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.
“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about” — Marilyn Monroe
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
Red Robin Fund Raiser
Here’s an easy (and tasty) way to support the Deutsch Institute and it’s mission to provide recreational and wellness programs to people with diverse abilities. All you need to do is stop in at Red Robin, 1235 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City PA on August 20th, 2025 from 5PM to 9PM.
PS Bank Contributes to Deutsch Institute’s Robinson Park Project
PS Bank recently donated $1,500 to the Deutsch Institute to assist with its efforts to bring their headquarters to a building within Robinson Park in Scranton.
Once completed, the community building will be used to provide recreational and
