Sensory Friendly Showing of Frozen 2
2019-12-07 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | AMC Town Square Theater, 2425 Vestal Parkway, Vestal, NY, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network for a Sensory Friendly Showing of:

AMC Town Square
2425 Vestal Parkway
Vestal, NY
Saturday, December 7th, 2019
Registration begins at 10:45 am
Movie begins at 11 am
FRN 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 individuals with OPWDD eligibility and their siblings will also receive a free snack and drink!
These events are for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the events. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
Registration is required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of
participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at.
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

Sensory Friendly Viewing of Frozen 2-Oneonta
2019-12-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Oneonta Southside Cinema, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY
Please Join the Family Resource Network for a Sensory Friendly Showing of:

Oneonta Southside Cinemas
5006 State Highway 23
Oneonta, NY
Saturday, December 14th, 2019
Registration begins at 9:15 am
Movie begins at 9:30 am
FRN has rented out an entire auditorium to ensure that the lights in the theater are brighter, the sound is lower and our families can feel comfortable.
In addition to free admission to the movie, attendees will also receive a free snack and drink!
This event is open to members of both our Dragon Dates and Teen Scene Programs and their families.
Registration is required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001.
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

Dragon Dates-Game Night
2020-01-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for an evening of fun and games! There will be various board games, card games and video games for everyone to participate in. Dinner will be provided followed by dessert!
Tuesday, January 7th
5:30-7:30pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY

Registration is Required.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
For more information or to register by phone please call Kristin at the Family Resource Network at 607-432-0001.
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the events. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

Organizing the Chaos Workshop
2020-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Please Join the Family Resource Network for our Organizing the Chaos Workshop
Having a child with special needs generates mountains of paperwork. The mountain of paper grows higher every year. What do you do with it? How do you organize this information? Do you need a simple, foolproof document management system?
In this workshop you will learn how to organize A Kid in a Book. After you organize the information about your child into the book, you will have an incredible “One-Stop Resource” to share for a clearer understanding of your child’s disability and needs.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Elm Park Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
Registration is required.
To register follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Developmentally Appropriate Chores Workshop
2020-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Norwich Family YMCA, 68-70 North Broad St, Norwich, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network about our upcoming workshop:
Beating the Chore War with Developmentally Appropriate Household Activities
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
10 am-12 noon
Norwich Family YMCA
68 N. Broad Street
Norwich, NY 13815
Does your child help out at home?
Learn about chores that your child can do at home, regardless of their age or developmental level.
We will discuss:
How to choose developmentally appropriate chores for your child
How to teach your child the skills needed to help at home
How your child doing chores can help your family
Argument-free chores
Chore charts and reward systems
Registration is required.
To register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Lunch and Learn Series
2020-01-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, United States
The Family Resource Network is excited to introduce a new training opportunity that will begin in January!
Please join the Family Resource Network for our January and February meetings of our new
Lunch and Learn Series
The Purpose of these monthly Brown Bag Lunches, (Participants bring their own lunch) is to connect local resources, professionals, and leaders to our community. We plan on having a different topic/theme on one Friday each month.
Friday, January 24th, 2020
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Family Resource Network
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Please check our website and facebook for more information about the presenters and topics as those details are finalized.
Registration is required.
To register online for January please follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Dragon Dates: Knot Blanket Activity
2020-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Sidney Memorial Library, 8 River Street, Sidney, New York
Knot Blanket Activity
Saturday, January 25th
10am-1pm
Sidney Memorial Library
8 River Street
Sidney, NY
Come spend the afternoon with FRN as we guide participants through the process of making no sew fleece knot blankets! Each family will get their own blanket to work on together and take home. Lunch will be provided!
Please register by January 21st
To register please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at. To register online please follow the link below
Registration Form
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the events. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*

FREE Teen Night-Oneonta YMCA
2020-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Oneonta Family YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY
Please join the Family Resource Network and the Oneonta YMCA for our first Teen Night Gym and Swim of 2020
Saturday, January 25th, 2020
6pm-8pm
Oneonta YMCA
20-26 Ford Ave

Oneonta, NY

Family Resource Network and the Oneonta YMCA are excited to be co-hosting a FREE Teen Night at the Oneonta YMCA! There will be open gym, swimming, board games, crafts and a community service project that youth can participate in! The pool will be open for swimming from 6:30-7:30pm. In addition a free dinner will be provided for all youth who attend!

