NEWS & EVENTS
Stay informed with the latest updates from Southern Tier Connect, including important announcements, community initiatives, and inspiring member stories. Check back regularly for news on how we’re advocating, supporting, and connecting individuals with disabilities to the resources they need.
Comprehensive Care Management: Tim and Ellen
When Ellen Pernat, Care Coordination Manager (CCM), met Tim years before she began working at Southern Tier Connect (STC), she hoped one day that she would have the opportunity to work with him long-term. She had no idea that she would eventually have the chance to...
Quality Management Committee
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, staff...
Kat’s Journey to Funding Silas’s Wheelchair Ramp
Silas is “the brightest light you can be around,” according to his mom, Kristen D’Avolio. He is a kind-hearted boy who is always the first to offer help. He loves video games and superheroes, and spending time with his family. As Silas has grown, it has become a...
The One Big Beautiful Bill and Your Care
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made headlines since it was signed into effect by President Trump on July 4, 2025. There are still many uncertainties, but we hope to demystify what is known now about how this bill may impact you and your care. First, it is...
Comprehensive Care Management: Nicole and Ali
When Kim Santucci met Care Coordination Manager (CCM), Nicole Garritano, she already had a variety of services established to support her daughter, Ali. Like many families, Kim was in the midst of a year-long struggle to secure funding for a new iPad and case for Ali...
Upcoming Events Calendar
Check out what is happening in your county or town! You can select tags that interest you to customize your selection. Each county also has a color associated with it.
Light Purple: Holidays | Turquoise: Broome County | Dark Purple: Madison County | Light Grey: Oneida County | Blue: Otsego County | Yellow: Tompkins County