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Barber National Institute SIB Sessions

Barber National Institute

Erie, Pennsylvania - Erie County

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Erie

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100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507

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Provider overview

Barber National Institute offers free monthly SIB Sessions in Erie for siblings ages 5-15 of children with disabilities, using peer discussion and activities.

Barber National Institute provides disability, autism, behavioral health, adult services, camp, recreation, family support, and community participation programs across Pennsylvania.

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Phone
814-878-5961
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Ages
Siblings ages 5-15 of children with disabilities
Season
First Saturday monthly sessions, subject to schedule
Cost
The source says sessions are free; confirm advance reservation deadline, schedule, field trip costs if any, breakfast, swim requirements, and caregiver pickup rules.

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Barber National Institute

100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507

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SIB Sessions sibling support

Free monthly sibling support sessions with peer discussion, crafts, games, swimming, or field trips for siblings of children with disabilities.

Ages
Siblings ages 5-15 of children with disabilities
Season
First Saturday monthly sessions, subject to schedule
Schedule
SIB Sessions are listed for the first Saturday of each month from 12-3 p.m.; families should reserve by the Wednesday before the session.
Cost
The source says sessions are free; confirm advance reservation deadline, schedule, field trip costs if any, breakfast, swim requirements, and caregiver pickup rules.
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May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Barber National Institute SIB Sessions page says the program gives siblings ages 5-15 a comfortable setting to share and learn about being a brother or sister to a sibling with a disability, with crafts, games, swimming or field trips, monthly sessions, no charge, and advance reservations.
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Program details we found

SIB Sessions sibling support

The official Barber National Institute SIB Sessions page says the program gives siblings ages 5-15 a comfortable setting to share and learn about being a brother or sister to a sibling with a disability, with crafts, games, swimming or field trips, monthly sessions, no charge, and advance reservations.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Barber says siblings can share and learn about the ups and downs of having a brother or sister with a disability while enjoying structured activities.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm sibling age eligibility, group format, swim or field trip plans, supervision, allergies, sensory fit, behavior expectations, restroom access, pickup and drop-off rules, and whether the child needs any accommodations.

What we checked

What we found: The official Barber National Institute SIB Sessions page says the program gives siblings ages 5-15 a comfortable setting to share and learn about being a brother or sister to a sibling with a disability, with crafts, games, swimming or field trips, monthly sessions, no charge, and advance reservations.

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What to confirm

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