held from the end of June through the beginning of August. It is an excellent … Continue reading →

We all know that maintaining a healthy life style is important for all ages, so why not take a bike ride to celebrate May as National Bike Month? I firmly believe that bike riding benefits children with special needs, both as … Continue reading →

All of us have been watching the unfolding story of the massive college admissions scandal and bribery in which dozens of parents and coaches are being charged. While some of the students were given extra time on their college entrance … Continue reading →

I was honored to speak last week at IMPACT, the annual Manufacturer’s Association luncheon.  The focus was on “Women in the Workplace,” a very timely and relevant topic. As I started preparing my speech, I began thinking about my leadership … Continue reading →

We celebrate National Autism Awareness Month in April by recognizing the growth of services helping children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. But it’s also important to acknowledge that an area we must continue … Continue reading →