Jun 17, 2026 | The Connection Newletter
For many families, high school graduation is an exciting milestone filled with pride, celebration, and anticipation for the future. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), graduation also marks the beginning of an important transition from...
Jun 3, 2026 | The Connection Newletter
For more than two decades, Harlan Ward has demonstrated what dedication, hard work, and perseverance can accomplish. Since beginning Employment Services with JM Murray in 2005, and transitioning those services to Southern Tier Connect (STC) in 2018, Harlan has built...
Mar 5, 2026 | The Connection Newletter
Building Healthy HabitsHealthy habits are important for everyone—but for the people who we serve and the caregivers who support them, they can be life-changing. By building simple, consistent routines around physical health, emotional well-being, and daily living...
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,...
Jun 17, 2024 | The Connection Newletter
What is Juneteenth, and how did we come to celebrate it across the nation? Juneteenth has been celebrated for decades by members of the black community and their family members and friends. But do you know what Juneteenth stands for? Juneteenth celebrates the date of...
Jun 7, 2024 | The Connection Newletter
Above: Joanna in front of Southern Tier Connects Oneonta office. Care Coordination Manager (CCM) Joanna Jackson has been working with Southern Tier Connect for three years and is a pro when it comes to providing families with the care they need. Joanna has worked in...
