ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs
ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources
Syracuse, New York - Onondaga County
Source checked
May 29, 2026
Central New York / Syracuse
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635 James Street
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs offer Central New York social and recreation options including Friends Connection, Kids Night Out, Funtastic Friday, and Friday Night Dance for eligible children or adults with developmental disability supports.
ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources provides disability, independent living, developmental disability, recreation, arts, advocacy, and family support services in Central New York.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://contactefr.org/contact/
- Phone
- (315) 472-3171
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- Ages
- Adults with developmental disabilities for Friends Connection and Friday Night Dance; ages 6-12 with OPWDD eligibility for Kids Night Out
- Season
- Year-round by program calendar; Friends Connection twice monthly and Funtastic Friday weekly per source
- Cost
- Confirm OPWDD eligibility, service-recipient status, registration, transportation, staffing, event cost, and current openings directly with ARISE-EFR.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
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OPWDD recreation groups and dance
Community recreation groups, Kids Night Out, weekly recreation, and adult dance or social opportunities for eligible participants.
- Ages
- Adults with developmental disabilities for Friends Connection and Friday Night Dance; ages 6-12 with OPWDD eligibility for Kids Night Out
- Season
- Year-round by program calendar; Friends Connection twice monthly and Funtastic Friday weekly per source
- Schedule
- The source lists twice-monthly Friends Connection, Kids Night Out, weekly Funtastic Friday, and Friday Night Dance; families should request the current event calendar.
- Cost
- Confirm OPWDD eligibility, service-recipient status, registration, transportation, staffing, event cost, and current openings directly with ARISE-EFR.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs page lists Friends Connection for adults with developmental disabilities to socialize through community group activities twice per month, Kids Night Out for ages 6-12 with OPWDD eligibility, Funtastic Friday as a weekly recreation group for ARISE-EFR service recipients, and Friday Night Dance for adults to enjoy music, dance, and peer connection.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
OPWDD recreation groups and dance
The official ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs page lists Friends Connection for adults with developmental disabilities to socialize through community group activities twice per month, Kids Night Out for ages 6-12 with OPWDD eligibility, Funtastic Friday as a weekly recreation group for ARISE-EFR service recipients, and Friday Night Dance for adults to enjoy music, dance, and peer connection.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: ARISE-EFR describes community group activities, Kids Night Out, weekly recreation, music, dance, and peer connection through its OPWDD recreation programs.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility, intake steps, supervision, transportation, sensory and communication supports, personal-care needs, caregiver expectations, and event location before registering.
What we checked
What we found: The official ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs page lists Friends Connection for adults with developmental disabilities to socialize through community group activities twice per month, Kids Night Out for ages 6-12 with OPWDD eligibility, Funtastic Friday as a weekly recreation group for ARISE-EFR service recipients, and Friday Night Dance for adults to enjoy music, dance, and peer connection.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is ARISE-EFR OPWDD Recreation Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with ARISE-Exceptional Family Resources?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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