At Southern Tier Connect, we provide care coordination from a familiar face in a friendly place. We are a small care coordination organization (CCO) with service areas in Central and Southern New York State that cover 14 counties, with office locations in your town or village. Small is our approach to providing your care because we understand that the best care comes from a relationship you can trust in a place of comfort. Small is also an attitude. We are responsive and innovative; we are always ready to answer your questions and help you meet your goals.

Most of all, at STC, small is a promise. We care about your rights as a person with a disability. Every person should be given respect and dignity regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or developmental or other disability. You have the same fundamental rights as anyone else. These rights include the right to employment, the right to privacy, the right to practice your religion or beliefs, the right to express yourself, and the right to choose the relationships you want to have. Finally, you have the right to be your own person and express your independence.

Access the OPWDD “Know Your Rights” in Plain Language booklet at the link below.

Know Your Rights in Plain Language booklet

Watch other rights videos below:

Right to Accessible Transportation
Right to Access Justice
Right to Access Healthcare
Right to Access Language—English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese
Right to Self-Advocate
Right to Access Money
Communication Etiquette
How to Avoid Financial Exploitation
How to File a Grievance
Right to Communication
Right to Personal Property
Rights to Privacy
Right to Privacy – Door Locks
Right to Refuse
Right to Relationships and Marriage
Right to Religion
Right to Rest Leisure Updates
Right to Safe and Secure Housing
Right to Social Services
Right to Vote
Right to Work and Fair Wages
Understanding the Right to Risk
Understanding your Right to Participate in Social Activities