FCSN Annual Drama Production: Super Mario Bros with a Twist

On July 13th, FCSN showcased their production of “Super Mario Bros with a Twist” at their annual Summer Drama Camp, held from July 10 to July 12 at the FCSN Fremont Center. The camp allowed participants to engage in auditions, act in diverse roles, and collaborate with others, including other participants and student volunteers. This year’s camp reimagined the classic Super Mario narrative, adding unique elements that transformed the familiar movie into a live-action performance. Continue reading FCSN Annual Drama Production: Super Mario Bros with a Twist

Digital Art Collaboration: New Artwork!

The FCSN Voices’ Digital Art Collaboration brings together special needs students and FCSN Voices’ own team of Graphic Artists through a series of weekly, virtual classes. During these classes, students and graphic artists explore the realm of digital art, producing an artwork(s) together by the end of the month. Joining our first batch of artwork that is displayed on our website is a second group, … Continue reading Digital Art Collaboration: New Artwork!

FCSN 2024 Art Exhibition: Expressionsย 

How do you express yourself? Through words, body language? Or maybe more creatively โ€” through music, dance, fashion, cooking โ€ฆ the list goes on. Yet no matter the form, expression digs deep, unearthing a complex inner world that we all uniquely possess. This inner world houses our perspectives, thoughts, and dreams. Sitting center at FCSNโ€™s 2024 Art Exhibition, Expression manifests itself in an explosion of diversity and artistic talent. Through each piece of artwork, we are invited for a glimpse into the rich inner world of an artist with special needs… Continue reading FCSN 2024 Art Exhibition: Expressionsย 

Summer Clay Class: A Creative Journey for Neurodiverse Students

On a hot Saturday afternoon, a classroom at the FCSN South Bay Center buzzed with energy, excitement, and creativity. Inside, 11 pairs of student-volunteers worked away at the finishing touches to their clay projects from the last three weeks: a starry night scene, a fish plate, and a flower or owl vase. Long tables were scattered with brushes, palettes, and an array of colorful paints… Continue reading Summer Clay Class: A Creative Journey for Neurodiverse Students

Uniting Art and Community through FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Collaboration Project

In January 2024, the Graphic Artists on the FCSN Voices team launched a Digital Art Collaboration program. In this program, special needs students and graphic artists embark on a journey of artistic exploration over the course of four weeks. The resulting artwork proudly lives on the FCSN Voices website in an online gallery, showcasing special needs individuals’ combined talents and creativity. Continue reading Uniting Art and Community through FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Collaboration Project

Special Needs Talent Showcase: 10 Years of Empowerment

On April 13, 2024, FCSN held its tenth annual talent show finals at the Santa Clara Convention Theater. The show featured eleven finalist performances and eight honorable mentions. Now on its tenth year, the showcase has evolved from an informal opportunity for the special needs community to showcase their talent to a diverse form of empowerment for the community as a whole. Continue reading Special Needs Talent Showcase: 10 Years of Empowerment