Empowering Exceptional People
Over 40 years ago, a few dedicated families sat down at a kitchen table with a deep and pressing need to find reliable, quality support for their children with developmental disabilities. Today Exceptional Family Resources still has a strong family focus – it’s in our name, it’s who we are, and it’s what we do. We partner with individuals with disabilities and their families to guide them through the difficult world of disability services. We’re here to help understand the changes that are always coming – from new rules and regulations to bigger, system-wide changes. We are in it with you.
OPWDD 2025 Strategic Planning Forum – Syracuse
Join the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for a Strategic Planning Forum in Syracuse. This event is an opportunity for individuals, families, and service providers to share input and help shape the future of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities.
🗓 Date: June 18, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: AccessCNY, 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY
Interpretation available upon request.
ARISE-EFR at We Care Wednesdays with the Syracuse Mets!
Wednesday, September 10th | 6:35 PM | NBT Bank Stadium
We’re thrilled to share that ARISE-EFR has been selected to participate in We Care Wednesdays at NBT Bank Stadium, home of the Syracuse Mets!
Join us for an exciting evening of baseball, community, and fun on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:35 PM. When you purchase your tickets through our special link, $5 from every ticket goes directly to support ARISE-EFR—helping us create more meaningful opportunities for our families and participants.
Let’s rally together! If we sell the most tickets for this game, ARISE-EFR will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch!
Come cheer on the Mets and show the strength and spirit of the ARISE-EFR community. We can’t wait to see you there!
👉 Get your tickets now: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Exceptionalfamily2
We are pleased to present to you our April 2025 newsletter. In this issue, you will find the latest news and upcoming events. Our team has many fun activities planned for you this month, including, coasterpainting and salt art, our monthly Friday Night Dance, karaoke, and our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Click on the PDF below for more information on dates and registration for various events.
EFR SHOWCASE
We’re launching our EFR Showcase with photos and stories from the great talents in our organization. If you have a photo and a story about someone’s talent, please send it to Melissa Elsbree at melsbree@contactefr.org. Learn more about our talented people here.