This event is open to any youth ages 11-18.

Registration is required.

To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form

For more information or to register by phone please contact Kristin at the FRN @ 607-432-0001.

We hope to see you there!

January Teen Scene
2020-01-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Goal Setting
Monday, January 27th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
Reaching your goals! This month youth will have a chance to reflect on goals they would like to set and achieve in the new year. Participants will get to make their own Vision Boards to illustrate their goals. We will provide all the supplies needed but if you have any magazines or other supplies you would like to include on your project feel free to bring them!
Dinner is provided so please RSVP by the Friday before the group.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
For more information or to register contact FRN at 607-432-0001.

January Support Group
2020-01-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Family Resource Network Support Group
Monday, January 27th
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
The FRN Support Group works to support and empower families. This Monthly meeting is an opportunity for families to get together, network and share their experiences in a safe, friendly environment. If you have any suggestions for discussion topics you are interested in please contact FRN at 607-432-0001. Dinner is provided, as well as childcare (if requested before the meeting).
As always, please register prior to the date so we can ensure dinner will be provided for all attendees! To register, call FRN at 432-0001 or to register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

Dragon Dates: Beading and Jewelry Making Activity
2020-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Beading and Jewelry Making
Thursday, February 6th
5:30-7:30pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
Join FRN for an evening of arts and crafts. We will provide all of the beading materials necessary to create your masterpiece! Dinner will be provided followed by dessert!
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the event. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
Registration is required. Please register by February 2nd.
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at. Or to register online follow the link below
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

Emergency Preparedness-Otsego County
2020-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, New York
Surviving the Storm– Otsego
Emergency PREPAREdness for our Loved Ones with Special Needs
For the millions of Americans who have special needs, emergencies such as a fire, flood, or severe weather, present a real challenge. Protecting yourself and your loved ones for such a disaster requires planning ahead. This workshop will help you get started. Alex Scorzafava, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator from Otsego County will present on ways to prepare to survive the storm.
Friday, February 7th, 2020
9am-11am
Huntington Memorial Library
3rd Floor Conference Room
(Elevator access available)
62 Chestnut Street
Oneonta, NY
Registration is required.
**There is elevator access to the 3rd floor from the parking lot. Please call the library or our office if you anticipate using the elevator.
To register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Lunch and Learn Series
2020-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, United States
The Family Resource Network is excited to introduce a new training opportunity that will begin in January!
Please join the Family Resource Network for our January and February meetings of our new
Lunch and Learn Series
The Purpose of these monthly Brown Bag Lunches, (Participants bring their own lunch) is to connect local resources, professionals, and leaders to our community. We plan on having a different topic/theme on one Friday each month.
Friday, February 14th, 2020
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Family Resource Network
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Please check our website and facebook for more information about the presenters and topics as those details are finalized.
Registration is required.
To register online for January please follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Emergency Preparedness-Broome County
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Broome County Sheriff’s Office, 155 Lt Vanwinkle Dr, Binghamton, NY
Surviving the Storm- Broome
Emergency PREPAREdness for our Loved Ones with Special Needs
For the millions of Americans who have special needs, emergencies such as a fire, flood, or severe weather, present a real challenge. Protecting yourself and your loved ones for such a disaster requires planning ahead. This workshop will help you get started. Sergeant Sam Davis from the Broome County Sheriff’s Department will present on ways to prepare to survive the storm.
Thursday, February 20th, 2020
10am-Noon
Broome County Sheriff’s Office
155 Lt Vanwinkle Dr,
Binghamton, NY 13905
Registration is required.’
To register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Dragon Dates: Bowling
2020-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 | East Main Lanes and Lounge, 1 East Main Street, Sidney, NY
Dragon Dates Bowling
Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
East Main Lanes & Lounge
1 East Main Street
Sidney, NY
Enjoy an afternoon of fun at the Bowling Alley! Family Resource Network will pay for shoe rental and two games of bowling per family. A pizza lunch will be provided!
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the event. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
Registration is required. Please register by February 17th.
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at. Or to register online follow the link below
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

February Teen Scene
2020-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Promoting Healthy Relationships
Monday, February 24
5:30pm-7:30pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
This month we will be discussing what healthy relationships look like in all aspects of our lives. We will touch on peer relationships as well as relationships with our families. We want this to be a very strength-based discussion as we focus on healthy relationships and how they have had a positive impact on our lives. Discussion will be followed by a fun activity!
Dinner is provided so please RSVP by the Friday before the group.
For more information or to register contact FRN at 607-432-0001 or to register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

