Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

In 2001, James Tsao was born via a planned C-section. The entire birth process was normal, the pregnancy no earlier, no later, the birth no longer, no shorter than it needed to be. During the first year of his life, progression and development was seemingly normal, no unusual signs present. However, during his second year, his parents started feeling that something was off.ย  He became less active, made less eye contact, and showed more and more language delay. His motor skills, social interaction capabilities, and language development seemed to regress, not fulfilling the age development checkboxes… Continue reading Twinkle Series: James Tsao, A Story of Ability and Growth

Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alanโ€™s Story

For Jason and Jennifer Hwan, life changed the moment they welcomed their two sons, Vincent and Alan, into the world. Both boys are on the autism spectrum, but each has a unique story. Raising them has been a journey of challenges, triumphs, and love that has shaped not only their family but also the community around them… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alanโ€™s Story

FCSN โ€œExpanding Our Dreamsโ€ Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

2003 was the 7th year since FCSNโ€™s founding, but that year was quite significant. Recognizing the need to gather funding and community attention for their organizationโ€™s cause, the FCSN parents penned the idea of a โ€œFCSN Fundraising Gala.โ€ Jason Hwan, co-founder of FCSN and current co-event chair of the Gala, shares his memories of that fateful year as well as all of the work that has gone into organizing the Gala, year after year. Continue reading FCSN โ€œExpanding Our Dreamsโ€ Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain

My 2024 SNTS Victory

At the 2024 SNTS contest, I performed my original song, “I AINโ€™T BACKING DOWN.” I wasnโ€™t sure if I
would win, but I set a goal to earn the Peopleโ€™s Choice Award because, to me, thereโ€™s something deeply
validating about getting the audienceโ€™s support and belief in you. I felt this was my best chance to kick-start my career. Continue reading My 2024 SNTS Victory

FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families

In the US, almost 70% of all adults with special needs live at home under the care of their parents or other family caregivers according to the Special Needs Alliance. Many of these families grapple with struggles like finding accommodations for their childโ€™s needs, hiring suitable service providers, and planning for the future. FCSNโ€™s Coordinated Family Service (CFS) is a program that alleviates stress by providing extensive, flexible, person-to-person assistance for these families… Continue reading FCSN CFS Program: Personalized Support for All Families

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