Many parents of special needs individuals not only volunteer in causes related to their children, they also find ways give back to the community at large. One can easily see the thoughtfulness and care going into each of Sufen’s homemade masks, which she insists on giving away for free. Continue reading Sufen’s 2000+ Handmade Masks
Nirali Gandhi is a client at FCSN Tailored Day Services (TDS). She writes about how she adjusted to online lessons during the pandemic, and the joy she felt being able to see her friends in-person again. Continue reading Joyful FCSN Reopening
在具高度傳染性的歐米克隆環繞下，家長們擔心寒假後返校子女的健康和安全，以及疫苗是否能保護孩子免受病毒侵害的疑慮。華人特殊兒童之友外展與家庭支持團隊了解家長的擔憂，再次邀請王彥邦醫師 Dr. Albert Wang 於今年 1 月 14 日回到每週五的粵語和華語家長支持會與大家討論這個重要的議題，分享他對 COVID-19 的專業知識以及傳遞防疫新知。 Continue reading 從醫師的觀點您需要知道關於歐米克隆(Omicron) 的知識
The highly contagious Omicron variant’s rapid spread has caused major concerns for parents who are worried about the health and safety of their children returning to school after winter break. During the January 14 Outreach & Family Support, FCSN once again invited Dr. Albert Wang to share his professional knowledge on this important topic, as well as give advice on what parents can do to mitigate the virus. Continue reading What You Need to Know About Omicron from a Physician’s Perspective
FCSN client Lawrence has worked at a State Farm Insurance company branch for 12 years, an office as a paper filer for 8 years, and at a TJ Maxx outlet as a retail and inventory worker for 8 years. In this interview, his mother Anna opens up about the process of finding Lawrence three engaging, steady jobs. Continue reading Employment Success Stories Series: Lawrence Wang
As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until you lose it.” Choy’s parents had always known that he loves attending FCSN’s Adult Day Program, but going through 16 months of shelter-in-place made them realize just how important it was for him. Continue reading The Eagerness to Return to FCSN Day Program
“For our clients with special needs, holding a job can be a purpose already. It makes them feel like they belong.” states FCSN Supported Employment Program Manager Claire Brady. Although there are major hurdles, parents and employers can do a lot to help special needs individuals find employment and thrive in the workplace. Read the story of how Mico successfully landed his dream job at Trader Joe’s. Continue reading Employment for Special Needs Individuals
In December 2021, FCSN received a donation of five automated external defibrillators (AED) with accessories from ZOLL Medical Corporation. Intended to resuscitate victims of sudden cardiac arrest, an AED checks a victim’s heart rhythm through adhesive electrodes and administers an electric shock through the chest and into the heart. With these machines, FCSN will be able to provide trained staff with the proper equipment and guidance to treat a medical emergency. Continue reading FCSN Receives Five Automated External Defibrillators from ZOLL
When the pandemic began, the sudden change in routine was very confusing for FCSN client Karina Peña. After 16 months of distance learning, she was able to go back to in person learning for two days a week. Karina describes the excitement she felt on her first day back to the program. Continue reading Happily Returning & A New Norm
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