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
What will happen to the special needs adult as the parents grow older and are unable to take care of their them anymore? Who will take care of them and how will their lives look like? Learn about how Supported Living Services (SLS) and Independent Living Services (ILS) addresses these worries and how adults with special needs can learn to achieve an independent lifestyle. Continue reading Peace of Mind Through SLS and ILS
It is often said, “From small beginnings come great things.” For ten years, FCSN Co-Chairperson Jim Chiao collected spare coins in a large plastic bottle at his house. As the coins began to accumulate, Chiao started to consider what to do with them, and finally after much thought, he came up with a brilliant idea, which gave rise to FCSN’s Coin Bank Project. Continue reading FCSN Coin Bank Project: the Power of Small Ideas
Supported Employment Program (SEP) client Mariah Laguna learned how to make delicious drinks and would like to share the recipe with everyone. Continue reading Fruity Citrus Egg Honey Drink
FCSN youth volunteer, Anna Kuang, shares how she overcame her initial nervousness interacting with her students with minimal verbal abilities, and eventually came to form strong bonds and have a good time doing many different kinds of activities together. Continue reading “Welcome to Social Group!”: My Experience Teaching Nonverbal and Limited Verbal Individuals
FCSN Toastmaster Club Vice President of Public Relation, Alan Hwan, crafted this announcement to promote membership. FCSN Toastmasters welcomes special needs adults 18 and older as members. Members run meetings, give speeches and play a variety of supportive roles. Continue reading FCSN Toastmaster Press Release
FCSN’s L.I.F.E. program stands for Learning, Integration, Friendship, Empowerment. This wonderful community program is based in FCSN’s East Bay Center. Learn about this quarter’s council members. Continue reading Meet Our Council Members – LIFE Q2
FCSN Client, Cindy Chua, writes about her hobby–swimming– for the East Bay ADP/LIFE Newsletter 2021 July/December Issue. Continue reading Swimming: One of My Favorite Hobbies
FCSN youth volunteer Sara Kuang shares her experience teaching Matthew karaoke. Despite awkward moments during the first session, Sara quickly pivoted and tailored the classes to fit Matthew’s interests. In the process, they both learned a lot from each other, had an amazing time singing karaoke, and developed a genuine friendship. Continue reading Bop to the Top: Teaching Karaoke Class
FCSN Adult Day Program client, Hassan Ismail wrote about his all time favorite sport, auto racing, in this article for East Bay ADP/LIFE newsletter. Continue reading Car Racing
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