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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt 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.\nSupport Groups meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Robin at (607)287-6358\n***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.*
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-259/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Piefer":MAILTO:rpiefer@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Graduation Pathways: Where We are Now and Where We’re Headed
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming training: \nGraduation Pathways: Where We are Now and Where We’re Headed \nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026\n6pm-8pm\nOnline via ZOOM \nNew York State graduation requirements are being revised to expand flexibility while maintaining academic standards. This training provides families with information about current New York State diploma pathways and graduation requirements. Participants will learn about Regents and Local Diploma options and proposed future changes to remove the regents requirement and expand pathways to graduation in NYS. The session emphasizes understanding student rights\, transition planning\, and effective advocacy strategies to ensure equitable access to diploma-bearing opportunities aligned with each student’s strengths and goals. \n*Registration is required* \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nFor assistance with registration or for questions\, please\ncall Robin at (607)287-6358. \n***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.*** \n 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/workshop-graduation-pathways-where-we-are-now-and-where-were-headed/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Piefer":MAILTO:rpiefer@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T183000
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt 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.\nSupport Groups meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Robin at (607)287-6358\n***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.*
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-260/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Piefer":MAILTO:rpiefer@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:The Family Resource Network is very excited to announce our 8th Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Day bigger-and better than ever. The event will be held on Saturday June 13\, 2026 in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. This event has become our signature\, annual fundraiser and agency showcase and will run from 12pm-3pm. \nThis is a free\, family friendly event that includes various children’s activities and make and take crafts\, face painting\, balloon animals\, ice cream sundae bar\, music and more! The Duck Derby adds excitement to the day with multiple rubber duck races down the Mill Creek with cash prizes for the top 3 finishers in each race!  Every year we add more fun and accessible activities to the day! This year we are excited to announce the addition of multiple bounce houses\, an additional food truck and a touch a truck station! \nThis event has also become a much-anticipated opportunity for area non-profit organizations to come together and connect with community members about the wonderful programs that they offer. In 2024 our Resource Fair was the largest we’ve had with over 25 local agencies participating.  We welcome any child/family serving non-profit group that would like to participate at no charge.  Agencies are able to set up a table and/or awning and share information about services they provide.  Each agency also comes prepared with an activity\, game or craft for children to do at their station. \nThis event is made possible through sponsorships\, in-kind contributions and community support and we are so grateful to everyone who helps make it happen!  For a list of local business who have already donated to the event please see inside our newsletter or check out our social media pages for acknowledgments! \nFor more information on how to get involved in the event please reach out to Kristin at kwinn@familyrn.org or by calling 607-432-0001.  We are still accepting tabling agencies for our Resource Fair.  Reserve your space today! \nWhile tickets for the Rubber Duck Races can be purchased the day of\, you not have to be present to win.  Get your tickets ahead of time by reaching out to our office\, using our square link (can be found inside this newsletter and on our Facebook!) or reaching out to one of our staff or BOD members! \nWe can’t wait for our 2026 event and hope to see you there! \nFamilies of participants of our Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP programs who register in advance will be eligible for a free meal voucher for all members of the family from your choice of Helen’s Little Kitchen food truck or Ye Olde Bubble Tea and more! \nPlease Register by June 11th \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/8th-annual-family-fun-day-and-duck-derby/
LOCATION:Neahwa Park\, Oneonta\, New York
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SUMMARY:TS/DD/RCCP Event: Sensory Friendly Movie-Toy Story 5
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for a Sensory Friendly Showing of: \nToy Story 5\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026\nRegistration begins at 9:45 am\nMovie begins at 10 am \nSouthside Mall Cinema\n5006 St Hwy 23\nOneonta\, NY \nFRN has rented out an entire auditorium to ensure that the lights in the theatre are brighter\, the sound is lower and our families can feel comfortable. In addition to free admission to the movie\, all attendees will also receive a free snack sized popcorn and drink! \nPlease Register by June 19th \nRegistration is REQUIRED. \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego\, Delaware and Chenango County. \nDragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget. \nThe Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango\, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.* \n 
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-rccp-event-sensory-friendly-movie-toy-story-5/
LOCATION:Oneonta Southside Cinema\, 5006 State Highway 23\, Oneonta\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Online and Phone Family Support Group \nAt 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. \nRegistration is required. \nRegistration Link \nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)438-3978. \n***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.
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-151/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
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SUMMARY:TS/DD/RCCP Event: Sensory Friendly Showing-Minions 3
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for a Sensory Friendly Showing of: \nMinions 3\n\nSunday\, July 12\nRegistration begins at 9:45 am\nMovie begins at 10 am\nSouthside Mall Cinema\n5006 St Hwy 23\nOneonta\, NY \nFRN has rented out an entire auditorium to ensure that the lights in the theatre are brighter\, the sound is lower and our families can feel comfortable. In addition to free admission to the movie\, all attendees will also receive a free snack sized popcorn and drink! \nPlease Register by July 10th \nRegistration is REQUIRED. \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego\, Delaware and Chenango County. \nDragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget. \nThe Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango\, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.*
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-rccp-event-sensory-friendly-showing-minions-3/
LOCATION:Oneonta Southside Cinema\, 5006 State Highway 23\, Oneonta\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000
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SUMMARY:TS/DD/RCCP Event: Sensory Friendly Showing-Moana
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene\, Dragon Dates and RCCP Programs for a Sensory Friendly Showing of: \nMoana\n\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\nRegistration begins at 9:45 am\nMovie begins at 10 am\nSouthside Mall Cinema\n5006 St Hwy 23\nOneonta\, NY \nFRN has rented out an entire auditorium to ensure that the lights in the theatre are brighter\, the sound is lower and our families can feel comfortable. In addition to free admission to the movie\, all attendees will also receive a free snack sized popcorn and drink! \nPlease Register by July 24th \nRegistration is REQUIRED. \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego\, Delaware and Chenango County. \nDragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget. \nThe Rural Community Connection (RCCP) is a partnership between the Family Resource Network and the United Way of Mid Rural New York. Families from Chenango\, Delaware & Otsego Counties are eligible to attend. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.*
URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-rccp-event-sensory-friendly-showing-moana/
LOCATION:Oneonta Southside Cinema\, 5006 State Highway 23\, Oneonta\, NY
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org
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