Connecting through Music with SNTutoring
Youth volunteer Jennie Wang shares her story teaching violin to her special needs student through FCSN’s SNTutoring Program. Continue reading Connecting through Music with SNTutoring
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I LOVE FCSN
FCSN East Bay Adult Day Program teacher, Wendy Hoang, shares the various reasons why she is so committed to her job at FCSN. Continue reading I LOVE FCSN
FCSN Remote Services
FCSN East Bay Program Director Nayeli Toto shares how her teams immediately created a full spectrum of virtual classes to adapt to shelter-in-place with the aid of keeping clients’ minds engaged and learning while keeping their bodies strong. Continue reading FCSN Remote Services
My Very Own Busy Life During Shelter-in-Place
South Bay W.I.L.L. student Alan Hwan shares with us how he keeps himself busy these days. His days are full with exercises, virtual classes, as well as leisure time for watching videos, playing music, playing games, and chatting with friends. Continue reading My Very Own Busy Life During Shelter-in-Place
Fun Exploration Beyond My Comfort Zone
For the first three months of shelter-in-place, Angie was so scared in the beginning because of the Coronavirus, and didn’t want to join the virtual day program classes because of not being confident enough to navigate the Zoom features. But slowly she gained the confidence to adapt by learning and trying new things, even going back to work at TJMaxx. Continue reading Fun Exploration Beyond My Comfort Zone
Positivity and Silver Lining Through SIP
This past year was unbelievable! Unexpected things happened and required that we at FCSN adjust everything to challenges we were experiencing. Yet, there are positive things that have resulted in our lives, such as learning to use new technologies, time for fitness and hobbies, and more appreciation for the natural world. Continue reading Positivity and Silver Lining Through SIP
Still on the Job: Together, We Become Stronger
Supported Employment Program (SEP) Job Coach, Shobha Prabala, shares how the team quickly transitioned to virtual Zoom meetings to continue to serve FCSN clients while ensuring everyone’s safety. Continue reading Still on the Job: Together, We Become Stronger
When the World Turns Upside Down, Be Still, My Soul
“When disappointment, grief and fear are gone. Sorrow forgot; love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul, when change and tears are past. All safe and blessed, we shall meet at last.” I tell myself, “Be still, my soul when the world is turning upside down. We will meet again with joy and tears on our faces after being through thorny ways.” FCSN Executive Business Director Sylvia Yeh shares her thoughts on adjusting to the pandemic. Continue reading When the World Turns Upside Down, Be Still, My Soul
Bringing Individuals With Special Needs to the Virtual World
Adult Day Program Coordinator Jake Haw details the activity changes made to bring clients to the virtual world. Classes include physical fitness, social development, academic, and creativity classes. There are also special theme days, such as Hat Day, or Book Day, to generate extra enthusiasm among the clients. Continue reading Bringing Individuals With Special Needs to the Virtual World
Teaching Art from Home – creating fun art videos for FCSN
FCSN Youth Volunteer Natalie Hsia was teaching arts at South Bay Family Gathering but had to move her lessons online after the pandemic began. Even though she had no previous experience recording video lessons, Natalie took on the challenge so that she can continue to teach students. Continue reading Teaching Art from Home – creating fun art videos for FCSN
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