BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Resource Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familyrn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Resource Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T162414Z UID:10000842-1730831400-1730835000@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-232/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241104T105359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T105359Z UID:10000853-1730883600-1730890800@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Workshop: “An Overview of Special Education Regulations”  DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training: \n“An Overview of Special Education Regulations”  \nWednesday\, November 6\, 2024\n9:00-11:00\nOnline via ZOOM \nParticipants will learn about legal requirements set forth in The Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200-201\, participants will learn how to use the regulations and understand that parents are equal partners in their child’s education.  Parents will also learn effective communication skills on how to work with the CSE and other staff in their child’s education program\, how to read the NYS Regulations and have the opportunity to learn what is included in the IEP and how it is individualized to meet the unique needs of a student. \nIf you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member\, Medicaid Service Coordinator\, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nOur Presenter: 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. \nRegistration is required.  \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \n***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budget prior to attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/workshop-an-overview-of-special-education-regulations/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T183822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T101312Z UID:10000849-1730973600-1730977200@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-239/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T175156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T175156Z UID:10000843-1731436200-1731439800@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-233/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241104T160258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T160258Z UID:10000861-1731949200-1731956400@familyrn.org SUMMARY:TS/DD Event: Virtual Cook-a-Long Baked Ziti DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event \nVirtual Cook-a-Long: Baked Ziti Dinner \nMonday\, November 18th\n5:00pm-7:00pm\nOnline via ZOOM \nThe Family Resource Network is excited for this month’s virtual cook-a-long.  For November we will be preparing a hearty Baked Ziti Dinner.  FRN will lead participants through the recipes for Baked Ziti\, Garlic Bread and a Garden Salad and we will help cover the cost of the ingredients. FRN will be providing families gift cards and a supply list that they can use to get the ingredients they need for the recipes.  Please register by Monday\, November 11th in order to receive your gift card prior to the event. You will have the option to select from Walmart\, Hannaford or Price Chopper and we will mail your gift card after the registration deadline. \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. \nQuestions? Call FRN at 607-432-0001 and ask for Kristin URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-event-virtual-cook-a-long-baked-ziti/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T175734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T175734Z UID:10000844-1732041000-1732044600@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-234/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241104T105749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T105749Z UID:10000854-1732093200-1732100400@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Workshop: “Teaching Self-Advocacy” DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training: \n“Teaching Self-Advocacy” \nWednesday\, November 20\, 2024\n9:00-11:00 am\nOnline \nSelf advocacy is the act of speaking up for yourself to protect your right to direct your own life\, including your interests and needs. Families can help their children develop advocacy skills from a young age. This workshop will teach families strategies to ensure their child’s voice will be heard throughout their life. \n\nIncrease understanding of self-advocacy skills\nIncrease knowledge of appropriate IEP goals to support self advocacy\nIncrease understanding of the importance of self advocacy skills for transition planning and beyond\n\nOur Presenter: 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. \nRegistration is required.  \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \n***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budget prior to attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/workshop-teaching-self-advocacy/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T184040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T101443Z UID:10000850-1732183200-1732186800@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-240/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241104T110059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T110059Z UID:10000855-1732266000-1732276800@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Workshop: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network for our upcoming Workshop:\nSupplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship\nPresented by Greg Catarella\, Esq. \nFriday\, November 22\, 2024\n9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nOnline via Zoom \nHave questions about setting up Trusts for your loved ones?\nNeed advice about setting up a plan for a Guardianship? \nJoin us 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. \nGreg 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. \n***Registration Required*** \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \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 Robin at 607-287-6358 for assistance adding this to your budget.*** \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/workshop-supplemental-needs-trusts-and-guardianship/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241030T181955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T181955Z UID:10000845-1732645800-1732649400@familyrn.org 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 every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\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-235/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204115 CREATED:20241104T114139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T114139Z UID:10000858-1732975200-1732986000@familyrn.org SUMMARY:TS/DD Event: Bowling at East Main Lanes DESCRIPTION:Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for a Bowling Event! \nSaturday\, November 30\, 202\n2:00pm-5:00pm \nEast Main Lanes & Lounge\n1 East Main Street\nSidney\, NY \nEnjoy a couple hours 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! \nPlease Register by November 26th \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. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.* \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-event-bowling-at-east-main-lanes-3/ LOCATION:East Main Lanes and Lounge\, 1 East Main Street\, Sidney\, NY ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR