Category: Sharing By

2022 Virtual Summer Camp – Sharing One Culture at a Time

By FCSN Volunteer Ashika Kuchhangi Graphics by Kaavya Saini “Sharing Culture One Story at a Time” was a newly implemented FCSN program hosted by Ashika Kuchhangi and Jackie Wong from June 18th to August 13th. This class involved reading a story about different cultures around the world, designed to encourage acceptance of those who have different backgrounds and beliefs. Born out of Ashika’s own experiences … Continue reading 2022 Virtual Summer Camp – Sharing One Culture at a Time

fcsnvoicesOctober 9, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Programs, Sharing By, Summer Programs, Volunteers

FCSN Youth Volunteer Aarav Sharma Engages Special Needs Students in Programming and Pre-Algebra

During the past couple years, Archbishop Mitty High School Sophomore Aarav Sharma taught a 12 week Scratch Language class and a week long Pre-Algebra summer camp for FCSN students with the hopes of helping special needs students pursue STEM in the future. Sharma’s previous experience with Scratch has given him the experience needed to help guide his students through the language and create an efficient curriculum for his class. Continue reading FCSN Youth Volunteer Aarav Sharma Engages Special Needs Students in Programming and Pre-Algebra

fcsnvoicesSeptember 19, 2022April 13, 20251 Comment

Parents, Sharing By

Wait! There’s Got to Be Something We Can Do

Sufen Wu, FCSN Parent, describes the value of perseverance, dedication, and creativity in overcoming challenges in Chiling’s music journey. Chiling Wu is a dedicated special needs musician who plays a wide variety of instruments. Continue reading Wait! There’s Got to Be Something We Can Do

fcsnvoicesAugust 16, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Sharing By, Volunteers

2022 Summer Computer Classes

Inspired by the volunteer contributions of hid older brother and father, Lynbrook High School senior James Wang began volunteering at FCSN in 2018. Since then, James has expanded the FCSN Computer Class Program to 9+ classes and 43 students. His impressive contributions led him to receive the title of FCSN’s Volunteer of the Year. Continue reading 2022 Summer Computer Classes

fcsnvoicesJuly 30, 2022April 13, 20251 Comment

Sharing By, Volunteers

FCSN GYVers 2022: Richard Zhang

For Mission San Jose High School senior Richard Zhang, his time at FCSN started as a passion towards aiding the special needs community. Today, he has contributed to the FCSN community with more than 1000 hours spent volunteering. He began volunteering for FCSN during his freshman year of high school, and will be studying at UC Santa Barbara in the fall. Continue reading FCSN GYVers 2022: Richard Zhang

fcsnvoicesJuly 22, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Sharing By, Volunteers

FCSN GYVers 2022: Isabella He

Mission San Jose High School senior Isabella He is the founder of FCSN Clubs, co-founder and Tutor Coordinator of Special Needs (SN) Tutoring, and Advisor of FCSN’s online newsletter, FCSN Voices. These outstanding efforts led her to receive the title of 2021 FCSN Volunteer of the Year, selected from a pool of more than 1,200 volunteers as the top contributor. Read about Isabella’s contributions to FCSN in this spotlight article. Continue reading FCSN GYVers 2022: Isabella He

fcsnvoicesJune 14, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Sharing By, Uncategorized, Volunteers

FCSN GYVers 2022: Katherine He

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Senior Katherine He’s family first joined FCSN in 2022, hoping to find a supportive special needs community for her brother. Since then, Katherine has developed new interactive classes for special needs individuals such as Lego Digital Design, Find Your Voice, and Life Skills, helping participants develop computer skills, improve speech and communication, and learn about finances and current events. Continue reading FCSN GYVers 2022: Katherine He

fcsnvoicesMay 30, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

Sharing By, Volunteers

FCSN GYVers 2022: Kyle Ng

Irvington High School Senior Kyle Ng began his FCSN journey as a volunteer for FCSN afterschool programs. However, after noticing the lack of STEM opportunities for special needs individuals in Silicon Valley, he decided to use his own experience as a member of a For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge robotics team to teach his own robotics classes at FCSN. Since then, he has gone on to create Serendipity STEM, an organization whose mission is to provide STEM opportunities for underprivileged communities, including that of neurodivergent individuals.
Continue reading FCSN GYVers 2022: Kyle Ng

fcsnvoicesMay 22, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment

News/Events, Programs, Sharing By, Volunteers

FCSN School Clubs: A Mission of Support and Awareness of the Special Needs Community for Youth

“Channeling hope, support, and awareness toward the special needs community” serves as the core mission of 16 FCSN clubs across California, each fully dedicated to supporting the special needs community. From introducing FCSN programs to students to increasing understanding of the special needs individuals in their communities, FCSN Clubs has grown from a tiny seed into a large family tree, extending its branches of inclusivity and love of neurodiversity to youth in schools and universities. Continue reading FCSN School Clubs: A Mission of Support and Awareness of the Special Needs Community for Youth

fcsnvoicesMay 14, 2022April 13, 20254 Comments

Parents, Sharing By

A Rewarding Experience in Boy Scouts

This is the inspirational story of Lydia who garnered the courage and strength to let her son Alex join their local Boy Scout troop. It was not easy for Lydia, and Alex also faced many challenges, but through meaningful participation over the years, and the support of troop members and other parents, Lydia saw Alex achieve goals that were beyond her expectation. Continue reading A Rewarding Experience in Boy Scouts

fcsnvoicesMay 11, 2022April 13, 2025Leave a comment