News and Events

Southern Tier Connect is where you are; we are committed to coordinating the highest quality supports and services for the individuals and families of our beautiful region of New York. With offices located throughout the Southern Tier, we are pleased to offer news and events that will bring us closer to the individuals and families we serve.

Ending the Public Health Emergency and What It Means For You

For the last three years (almost to the day) we have been under a federal “Public Health Emergency”. This means that there have been certain allowances or flexibilities during this time. The Biden administration has stated that this Public Health Emergency will be...

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Understanding Family Support Services

At Racker, our Family Support Services (FSS) programs have continued to support families in New York as they navigate services and funding options through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, also known as OPWDD. FSS programs vary across the state...

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Benefits of Preventative Care

What is Preventative Healthcare? Preventive healthcare is what you do (before you get sick) to stay healthy. For children and adults, the easiest way to incorporate preventative care is to schedule an annual wellness visit with your primary care physician (PCP)....

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Employment Rights

Your right to employment and a job that is fulfilling to you is protected. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects this right. Your right to a job is protected under ADA Title I: Equal Employment Opportunity for individuals with disabilities. As outlined by...

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Take action this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to promote inclusion and employment equity by going #BeyondTheConversation with #DDAM2023! You can also wear your awareness by sporting the color orange on March 16th. To go beyond the conversation means...

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Wood Craft With Mike Rehbein – Member Spotlight

Above: Mike Rehbein in his workshop. Ten years ago, the Rehbein family built a garage on their property and partitioned a section to house a woodworking shop for their son, Mike Rehbein. His passion for woodworking was realized when he attended BOCES in the mid-2000s....

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Community Dispute Resolution Centers Webinar

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a variety of processes, such as mediation or arbitration, that help parties resolve disputes without a trial. Most services are offered free of charge and are available in every county in New York State!

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2023 Summer Camps Two Part Webinar Series

Summertime is almost here…that means it’s time for summer camp! We invited several summer camps to give mini-presentations on their programs, eligibility requirements, cost, and registration process in a special webinar so you can see which one is right for you! WATCH...

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Therapeutic Horse Program Scholarships

Therapeutic Horse Program Scholarships are funded by generous donations to the Springbrook Foundation. These limited resources are intended to assist those with financial needs who would otherwise not be able to participate in a therapeutic horsemanship experience....

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