Sep 16, 2026 | The Connection Newletter
New York State High School Students with IEP or Special Education Plan Can Stay In High School Until Age 22 Understanding Extended Special Education Eligibility and Transition Planning For students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), the...
Sep 4, 2026 | The Connection Newletter
Michael and CCM Laurie Michael and his “Walls of Fame” For nearly two decades, Michael Szabelski and Care Coordination Manager Supervisor Laurie Goodspeed have built a partnership with support, trust, and understanding. Together, they have celebrated many...
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,...
