Inclusive and adaptive programs in Erie
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Jun 8, 2026
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This local page gathers 31 checked listings around Erie, Pennsylvania, including nearby labels such as Erie County, Waterford, Corry. Use the full local list first, then open a category page when you know the activity type.
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Autism Society Northwestern PA Family Sensory and Social Programs
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania provides family support, autism resources, and sensory-aware community events for autistic individuals and families in the Erie region.
May 15, 2026
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Barber Lake Erie Odyssey Adapted Obstacle Course
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Lake Erie Odyssey is a Barber National Institute adapted obstacle course event at Waldameer Park for teens and adults with disabilities.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Camp Connections
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Camp Connections is a Barber National Institute specialized summer camp in Erie for children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Camp ESO
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Camp ESO is a Barber National Institute adult summer day camp in Erie for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or behavioral health needs.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Camp Shamrock
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Camp Shamrock is a Barber National Institute summer camp in Erie for school-age campers with intellectual disabilities, autism, or behavioral health needs.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Club Erie Corry and Girard
Barber National Institute
Corry, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute Club Erie supports adults with disabilities in Corry, Girard, and Erie-area community recreation, volunteering, learning, and socialization.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Community Pool
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute's accessible community pool in Erie offers swim lessons, aquatic fitness, open swim, and adaptive access features for all abilities.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute Corry Community Participation
Barber National Institute
Corry, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute offers Corry-area community participation supports with social, leisure, volunteer, educational, fitness, arts, and community activities.
May 30, 2026
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Northwestern Pennsylvania
Barber National Institute Learn to Ride Bike Camp
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute offers a Learn to Ride Bike Camp in Erie within its disability-focused camp and recreation programs.
May 30, 2026
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Barber National Institute SIB Sessions
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute offers free monthly SIB Sessions in Erie for siblings ages 5-15 of children with disabilities, using peer discussion and activities.
May 30, 2026
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Barber Parent Autism Support Group
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Barber National Institute hosts a free monthly Parent Autism Support Group in Erie with childcare and facilitated discussion for parents and guardians.
May 30, 2026
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Bayfront Maritime Center Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience
Bayfront Maritime Center
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Bayfront Maritime Center's Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience provides adaptive sailing opportunities for youth, adults, and veterans with disabilities on Presque Isle Bay.
May 15, 2026
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Community Resources for Independence Independent Living Supports
Community Resources for Independence
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Community Resources for Independence supports people with disabilities across northwestern Pennsylvania through independent living, community integration, assistive technology, peer, advocacy, and wellness supports.
May 16, 2026
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DiVittorio Center for Autism Sensory Play and LEGO Club
DiVittorio Center for Autism
Corry, Pennsylvania - Erie County
DiVittorio Center for Autism in Corry offers registered Sensory Play and Learn and LEGO Club programming for autistic participants and families.
May 30, 2026
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Northwestern Pennsylvania
DreamBuilders Sensory Playspace
DreamBuilders Playspace and Party Center
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
DreamBuilders in Lawrence Park offers free open play during regular hours in sensory-rich play spaces designed for all ages and abilities.
May 15, 2026
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Erie Art Museum Adaptive Art
Erie Art Museum
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Erie Art Museum offers a monthly Adaptive Art class for adults with developmental, intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities.
May 30, 2026
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Erie County Public Library Sensory Storytime and Accessibility
Erie County Public Library
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Erie County Public Library publishes accessibility resources and sensory supports, including sensory storytime, social stories, sensory kits, headphones, adaptive toys, and assistive technology.
May 30, 2026
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Erie Zoo Sensory-Friendly ZooBOO
Erie Zoo
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Erie Zoo offers a sensory-friendly ZooBOO night with reduced overstimulation, removing flashing lights, loud noises, and similar Halloween-event effects.
May 15, 2026
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expERIEnce Children's Museum Au-some Evening
expERIEnce Children's Museum
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
expERIEnce Children's Museum hosts Au-some Evening, a recurring sensory-friendly museum play time for families with children with autism and special needs.
May 30, 2026
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expERIEnce Children's Museum Sensory Time
expERIEnce Children's Museum
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
expERIEnce Children's Museum offers Monday Sensory Time with sensory bins and exploratory fine and gross motor play using sights, textures, and sounds.
May 30, 2026
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Functional Performance Erie Adapted Fitness
Functional Performance Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Functional Performance Erie offers adapted fitness training for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in an inclusive Erie gym setting.
May 15, 2026
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Gliding Stars of Erie
Gliding Stars of Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Gliding Stars of Erie offers adaptive ice skating for individuals with disabilities, using skating as a structured recreation and skill-building opportunity.
May 30, 2026
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Hope on Horseback Therapeutic Riding
Hope on Horseback
Waterford, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Hope on Horseback provides adaptive therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning in Waterford for children and adults with disabilities and related support needs.
May 15, 2026
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Miracle League of Erie County
Miracle League of Erie County
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Miracle League of Erie County offers adaptive baseball in Erie on a cushioned, accessible field with a buddy program for players with physical and mental disabilities.
Jun 8, 2026
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This page includes checked public listings with source links and last-checked dates, plus some places to ask when public information suggests a lead that still needs direct confirmation.
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