Family Resource Network

Combined TS/DD Virtual Event: Yoga
2021-01-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates programs for Our Upcoming Combined Virtual Event:
Yoga
Monday, January 11th
5:00pm-6:00pm
via ZOOM
We are so excited to have Kelly Morrissey from the Oneonta Family YMCA lead us in a virtual Yoga class! Yoga is the practice of physical exercise, breath control, relaxation, and meditation aimed at developing harmony in the body, mind, and environment. It is best to do yoga on an empty stomach or having allowed the body to digest for 1½ hours prior to practice. This will alleviate stomach upset. Don’t forget to have water with you too!
Registration is required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth.
Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Questions? Call FRN @ 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-01-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-01-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-01-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-02-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 and 11 more dates | NY
At Family Resource Network, we recognize that during these difficult times, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated While we can’t meet in-person to support one another, we invite you to join us for online support groups. These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings, and families may participate online or by phone. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections, support, and learn from each other. We will be offering two groups per week: one morning and one evening.
Registration is required.
Registration Link

For questions, or to participate by phone, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets. Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.

January Lunch and Learn Series
2021-01-15 11:30 - 13:30 | NY
Our monthly Lunch and Learn Series is intended to connect our community to local resources, professionals, and leaders. We will present a different topic each month. For the month of January, Family Resource Network staff will present on the many programs that the agency has to offer.

*Registration Required*

Register here

To register by phone, call the Family Resource Network at (607) 432-0001.
To Register online and to view upcoming events visit our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events tab and then Events Calendar.****This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN at (607) 432-0001 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Combined TS/DD Virtual Event: Healthy Foods Cook-a-Long
2021-01-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join The Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene And Dragon Dates Programs For Our Upcoming Combined Virtual Event:
Healthy Foods Cook-a-Long!
Tuesday, January 19th
5:00pm-6:30pm
via ZOOM
Join Teen Scene for a virtual cooking class. This month we will be focusing on healthy meals and snacks! Participants will be guided through various recipes including two (Garden Salad and Wraps) that we will supply the ingredients for! Please register by Wednesday, January 13th in order to receive your free supply kit.
Registration is required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth.
Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Questions? Call FRN @ 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Combined TS/DD Virtual Event: Taekwondo
2021-01-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join The Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene And Dragon Dates Programs For Our Upcoming Combined Virtual Event:
Taekwondo
Monday, January 25th
5:00pm-6:30pm
via ZOOM
Taekwondo! We are so excited for our second guest instructors of the month! Levi and Brooke will be will be guiding youth through the basics of stretching, breathing, the tenets of Taekwondo and the proper form for punching and kicking. Levi is a former Taekwondo student and is excited to help youth learn more about the martial art. Levi began taking Taekwondo lessons and a child to learn how to control his breathing and prevent asthma attacks. Brooke is one of our youth peer advocates and will be assisting Levi in teaching the basics of Taekwondo. They are very excited to be bring this opportunity to Teen Scene and can not wait to get started!
Registration is required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth.
Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Questions? Call FRN @ 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Social Stories Workshop
2021-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for a workshop on:
Social Stories
Date: Wednesday, January 27
Time: 6-8 pm Online
Presenter Robin Buchman will discuss:

What is a social story?
How to use social stories
How to write a social story for your loved one

Register here
To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on “News and Events” and then “Events Calendar”. For assistance with registration or for questions, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.

***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Virtual UNO Night
2021-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Virtual Uno Night: Teen Scene and Dragon Dates
Wednesday, February 10th, 5:00-6:30pm via ZOOM
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of friends from FRN through virtual UNO! We will be playing multiple hands of UNO! Prizes will be given for the winner of each round.
With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further
notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth. Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Registration is REQUIRED.
Registration Form
If you have any questions, call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Bring Your Child's IEP Night
2021-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Join the Family Resource Network for a Lay Advocacy Workshop:
Bring Your Child’s IEP Night:
With CSE season just around the corner, do you know what your child’s IEP really says?
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
6:00-8:00 pm
Online
Our advocates will walk you through the NY State IEP and discuss what each section means. If you’d like, bring a copy of your child’s IEP and follow along. Advocates will be available at the end of the presentation for individual questions and consultations. Learn about:
 IEP Classifications
 Present Levels of Performance
 Where in the IEP are YOUR concerns included
 SMART Goals
 Testing Accommodations
 Transition Plans
 And more…

Registration is required. To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on “News and Events” and then “Events Calendar”. For assistance with registration or for questions about this workshop, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
****This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance and adding this to your budget.***

Teen Scene: Getting Organized!
2021-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene for a workshop on:
Getting Organized-A Fresh Start for a New Year!
Monday, February 22nd, 5:00-6:30pm – Via ZOOM
Do you struggle with keeping track of all your obligations, appointments, assignments, extracurricular activities, etc?
This month we have a special training targeted at our older youth (ages 12-19) to help you get organized!
During the workshop participants will:
 Gain tools for prioritizing commitments and responsibilities
 Learn how to utilize a planner to keep track of homework,
appointments, events, extracurricular activities and more!
 Learn ways to effectively take and organize notes to study
more efficiently.
 And more!
Everyone who registers will also be able to chose from 3 options for their very own planner to put into practice tools they
have gained during the workshop!
*Registration is required!*
Registration Form
For more information or to register by phone please call FRN @ 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin

Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals
2021-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for this workshop
Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals
Representatives from the ARC Ontario Therapy Dog Training Program will discuss:
 The differences between service animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals
 What legal protections does each kind of animal have?
 How are these animals trained?
 Is a service or support animal right for your family?
02/24/2021 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Zoom

Please check our website and Facebook page for updates
Online
Registration is required.
To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on “News and Events” and then “Events Calendar”. For assistance with registration or for questions, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

Teen Scene and Dragon Dates: Knot Blankets
2021-03-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Knot Blankets with Teen Scene and Dragon Dates
Monday, March 8th at 5 pm to 6:30 pm via Zoom
Join us for a relaxing evening of making no sew fleece knot blankets! We thought making these cozy lap blankets would be the perfect way to round up the winter months. The Family Resource Network will provide the fleece needed to make the blankets to anyone who registers before Wednesday, March 3rd. Participants will need to be prepared with their own scissors, ruler, and work space in order to complete the project.
With the need for physical distancing, Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates will continue hosting virtual events via Zoom until further
notice. The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth.
Dragon Dates events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County.
Registration is required – Registration Form
If you have any questions, please contact Kristin at 607-432-0001.

Advocacy Steps and Effective Communication for In-Person and Virtual Settings
2021-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming workshop:
Advocacy Steps and Effective Communication for In-Person and Virtual Settings
Friday, March 12
9:00-11:00 am
Via Zoom
Do you come away from meetings not saying what you intended or feeling as though your viewpoint is misunderstood? Do you listen to what other team members say? How do you respond?
Communication is key to effective partnerships. Learn to recognize the barriers in communication that can get in the way of collaboration and positive outcomes. Strengthen your advocacy skills by learning effective and collaborative communication strategies for in-person and virtual meetings and interactions.
Participants will gain information on how to:
 Identify barriers to effective communication
 Learn techniques to remove barriers
 Learn elements for effective teamwork and positive interactions
About our Speaker: Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga, Tompkins, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome, Madison, Chenango, Otsego and Delaware Counties.
Register is required: click here
To register online, go to www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event Calendar. To register by phone, call the Family Resource Network at 432-0001.
***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Advocacy” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
