Inclusion is Everything!
It's not just our motto - it's a way of life
because it fosters a diverse and collaborative
environment where every individual’s perspective
drives creativity and success.
Inclusion is
Everything!
It's not just our motto - it's a way of life
because it fosters a diverse and collaborative
environment where every individual’s perspective
drives creativity and success.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” — Eleanor Roosevelt
What We Do.
Our Mission
The Deutsch Institute has been serving the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania since 1979. We are dedicated to developing and expanding resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well being for persons with special needs. The Deutsch Institute makes use of existing resources and facilities as well as volunteer services to initiate pilot programs as well as cooperative community ventures with social service agencies.
The Deutsch Institute supports Office of Developmental Program’s mission, vision, values and quality framework, and adopts the self-determination initiatives of PA.
In The Deutsch Spotlight
Bridget Pelletier
Bridget Pelletier
Today’s Deutsch spotlight features one of our newer artists, Bridget Pelletier. Bridget enjoys spending time taking care of her pet parrots, bees, chickens, cat and dog. Bridget recently set some goals for herself, deciding she wanted to spend more time in the community, make new friends, and explore career opportunities.
Bridget joined our art gallery, Verve Vertu, in March of 2024 and quickly began working on her goals. She began making new friends and demonstrated her passion for fashion with her jewelry making. Bridget participated in many of our studio outings including Corning Museum of Glass, Medieval Times in Lyndhurst NJ, Rickett’s Glen, and Knoebels Amusement Park.
What’s Happening Here.
Our Latest News
Champagne Brunch 2025
Thank you to everyone who came out, sponsored, and donated to the Deutsch Institute’s Champagne Brunch on May 18th. The weather was chilly but you made your warmth felt through your generosity, kind words, and fellowship. We honored Sister Mariam Pfeifer, IHM for her years of service and dedication to
Scranton celebrates revamped Robinson Park East Mountain
City officials, stakeholders and others attended a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the $1.1 million project that brought to Robinson Park new disabled-accessible playground equipment, parking, walkways, a multiuse court for basketball and pickleball, and a trail through woods, as well as a fishing dock and kayak launch at Mountain
