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Otsego Academy at Pathfinder Village Otsego Academy at Pathfinder Village provides a full college experience.

Welcome to Otsego Academy, Pathfinder Village's post-secondary program, where young adults with intellectual disabilities can embrace a love of learning on their path to independence. We offer creative, individualized options that improve preparation for employment for students with disabilities who have completed their high school education. At the same time, attending the Academy strengthens students' independent living and social thinking skills necessary for life and job success. Research has shown that students with disabilities who participate in post-secondary education are more likely to work in competitive settings, use fewer work-related supports and earn more. At Otsego Academy at Pathfinder Village, our students:

Participate in engaging academic coursework
Enjoy community life in a beautiful village setting
Explore career paths
Find full-time employment
And realize independence! We offer an intensive, two-year post-secondary program focused on pre-requisites for successful, community-based employment. Students will build skills for employment based upon vocational assessments, classroom instruction, job exploration, internships and apprenticeships within Pathfinder Village as well as with select community business partners.

Today, we celebrated the achievements of the Otsego Academy Class of 2026 and reflected on all they have accomplished ov...
05/30/2026

Today, we celebrated the achievements of the Otsego Academy Class of 2026 and reflected on all they have accomplished over the past two years. It was a day filled with smiles, family hugs, laughter, and happy tears. Congratulations to Tyler, Emma, Kaiya, and Caleb on their graduation, growth, and many accomplishments.

Dr. Rosanne Westgate, a lifelong educator and writer who led the Academy’s poetry classes over the past two years, served as keynote speaker. Reflecting on how writing and reciting poetry can open the door to growth, she shared exciting news: following the students’ successful public readings, their poems will also be published this summer in the online journal Soul Poetry.

We hope you enjoy this selection of photos, and we extend our gratitude to the families and friends whose countless forms of support helped make these two years of study, internships, and independent living successful for the Academy students.

Congratulations!

Splash Path fun! ☀️
05/17/2026

Splash Path fun! ☀️

Otsego Academy students had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference hosted b...
05/13/2026

Otsego Academy students had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference hosted by National Down Syndrome Society in Washington.

Students spent a full day learning about advocacy, public policy, and how to effectively prepare for meetings on Capitol Hill. They then took those newly learned skills directly to Capitol Hill, where they advocated on four important policy topics and bills, that impact the Down syndrome and disability communities.

Throughout the experience, students met with staff assistants, policy advisors, legislative directors, and even representatives themselves. They shared personal stories, spoke about what matters most to them, and showed the true power of self-advocacy.

Join the Academy students at Splash Path!
04/23/2026

Join the Academy students at Splash Path!

The Otsego Academy Class of 2026 cordially invites you to attend their poetry readings at Write Out Loud 2026 at the Fen...
04/16/2026

The Otsego Academy Class of 2026 cordially invites you to attend their poetry readings at Write Out Loud 2026 at the Fenimore Art Museum. This will be the students' final public reading for their Poets Among Us class with Dr. Rosanne Westgate. The students will be joining other writers and poets during this evening that celebrates the literary arts.

Write Out Loud 2026 — An Evening of Poetry, Prose, takes place at the Glimmer Globe Theatre on Saturday, April 18 at 7PM in Fenimore Auditorium. This one-night performance brings together original works from local and regional writers…some performed by the authors themselves, others brought to life by local actors.

🎟 Free with a suggested donation
📩 Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance: [email protected]
Doors open at 6:30PM.

Day Two at the Brighter Futures Conference was a hit! 🎉Students had an amazing time in their self-advocate sessions with...
03/28/2026

Day Two at the Brighter Futures Conference was a hit! 🎉

Students had an amazing time in their self-advocate sessions with United Dance, Yoga & Mindfulness and 321Go! bringing great energy, movement, and confidence to the day. It was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible experience in Boston for the OA senior trip.

Now it’s time for a well-deserved spring break! ☀️ We can’t wait to see everyone back in two weeks, refreshed and ready for what’s next!

Otsego Academy kicked off day one at the Brighter Futures Conference hosted by Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDS...
03/28/2026

Otsego Academy kicked off day one at the Brighter Futures Conference hosted by Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and National Down Syndrome Society with a full day of exploring and connecting! From checking out some really cool exhibit tables to running into familiar faces, it was the perfect start to an exciting experience. Students even had the opportunity to get professional headshots done!

We wrapped up the night the best way possible—with a fun dance party and lots of smiles all around! 💃✨

We can’t wait to see what day two has in store!

First full day in Massachusetts for the Otsego Academy students’ senior trip!Students explored the New England Aquarium ...
03/26/2026

First full day in Massachusetts for the Otsego Academy students’ senior trip!

Students explored the New England Aquarium and spent time walking through downtown Boston—enjoying street music and browsing local shops along the way.

The day wrapped up with dinner at Sugar Factory.

It was a great first day, and the Otsego Academy students are excited to kick off conference day 1 tomorrow!

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Edmeston, NY
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