Barber National Institute Community Pool
Barber National Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Erie
1 checked detail
Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507
Maps can place pins differently from provider pages. Confirm the current location, entrance, parking, and session site before visiting.
Quick answer
Barber National Institute Community Pool has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
Know a family who might use this?
Send this listing to a parent, caregiver, teacher, therapist, coach, or provider so they can check the source links directly.
Provider overview
Barber National Institute's accessible community pool in Erie offers swim lessons, aquatic fitness, open swim, and adaptive access features for all abilities.
Barber National Institute provides disability, autism, behavioral health, adult services, camp, recreation, family support, and community participation programs across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://www.barberinstitute.org/community-pool
- Contact page
- https://www.barberinstitute.org/community-pool
- Phone
- 814-453-7661
- Not found in public sources checked
- Ages
- Children, adults, and families of all abilities; class ages vary by level
- Season
- Year-round community pool classes and open swim, subject to pool schedule
- Cost
- Confirm current class fees, membership, open swim cost, lesson registration, pool rental costs, financial assistance, and whether an assessment is required.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Confirm pool reopening schedule, class availability, and adaptive equipment before registration.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Accessible swim lessons and community pool programs
Accessible pool programming with swim lessons, therapeutic and fitness programs, open swim, movable floor, and adaptive entry supports.
- Ages
- Children, adults, and families of all abilities; class ages vary by level
- Season
- Year-round community pool classes and open swim, subject to pool schedule
- Schedule
- Class and open swim schedules vary; families should use the official upcoming classes link and confirm openings before registering.
- Cost
- Confirm current class fees, membership, open swim cost, lesson registration, pool rental costs, financial assistance, and whether an assessment is required.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Barber National Institute Community Pool page says the accessible pool welcomes children, adults, and families of all abilities, has a movable floor, waterproof chairs for wheelchair-bound patrons, swim lessons, therapeutic and fitness programs, open swim, and American Red Cross instructors.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Accessible swim lessons and community pool programs
The official Barber National Institute Community Pool page says the accessible pool welcomes children, adults, and families of all abilities, has a movable floor, waterproof chairs for wheelchair-bound patrons, swim lessons, therapeutic and fitness programs, open swim, and American Red Cross instructors.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Barber says the pool is designed with accessibility in mind and offers supportive opportunities to build confidence, stay active, and enjoy time in the water.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm movable floor use, transfer and waterproof chair availability, instructor ratio, locker-room and shower access, water temperature, flotation aids, sensory environment, caregiver support, personal-care needs, and whether the class matches swimmer goals.
What we checked
What we found: The official Barber National Institute Community Pool page says the accessible pool welcomes children, adults, and families of all abilities, has a movable floor, waterproof chairs for wheelchair-bound patrons, swim lessons, therapeutic and fitness programs, open swim, and American Red Cross instructors.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteBarber National Institute Community Pool
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For swim: is instruction one-on-one or group-based, and what water safety, changing-room, transfer, sensory, and caregiver-participation details should we confirm?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
Related listings in Pennsylvania
Same-state or similar-category listings. Distance may vary, so check the location before comparing.
YMCA of Greater Erie Adaptive Swim Programs
YMCA of Greater Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County
YMCA of Greater Erie offers adaptive swim programs for children with special needs, along with individualized private or semi-private lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
May 15, 2026
1 found
Erie
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
1 found
Erie
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 15, 2026
1 found
Erie
Related resources
Common questions
Is Barber National Institute Community Pool reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Barber National Institute?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.