Family Resource Network

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2021-11-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-11-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
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)438-3978.
***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.

TS/DD Nature Walk-Riddell Park
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Robert Riddell State Park, Davenport, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates for an Outdoor Adventure Nature Walk!
Saturday, November 6th
1:00pm-3:00pm
Robert V. Riddell State Park in Davenport
*In-Person Event*
Please join us for one more outdoor, in-person event before winter sets
in! Our group will be adventuring through nature trails, participating in a
scavenger hunt and completing leaf rubbings from some of the
treasures we find along the way! Special guest Tristan Sharratt will act
as our guide during our walk through the trails, covering outdoor safety and other interesting topics!
A light snack will be provided to all participants.
For more information about Robert V. Riddell State Park and directions on how to get there please visit the park website @
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/18/details.aspx
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Stand Alone Nurturing Parenting Training: Communication and Advocacy
2021-11-10 18:30 - 20:30
Please Join the Family Resource Network for our Upcoming Workshop:
COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY
This stand alone training from the Nurturing Program for Parents of Children
with Special Needs and Health Challenges will cover:
• Three types of communication
• The differences between “I Messages”, “You Messages”
• Formula for Communicating with “I Statements”
• Practice Creating a Confrontation Formula
• All Behavior is Communication: Talking to Children
• A Skill Building Portion of this workshop
The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop
presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting
facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special
needs and/or health challenges.
The Nurturing Program for parents and Their Children with Special Needs and
Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears,
develop effective parenting skills, enhance communication, develop strategies
for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth.
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Online via Zoom)
***Registration is required***
Click “HERE”
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***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.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group Canceled
2021-11-11
There will be no Online and Phone Family Support Group today due to Veteran’s Day.

Event Cancelled - FRN & Starbridge present Lay Advocacy Training: Communication and Documentation
2021-11-12 09:00 - 11:00
Please Join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for a Lay
Advocacy Training on:
Communication and Documentation
Do you come away from meetings or phone calls with your child’s school 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 find ways to
document your needs and how 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.
Through this workshop participants will:
• Learn to identify barriers to effective communication
• Learn techniques to improve your documentation
• Learn elements for effective teamwork and positive interactions
Friday, November 12th
9:00am-11:00am
Online Via ZOOM
Click “HERE”
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.
***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.***

Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship
2021-11-17 09:00 - 12:00
Have questions about setting up Trusts for your loved ones?
Need advice about setting up a plan for a Guardianship?

Please Join the Family Resource Network for an informational workshop presented by
Greg Catarella and gain valuable information pertaining to financial planning for the future of your
loved one with a disability.

Greg S. Catarella, Esq., is licensed to practice law in the State of New York. He concentrates his law practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Trusts, and Guardianships. For over 20 years, Greg has been helping clients and their families find peace of mind in a world that is unnecessarily complex.

Wednesday, 11/17/2021
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

***Registration Required***

—->Register Here<—-
You can also register online by going 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 “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***

TS/DD Directed Drawing: Anime
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene Program for our upcoming event: Emotions Through Anime-How We Feel Through How We Draw
Wednesday, November 17th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
Join the Family Resource Network for a directed artwork activity with Anime as our
theme! Learn how to draw your favorite anime characters through a wide range of
emotions. Ms. Andie Alban will guide us to draw emotional anime characters with a
variety of media-pencil, paint, markers, crayons, or digital! Use whatever you have on
hand to create an anime character as unique as you are.
About our Instructor:
Andie Alban is a professional illustrator, as well as a teacher- based in Cooperstown,
NY. She works at ONC BOCES as the Visual Communications and Media Technology
teacher in the CTE program. In her spare time (what is spare time?) Andie enjoys
playing ukulele, cuddling her cats, hanging out with her friends and family and playing
the occasional video game.
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

