Mission
Family Resource Network
Individuals with special needs deserve every opportunity to achieve their unique potential. The Family Resource Network was founded by parents to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs and their families, empowering them to lead productive independent lives within the community.
A Word From Our Team
"We are very excited to be celebrating the 25 th year of “Opening the Door to the World for Your Child” and we are feeling very positive as we start off on the next chapter of this journey. There are so many good things happening in our communities that are a result of people being connected and educated about supports and services that are available to their loved ones. We plan to continue to be a big part of helping make those connections and ensuring that everyone is able to reach their potential in leading independent, productive lives within the community."
- Family Resource Network
Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
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December
First Ever Virtual and 5th Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the Family Resource Network has made the difficult decision to hold our 5th Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser as a virtual event. Our 2020 Duck Derby will be held on Giving Tuesday-December 1st, 2020
Virtual Duck Races will be held throughout the day so you can still cheer your Duck on! The Duck Derby will consist of multiple heats of duck races throughout the day. CASH PRIZES will be awarded to first place finishers in each race.
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December
2020 Conference Series: Conference on Inclusion
As more and more students are being identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities, teachers and school staff are increasingly looking for ways to best support these students in their classrooms. This interactive session will explore key theories and strategies for creating school communities that meaningfully include students with disabilities. We will consider the experience of autism in the areas of sensory and movement differences, communication, social interaction and behavior and will discuss teaching practices for educating a diverse population that includes students on the autism spectrum.
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December
Virtual Trivia Night!
Virtual Trivia Night! Join FRN Teen Scene for our first ever Virtual Trivia Night! Participants will be competing in multiple rounds of Trivia that cover various categories including: Disney, Movies, Music, Sports and more! All Family Members are encouraged to join in! Prizes will be given for the winner of each category.
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Our News & Announcements
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How Can You Help?
How can you help? If you are the parent or guardian of a child or adult with OPWDD eligibility, the biggest thing you can do to help is to take advantage of the services that we provide. Because these services are grant-funded, we must show that they are needed to be...
Riverside Apartments Project Deserves Community Support
I am writing to express our strong support for the development of the Riverside Apartments project in Oneonta. As an organization that has been aiding families in a wide range of circumstances for 25 years, we are very excited to see that our long-time community...
Family Resource Network is Hiring!
As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, your lived experience could go a long way in helping others. The Family Resource Network of Oneonta has rewarding employment opportunities for Family Peer Advocates. You must be able to use your own experiences...