Meet the Members of FCSN’s LIFE Client Council

Members of FCSN LIFE Client Council have done a lot during this term, planning for 10 parties, numerous new class ideas, and one community outreach activity. They started to learn how to work with each other and stimulated each other with new ideas to work closely together. They had achieved a tacit understanding when an idea formed, and each of them jumped right in and picked up their share of duties to make the idea came true. Continue reading Meet the Members of FCSN’s LIFE Client Council

Meet the Members of FCSN’s ADP Client Council

ADP Client Council is a platform on which clients can build their skills on decision making and self-advocacy, thereby becoming more self-confident. With the help of ADP staff, clients express themselves and take part in shaping what they want for their program. Continue reading Meet the Members of FCSN’s ADP Client Council

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

FCSN Toastmasters Club

FCSN Kids and Young Adults Find Their Voices in Toastmasters By Dan Rachlin, FCSN parent About two years ago, I attended a routine IEP for my son Sammy. At the beginning of the meeting, his teacher Ms. Louis mentioned that Sammy would be giving his own presentation. I was quietly skeptical, expecting that this would be a very watered-down sort of affair. When it came … Continue reading FCSN Toastmasters Club