TS/DD Virtual Game Night
2021-11-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming event: Virtual Game Night!
Monday, November 29th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Have a fun family game night at home in the company of
friends from FRN. In addition to BINGO we will also add a few
other games in the mix this month, which may include
Pictionary, Scategories and Trivia. We will be playing multiple
rounds of each. All family members are encouraged to join in!
Prizes will be given to the winners of each round.
Registration is required. To register please please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Attorney Training: The 10 MYTHS about Special Education by: Patrick Radel, Esq.
2021-12-01 09:30 - 11:30
Family Resource Network Presents:
Attorney Training:
The 10 MYTHS about Special Education
by: Patrick Radel, Esq.
There are many misconceptions on what schools are obligated to provide for our students. This workshop will help clear up these misconceptions. Special Education Attorney, and Parent of a special needs student. Pat Radel will provide a summary of key legal principles, discusses common misconceptions about special education law, and gives practical tips for effective advocacy.
About the speaker:
Patrick G. Radel, Esq. is a partner with the law firm of Getnick, Livingston, Atkinson, and Priore, LLP, in Utica, New York. He received his law degree summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo Law School, where he served as Executive Editor of the Buffalo Law Review. Mr. Radel’s practice includes
representing families of students with disabilities at CSE meetings, due process proceedings, and in federal court.
Wednesday, December 1st
9:30 am – 11:30 am
(Online via Zoom)
***Registration Required***
To register for this training,
click —>HERE<—
If you have questions or need assistance with registering for this event,
please call Terry DiLuzio at (607) 438-3978.
Family Resource Network serves the families of people with disabilities in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. Please completely answer the registration questions to ensure your registration is processed in a timely manner.
***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.***

Autism Conference December 3, 2021
2021-12-03 09:00 - 12:00
AUTISM 101

&
the ABC’s of Behavior
Friday, December 3, 2021
9:00a-12:00p
(Online via Zoom)

Join us for our December Autism Conference
as we welcome presenter Deborah Patrick Staley, BCBA

Autism 101 & the ABC’s of Behavior:

Challenging behaviors can be one of the most difficult aspects of caring for a loved one with a developmental disability. Join Family Resource Network and Behavior Analyst Deborah Staley for this half day conference.
This conference will address:
* A brief overview of Autism
*The core areas impacted by Autism
*The implications for learning
*How behavior functions
*What can be done to address challenging behaviors
About the speaker:
Deborah Patrick Staley graduated from Hartwick College in 1988, with a BA in Political Science. After many years as a stay-at-home mom of 4, she returned to graduate school at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, earning an MA in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), after her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Autism. She has over 10 years of experience working in the field of Autism, both in the public school setting and in the clinic setting. In 2016 she began working at the Kelberman Center for Autism, as a behavior analyst, focusing on school consultation services and parent & community education and training.

***Registration Required***
To register for this conference,
click —>here<—

Registration is required for this event.
For questions or to register by phone, call Terry DiLuzio at 607-287-3816.

***These conferences are funded through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Autism Training” to their budgets prior to attending. For assistance adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***

TS/DD Event Virtual Cook-a-Long: Breakfast for Dinner
2021-12-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event- Virtual Cook-a-Long: Breakfast for Dinner!
Monday, December 6, 2021
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
The Family Resource Network is excited to be able to offer another virtual cook-a-long! This time we will be cooking Breakfast for Dinner! FRN will lead participants through two recipes, including mini quiches and pancakes that we will supply the ingredients for! Please register by Wednesday, December 1st in order to receive your free supply kit. If you live within 10 miles of the Family Resource Network office it can be delivered. If you live farther away, you can schedule a time to pick up the kit.
Registration is required. To register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
The age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and these will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County. 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 at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Stand Alone Nurturing Program Session: STRESS - Coping, Calming, and the Brain
2021-12-08 18:30 - 20:30
The Family Resource Network
***RESCHEDULED***
STRESS – Coping, Calming, and the Brain
A Single Session of Virtual The Nurturing Program for Parents of Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges

Parents will learn more about stress, brain development and how stress affects the brain
How our children with Special Health Needs are affected by stress/stressors
How we as parents can model ways of coping and calming

The Family Resource Network will be offering this single session workshop presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, trained Nurturing Parenting facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs and/or health challenges.
The Nurturing Program for parents and Their Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears, develop effective parenting skills, enhance communication, develop strategies for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth.
This is an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones on during the session with the presenters. We do understand that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to the use of video conferencing.
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
*Registration is required*
To register online,
click here
For assistance with registration or for questions, please
call Terry at (607)438-3978.
***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.***

Autism Conference: Creating a Sensory Space in Your Home
2021-12-13 17:30 - 20:30
Join the Family Resource Network
As we present a second
December Autism Conference!
Creating a Sensory Space in Your Home
with Kim Wiggins

Does your child crave or benefit from sensory input?
Individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities often need specific types of sensory input to help them self-regulate.
This conference will help you learn to create a space in your home that will meet your child’s specific sensory needs.

Monday, December 13, 2021
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Online
<<REGISTER HERE>>
***These conferences are funded through a grant from OPWDD. Self-directing families will need to add “Autism Training” to their budgets prior to attending. For assistance adding this program to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group December 14, 2021
2021-12-14 18:30 - 19:30
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.

TS/DD Winter Arts and Crafts Activity
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event: Winter Arts and Crafts
Wednesday, December 15th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Online via ZOOM
Join your friends from Teen Scene and Dragon Dates for a night of virtual arts and crafts. Participants will be guided through two winter themed crafts including a snow globe and a sock snowman! As we approach the holidays these would make the perfect gift for a special person in your life or just to decorate your home! Supplies for both projects will be provided by FRN if you register by Wednesday, December 8th.
Registration is required. To Register please follow the link below:
Registration Form
Questions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin.

Online and Phone Family Support Group December 16, 2021
2021-12-16 10:00 - 11:00

Getting Organized: Create a Kid in a Book, Teen in a Book, or an Adult in a Book
2021-12-20 18:00 - 20:00
JOIN THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
Getting Organized
Create a Kid in a Book or
Teen in a Book or
an Adult in a Book
The Family Resource Network will demonstrate a helpful organizing tool to use when navigating the world of special education. So much gets lost in our piles of papers scattered around the house — if this is your current method of record keeping we are excited to introduce you to our Kid in a Book method.
Kid in a Book (KIB) is a hands-on workshop where participants are guided through the process of organizing their loved one’s:

health records
education records
other important papers and documents of a loved one with special needs.

KIB is an invaluable resource for many parents, providing easy access to all of your loved one’s information for medical appointments, CPSE and CSE meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and everyday reference.
Teen in a Book is a similar version of Kid in a Book record keeping method. Teen in a Book (TIB) provides a go-to guide for you and your loved one to access their educational, medical, and personal information at any time, all in the same place. Teen in a Book is aimed at helping teens and parents navigate the transition years with a little more confidence, comfort, and ease — helping your loved one enter into the adult world effectively, armed with the information to be their own advocate.
Participants will receive their choice of a Kid in a Book binder, or Teen in a Book binder, or an Adult in a Book binder through the mail after the workshop presentation to use for their loved one, and a plan of action to tackle the various forms, records, and reports lying around.
This workshop will be presented by Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio, facilitators from the Family Resource Network.
Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
Time: 6-8 pm
Online
*Registration is required*
To register online click here.
Please note: Date has changed from what was released in our November 2021 Newsletter.
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.***

Online and Phone Family Support Group December 21, 2021
2021-12-21 18:30 - 19:30

No Online and Phone Family Support Group Today
2021-12-23 10:00 - 11:00
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.
There will be no online and phone Family Support Group Today.
Thursday, 12/23/2021
We will see you in the New Year, January 2022
For questions 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.

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2022-01-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-01-06 10:00 - 11:00