February Support Group
2020-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Family Resource Network Support Group
Monday, February 24th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
The FRN Support Group works to support and empower families. This Monthly meeting is an opportunity for families to get together, network and share their experiences in a safe, friendly environment. If you have any suggestions for discussion topics you are interested in please contact FRN at 607-432-0001. Dinner is provided, as well as childcare (if requested before the meeting).
As always, please register prior to the date so we can ensure dinner will be provided for all attendees! To register, call FRN at 432-0001 or to register online follow the link below:
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

Kid/Teen/Adult in a Book
2020-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | George F. Johnson Library-Scott Room, 1001 Park Street, Endicott, NY, United States
Kid/Teen/Adult in a Book Workshop
Tuesday, March 3rd
6 pm to 8 pm
George F. Johnson Library
Endicott, NY
Learn how to keep your loved one’s records organized and accessible.
Take home a free “Kid in a Book” binder to personalize!
Registration is required.*
To register online, follow the link below:
Registration Link
To register by phone, call Joleane at 432-0001.
View upcoming events by visiting our website: www.familyrn.org and click on the News & Events link and the Event 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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Water Safety Workshop
2020-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Oneonta Family YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY
Please Join the Family Resource Network for a Workshop on Water Safety
Wednesday, March 11th 2020
1 pm – 3 pm
Oneonta YMCA
20-26 Ford Avenue
Oneonta NY
Water safety is especially critical for those with developmental disabilities, as many individuals are drawn to water, and are unable to understand the dangers associated with it. Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and with other developmental disabilities have a high risk of drowning.
Danielle Hoyt, Aquatics Director for the Oneonta YMCA will be discussing water safety for our loved ones with special needs.
Registration is required.
To register by phone, call the Family Resource Network at 432-0001
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
****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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

Dragon Dates: Paint and Dip Activity
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Dragon Dates Paint and Dip Activity!
March 12, 2020
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Elm Park Methodist Church
Oneonta NY
OPWDD-eligible individuals and their families are invited to participate in our Paint and Dip activity led by local artist, Diane Stensland. Choose a picture to paint and enjoy a variety of dipping foods. Dinner is provided!
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the event. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
Registration is required.
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at. Or to register online follow the link below
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

Lunch & Learn: Housing Options
2020-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida Street, Oneonta, United States
Please join the Family Resource Network for our March meeting of our
Lunch and Learn Series
The Purpose of these monthly Brown Bag Lunches, (Participants bring their own lunch) is to connect local resources, professionals, and leaders to our community. We plan on having a different topic/theme on one Friday each month.
The topic for our March meeting will be Housing Options for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Hank Lobb, Housing Navigator will present an information session and discussion about the types of housing available to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Friday, March 20th, 2020
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Family Resource Network
46 Oneida Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Registration is required.
To register by phone, call the Family Resource Network at 432-0001.
To register online please follow the link below:
Registration Form
****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 for assistance adding this to your budget***

March Support Group
2020-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820, United States
Family Resource Network Support Group
Monday, March 23rd
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Elm Park United Methodist Church
401 Chestnut St
Oneonta, NY
The FRN Support Group works to support and empower families. This Monthly meeting is an opportunity for families to get together, network and share their experiences in a safe, friendly environment. If you have any suggestions for discussion topics you are interested in please contact FRN at 607-432-0001. Dinner is provided, as well as childcare (if requested before the meeting).
As always, please register prior to the date so we can ensure dinner will be provided for all attendees! To register, call FRN at 432-0001 or to register online follow the link below:
Registration Form

Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion
2020-03-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, New York
Upcoming Advocacy Training:
Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion
Tuesday, March 24, 2019
10:00 am-12:30 pm
Huntington Memorial Library
3rd Floor Conference Room
(Elevator access available)
62 Chestnut Street
Oneonta, NY
Special Education Attorney, Pat Radel, Esq. will discuss the rights of students with disabilities to be educated with their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.
Registration is required.
To register online, please follow the link below:
Registration Form
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.***

