Mar 13, 2026 | News and Events
When Ellen Pernat, Care Coordination Manager (CCM), met Tim years before she began working at Southern Tier Connect (STC), she hoped one day that she would have the opportunity to work with him long-term. She had no idea that she would eventually have the chance to...
Dec 4, 2025 | News and Events, The Connection Newletter
Per the OPWDD Policy Manual, every Care Coordination Organization (CCO) has a Quality Management Committee (QMC). STC’s Quality Management Committee is a multi-disciplinary team overseen by the Population Health Coordinator and comprised of various STC staff,...
Dec 4, 2025 | News and Events
Silas is “the brightest light you can be around,” according to his mom, Kristen D’Avolio. He is a kind-hearted boy who is always the first to offer help. He loves video games and superheroes, and spending time with his family. As Silas has grown, it has become a...
Sep 23, 2025 | News and Events
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made headlines since it was signed into effect by President Trump on July 4, 2025. There are still many uncertainties, but we hope to demystify what is known now about how this bill may impact you and your care. First, it is...
Sep 23, 2025 | News and Events
When Kim Santucci met Care Coordination Manager (CCM), Nicole Garritano, she already had a variety of services established to support her daughter, Ali. Like many families, Kim was in the midst of a year-long struggle to secure funding for a new iPad and case for Ali...
Jun 5, 2025 | News and Events
Have you heard of the new Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman (IDDO) program? Ombudssam is a Swedish word for “representative” and this new program provides independent, conflict-free, services to assist people with Intellectual and...
