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.
Special Webinar with NY Project Hope – Broome County
New York Project Hope is A FEMA-funded program that provides educational services, resources, and referrals to Broome County residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday, Dec 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ESTNY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand...
Racker Family Support Programs
For individuals residing in Cortland, Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties The Racker Resource Network Racker's resource network is designed to provide supports for families and caregivers in several counties within the Southern Tier....
Join us for a Special Webinar with Transitions
Do you, or does your child, want to be a college graduate? Have a meaningful career? Live independently? The Transitions program focuses on building academic skills, life skills, and general independence for high school graduates and young adults with autism and...
Join Us for a Special Webinar with AT Village – Assistive Technology and DME
Wednesday, Sept 29 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. EST Presented by the Golisano Center for Special Needs at SUNY Upstate Medical University AT Village (www.atvillage.org) is a quality improvement initiative that seeks to improve families’ experience with the Durable...
Learn to Lead Relationships and Sexuality Workshops for Parents of Kids with I/DD
This live, online training is designed for parents of a child with I/DD to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to lead workshops for other parents so they can talk about healthy relationships and sexuality with their young and grown children with I/DD....
Considering Running for Local Office? Explore Effective Ways You Can Overcome Your Disability and Win
By Ed Carter, www.ablefutures.org If you’re considering a run for local office, there are plenty of important things to consider and prepare before moving forward. Those who have disabilities of any kind — from physical impairments to mental health challenges — often...
Emergency Room Follow Up Protocols
A focus for NYS OPWDD, NYS Department of Health, and Southern Tier Connect (STC) is proper and comprehensive follow-up and transitional care. As such, STC staff value providing support for individuals and their families after an emergency. For members who have opted...
At STC, Our Members are More than Just a Number
Elizabeth Gomez and her son, Eliot, moved to Binghamton five years ago. They relocated from New York City to find a more affordable living situation and also to be closer to Elizabeth’s daughter while she attended college there. Eliot has special needs and qualified...
On the Job with Roselyn Hathaway
Roselyn has some of the best qualities you can ask for in customer service—she’s quick on her feet, is friendly and personable, and is a hard, dedicated worker. Roselyn has held several jobs in the Otsego County area, starting as a cashier at the Great American in...
Dating and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the legal right to make their own choices, including the right to choose to date, live with a significant other, and get married. They have the right to exercise choices regarding sexual expression and...