Dragon Dates Integrated Activity Center
2020-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | 365 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY, 365 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY
Dragon Dates Integrated Activity Center
Saturday, March 28, 2020
11 am to 1 pm
365 Harry L Dr
Johnson City, NY
Lunch and admission are included!
This event is for individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Delaware, Tioga or Tompkins County. Parents/Caregivers must attend the event. Siblings are encouraged to come too!
*Family Resource Network, Inc. is not responsible for supervision.*
***Dragon Dates is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills Group” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.***
Registration is required.
To register by phone please call the Family Resource Network at (607)432-0001. Please have name, age, and TABS# of the individual with OPWDD eligibility, and total number of participants joining us. If leaving a message please provide a phone number that we can contact you at. Or to register online follow the link below
Registration Form
We hope to see you there!

Virtual Teen Scene: Healthy Coping Skills
2020-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Virtual Teen Scene: Healthy Coping Skills
Monday, April 6th
2 pm to 3 pm
Please join the Family Resource Network, inc. for our first ever virtual Teen Scene via Zoom!
The topic of this Teen Scene event will be healthy coping skills and we will be discussing ways to create stress balls with household items! We are holding this special teen scene event in response to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. Although we had to cancel our in-person Teen Scene event, we wanted to make sure we were still able to share this information with you which we believe is especially essential during these times. As the event is virtual, we want to open the event to any school aged youth.
Registration is required! After registering, a link will be sent to the email address provided with the Zoom meeting information.
Registration Form

Online and Phone Family Support Group
2020-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Online and Phone Family Support Group
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:30- 7:30 pm
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.
***This training is funded by 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.***
Registration is Required!
Registration Form

Making the Most of Social Isolation while Keeping Calm
2020-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Making the Most of Social Isolation while Keeping Calm
Virtual Event through Zoom
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Schools are closed and the kids are home. Many students with disabilities are missing the structure of school. Parents are scrambling to keep their kids learning, occupied and calm, but the novelty is wearing off.
Presenter Robin Buchman, Special Education Teacher, will discuss: maintaining a daily schedule, activities to provide time for exercise, activities for creativity, activities for stress management and resources!
***This training is provided 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 Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this to your budget.***
*Registration is Required! For questions or help with registration, please call Robin at (607)287-6358. *
Registration Link

A Day of Family Empowerment
2020-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, New York
***The Family Resource Network will be rescheduling this event as a 3 part Online Webinar… The dates are listed below with the new registration link. The events are also listed separately on each individual day on the FRN calendar***
Become an effective advocate for your child’s success in school!
Students who have disabilities or suspected disabilities may be eligible for additional supports and services through their school. For families, the acronyms and processes can seem overwhelming to start. Join us for this series to learn useful information and effective strategies to help you and your child navigate special education options.
A Series of Family Empowerment
Presenter Kara Georgi will discuss Special Education regulations and advocacy strategies.
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.
Online three-part series:
Monday, May 4, 9-11 am: “Special Education Regulations”
Wednesday, May 6, 9-11 am: “Effective Communication”
Friday, May 8, 9-11 am: “Advocacy Steps”
Registration is required. For questions or assistance with registration, please call Robin at (607)287-6358.
Register Here for all three sessions.
This workshop is FREE to family members of children and youth who have disabilities or suspected disabilities. If the capacity for this series is exceeded, priority will be given to families residing in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties. Registration confirmations will be sent by Friday, May 1, 2020.
Please request special accommodations at least two weeks before the event.

Online and Phone Family Support Groups
2020-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Online and Phone Family Support Groups
Thursday, April 16, 2020
10:00-11:00 am
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.
***This training is funded by 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.***
**Registration is Required!**
Registration Form

Preparing for a Virtual CSE Meeting
2020-04-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom Video Conference, NY, United States
Preparing for a Virtual CSE Meeting
Virtual Event via Zoom
Friday, April 17, 2020
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Schools are closed. The kids are home. Now, your district wants to hold your child’s CSE Meeting by phone or video-conference. What can you do to prepare for a virtual meeting and ensure you have meaningful participation in the IEP process?
Education Advocates Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio will discuss:

The Pros and Cons of telephone and video-conferencing
6 things you can do to prepare for your meeting
5 things to remember during your meeting
3 things you should do after your meeting

***This training is provided 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. For assistance in adding this to your budget, please contact Robin at (607)287-6358.***
*Registration is required! For questions or assistance with registration, call Robin at (607)287-6358. *
Registration Link
