Southern Tier Connect

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STC member James has a great team behind him! Every six months, James’s mom visits from Puerto Rico to attend his Life P...
03/12/2026

STC member James has a great team behind him! Every six months, James’s mom visits from Puerto Rico to attend his Life Plan meetings with his CCM, Beth. James attends Transitions and community college, working closer to his goals every day! Beth has supported James in enrolling in several programs to build his education and independence.

On his mom’s most recent visit, the pair shopped for a new outfit for Transitions’ upcoming dance, enjoyed meals, attended church together, and celebrated James’s birthday!

CCMs support members, alongside caregivers, with whatever they need to thrive and live fulfilling lives.

New York State’s Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs), like STC, provide local care and support to people with intelle...
03/06/2026

New York State’s Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs), like STC, provide local care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

In the upcoming state budget, you can advocate for CCOs to receive Targeted Inflationary Increase (TT, previously known as Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA). Contact your state legislator through CMANY’s website to ensure that CCOs can maintain a stable workforce, address rising operational costs, and continue providing essential services to 135,000 New Yorkers with I/DD.

You can contact your legislator and learn more at the link below:
https://www.cmany.net/new-news-and-advocacy #/

Congratulations to Corey on his recent achievement at school!STC member Corey has been working diligently to be an exemp...
03/05/2026

Congratulations to Corey on his recent achievement at school!

STC member Corey has been working diligently to be an exemplary student. He recently received an award recognizing his academic accomplishments and positive contributions to his school community, both in and out of the classroom.

Melinda Sheppard, Corey’s care coordination manager, has supported Corey and his family to ensure he has everything he needs to thrive in school. This collaborative, person-centered approach is what makes STC's care unique.

Congratulations to Corey and his care team on this exciting achievement!

Care Coordination Manager (CCM) Emilie Perez recently visited two members at the Hartwick Day Program. The visit include...
02/25/2026

Care Coordination Manager (CCM) Emilie Perez recently visited two members at the Hartwick Day Program. The visit included an exciting game of Bingo with member Dan, who nearly won! The Day Program participants had also recently decorated the room with their beautiful Valentine's Day crafts, showcasing their love for the people and things most dear to them. It was a day filled with festive games and crafts—a delight to everyone present!

Southern Tier Connect (STC) CCMs develop personal relationships with each member they support. Emilie’s visit is a great example of the person-centered approach that sets STC care apart!

Join STC for an interactive panel-presenter workshop designed to demystify the transition process, hosted by the Homer C...
02/05/2026

Join STC for an interactive panel-presenter workshop designed to demystify the transition process, hosted by the Homer Central School District! There will be a variety of experts from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), education, vocational rehabilitation, and community services to discuss what life for students and their families can look like after graduation.

🗓️ Thursday, February 12th, 2025
⏰ *5:30-7:00 p.m.
*5:00-5:30 p.m. light dinner and childcare sign-in
📍 Homer HTEC, 80 S. West Rd., Homer, NY

This presentation is ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who works with students with IEP/504 plans. Open to the wider community (NOT limited to Homer School District).

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th, at 6 p.m. for a Special Webinar hosted by Care Management Alliance New York (C...
01/28/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th, at 6 p.m. for a Special Webinar hosted by Care Management Alliance New York (CMANY).

Learn from Carolyn Kerr, Partner at Brown and Weinraub, as she provides an update on the NYS budget and the potential impacts to intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) services in 2026. She will update our audience on the legislative agenda, key race outcomes, and share insights on effective advocacy for people with I/DD, families, caregivers, and disability service providers. This webinar is hosted by the Care Management Alliance New York (CMANY).

Register at 6ba4d7cf-88aa-439e-9ea3-418723c5b39f@12034674-d3ba-431c-83fc-7a4b09f2bd51" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ba4d7cf-88aa-439e-9ea3-418723c5b39f@12034674-d3ba-431c-83fc-7a4b09f2bd51

We hope to see you there!

Work with Southern Tier Connect in Ithaca!Apply now to work with us as a Care Coordination Manager (CCM).The CCM will de...
01/16/2026

Work with Southern Tier Connect in Ithaca!

Apply now to work with us as a Care Coordination Manager (CCM).

The CCM will develop and oversee a Life Plan with each member, supporting them in developing individualized goals. The ideal candidate is organized and passionate about working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is hybrid, Monday-Friday, with a competitive salary and great benefits.

Apply now at https://southerntierconnect.org/join-the-team/

Work with Southern Tier Connect in Binghamton!Apply now to work with us as a Care Coordination Manager (CCM).The CCM wil...
01/13/2026

Work with Southern Tier Connect in Binghamton!

Apply now to work with us as a Care Coordination Manager (CCM).
The CCM will develop and oversee a Life Plan with each member, supporting them in developing individualized goals. The ideal candidate is organized and passionate about working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position is hybrid, Monday-Friday, with a competitive salary and great benefits.

Apply now at https://southerntierconnect.org/join-the-team/

Grab a friend and enjoy a night out! Join ACHIEVE in Norwich for upcoming karaoke and trivia nights on select Tuesdays t...
01/12/2026

Grab a friend and enjoy a night out! Join ACHIEVE in Norwich for upcoming karaoke and trivia nights on select Tuesdays this year.

Karaoke is $5 per person and includes admission and light snacks. Team trivia is $10 per person and includes admission, two slices of pizza, and a chance to win a prize!

RSVP to Katie Long at klong@acheiveny.org or 607-788-3469

Congratulations to Brittany Riso, Care Manager Supervisor, on their recent graduation! Last month, Britt graduated from ...
01/08/2026

Congratulations to Brittany Riso, Care Manager Supervisor, on their recent graduation!

Last month, Britt graduated from SUNY Binghamton’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program. As a member of the intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community, this was a meaningful personal and professional step in her life. For Britt, the passion was always there to provide equitable and informed support; in their words, “I knew I needed the education and training to match my passion.”

This rewarding experience means that Britt feels more prepared to blend her lived experience with formal training to be a strong advocate for the disability community and care coordination managers (CCM) that Britt supports every day.

Thank you, Britt, for your continued work in providing high-quality, person-centered services to the people STC supports!

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