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
FCSN East Bay Adult Day Program instructor Leslie Lo recounts her motivation for joining FCSN, the details of what her job involves, and what she finds rewarding in her job. Continue reading Making Difference in Students’ Lives
FCSN South Bay Work, Integration, Lean, Live Program client Tony Lu shares how he adjusted to the changes brought about by the pandemic, and learned new skills, took new classes, and even participated in Client Council for the first time. Even though he learned to embrace the changes, he was still glad to go back to FCSN for in-person learning. Continue reading My Experience Through Pandemic
In March 2022, Boy Scouts member Ricky Lin led a project in which special needs individuals got to experience the joy of scouting. Around 30 FCSN participants attended with their families, learning the scouts way of building teamwork, social skills, and unforgettable memories. Continue reading Scouting with FCSN, an Inclusive Social Event
FCSN East Bay Adult Day Program coordinator Diana Ko shares her struggles adjusting to helping her clients virtually during the pandemic, and everyone’s anticipation of returning to in-person classes. Continue reading FCSN Reopening, A New Norm
The pandemic was a challenge for staff, clients, and families who had to adjust to tremendous changes within a short period of time. East Bay ADP Director Vivian Largusa details the struggles endured during the last year as well as the joys of reopening. Continue reading Looking Forward
Joshua attends FCSN’s South Bay Work, Integrate, Learn, Live (W.I.L.L.) program. When the lockdown began, his parents worried that Joshua would have trouble adjusting to the new routine. But to their surprise, Joshua took to the changes well. Continue reading Cheerful In-Person Learning
FCSN Tailored Day Services (TDS) client Jeffrey Gao shares his experience since joining FCSN recently. Despite having his in-person services interrupted during COVID, he adapted to the changes with a sense of humor and an upbeat attitude. Continue reading New Adventure At FCSN
FCSN client Angelica Sison attended FCSN’s online classes but really missed her teachers and classmates. She learned to adapt to the changes and even learned new things. But she was most excited when in-person learning resumed, and she was able to learn in the company of her teachers and classmates. Continue reading From Virtual to Exciting In-Person Learning
After more than a year of at-home Zoom classes, FCSN East Bay Adult Day Program client Felicia was very happy to go back to in-person classes at FCSN. She shares her excitement when she learned the good news, and her appreciation of being able to go back to FCSN. Continue reading In Awe and Happy to Return to a Normal FCSN Life
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