A Child From a Star
The lyricists of FCSN’s 25th Anniversary Song “Friends With Dreams” have said that they have taken inspiration from this article. Let’s take a look at the story that inspired the song. Continue reading A Child From a Star
Category: Parents
Parenting for Special Needs child can be challenging, you have to learn new rules, new laws, and a set of new language. Are you ready for IEP, ISP, ADP, SLS….?
On Stay-At-Home for Kar
Since the pandemic began last March, Kar was unable to go to FCSN’s day program anymore. Kar’s parents strive to maintain his good health and rich enjoyment of life with healthy habits, regular exercise, and virtual meetings with friends and teachers. Continue reading On Stay-At-Home for Kar
Adapted to the New Norm
FCSN WILL student Bob was initially very confused when shelter-in-place started last March. But he quickly came to adjust to various virtual classes and now looks forward to his weekly online lessons. His parents share their appreciation on how FCSN helped Bob adapt to a changing world. Continue reading Adapted to the New Norm
Tony Nakamoto – Making Headway for the Special Needs Community
Growing up in a family surrounded by music, Tony developed his musical talents organically. Read about Tony’s journey growing up and how he found work servicing Google’s various cafes. Continue reading Tony Nakamoto – Making Headway for the Special Needs Community
Overcoming Adversities Through Love and Dedication
Gregg, a student in FCSN South Bay W.I.L.L. Day Program with major challenges in vision and dexterity, is adapting to online learning with the help of his mother and learning his way. Continue reading Overcoming Adversities Through Love and Dedication
Providing Life-Skills and Job Training Through Turtleworks : An Interview with Sherry Meng
“I want Turtleworks to have the same or higher quality product as other embroidery businesses as well as provide a training and volunteering opportunity for kids and young adults of all levels of disability…I want [the kids] to get training and improve the quality of their lives through providing jobs.” Read about how Sherry started a new venture amidst the pandemic. Continue reading Providing Life-Skills and Job Training Through Turtleworks : An Interview with Sherry Meng
Nurturing Possibilities Through Art: Kendra’s Journey
Picking up painting as a hobby has blossomed into multiple opportunities as an artist. Continue reading Nurturing Possibilities Through Art: Kendra’s Journey
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