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.
Move with EDD Virtual Fitness Classes
EDD Adaptive Sports is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Their goal is for people with disabilities to experience joy, independence, and adventure through participation in sports. EDD partners...
5 Tips for Supporting Your Child with a Disability While Moving
By Hazel Bridgeswww.agingwellness.com If you’re raising a child with a disability, you know that changing their routines is often a major undertaking. And if you need to move, you might be worried about how the process will affect them. With help from a care...
Special 2-Part Webinar Series: Summer Camps
It's never too early to think about summer...learn about the summer camps in YOUR area! Please join us for a special Summer Camp two-part webinar series Wed Jan 19 & Wed Jan 2611:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ESTSession 1 - January 19 ARISE, Camp ARCO, Pals, and Lions Camp...
Special Webinar with College Works
CollegeWorks is a two-year post-secondary program for young adults with developmental disabilities on the campus of Mohawk Valley Community College. The goal of the program is to provide the training necessary for students to obtain employment at the time of...
Racing to the Top
Thomas Slicer is a very determined 27-year-old man. When he sets a goal for himself, he completes it, no matter what it takes. He excels in many areas, but he is particularly accomplished in athletics. Lately, Thomas’ main passion has been for running. On October 10,...
Finding A Place of One’s Own
Patrick Keenan lives in a private apartment in Oneonta with his two small dogs, Chip and Dale. Chip and Dale have been close companions of Patrick since they were pups and they take daily walks together throughout the neighborhood. Often, they’ll take different...
Special Guest Webinar with InclusiveU
Syracuse University is known all over the world as a leader in disability and higher education. At SU, we celebrate disability because it makes our campus stronger, more diverse, and much more interesting; until everyone is included, there is no real inclusion for...
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...