Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our Monthly Support Groups for Families of Individuals with OPWDD Eligibility! We understand that caring for a child or adult with a developmental disability can be isolating and that being with someone who “gets it” can be healing. We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a workshop on: Benefits of Athletics for all Abilities  Jonathan Philby from Special Olympics and Andrea Thies from EDD Memorial Fund will discuss inclusive sports for people of all abilities. Date: August 29, 2019 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a Workshop on Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Wednesday, September 11th 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Location: Broome-Tioga Workforce NY 171 Front Street Binghamton, NY Please check back soon for more details! Registration is required. To register by phone, call Robin at 432-0001. To register online please follow the […]

Apple Picking Middlefield Orchard 2274 State Highway 166 Cooperstown, NY Saturday, September 14, 2019 1:00pm-3:00pm Enjoy an afternoon at Middlefield Orchard, picking apples and participating in other fun fall activities. Family Resource Network will pay for up to 10lbs of apples per family and provide apple cider and donuts. ** Rain date: Saturday, September 28** […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a workshop on: ABLE Accounts and Disability Disclosure Learn how ABLE Accounts allow people with developmental disabilities save money and maintain their benefits and how to talk to your employer about your disability. Date: September 18, 2019 Time: 9:30-11:30 am Location: Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a Workshop on: How do we address death with our loved ones with special needs? Wednesday, September 18th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY Please check back soon for more details! Registration is required. To register by phone, […]

This Conference will cover: - How language develops -Where things can go wrong -How to address missed skills later in life Please check back soon for additional details. About our Presenter: Ann Blanton, PhD CCC-SLP, is a Speech and Language Pathologist who received her PhD at the University of Nevada, Reno. Ann has worked in […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for an evening of POUND and ZUMBA with Zoe Curtis! Monday, September 23rd 5:30pm-7:30pm Large Pavilion at Wilber Park (Upper Level) Albert Morris Dr Oneonta, NY 13820 POUND is an alternative group exercise format inspired by drumming! Zoe will provide participants with weighted drum sticks that will be used […]

Family Resource Network, Inc. and Starbridge Present: "A Day of Family Empowerment" by presenter Kara Georgi Wednesday, September 25th 9 am to 3 pm Location: Norwich Family YMCA 68-70 North Broad St. Norwich, NY The following topics will be covered: Understanding the Special Education System using the regulations of the NYS Commissioner of Education Part […]

Please join the Family Resource Network for a workshop on: Social Stories Date: September 30, 2019 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Elm Park United Methodist Church 401 Chestnut Street Oneonta, NY 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 […]