The Parents Committee was founded in July 2022. The key objectives are to support the FCSN mission—to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect and support through integrated community involvement—and to connect FCSN families with parents who have similar interests through Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Continue reading Parents Committee & SIGs Information
Ming-Chen Chuang is a Speech Language Pathologist at the Santa Clara County of Education, where she provides services to students with neuroatypical development in areas of speech, language, and communication. She received her Bachelor’s degree from National Chengchi University, Taiwan, and her Master’s degrees in linguistics and Speech and Language Services from UNC Chapel Hill. First introduced to FCSN through one of her student’s parents, Chuang has since given several talks at FCSN about effective communication skills for special needs families. Continue reading Interview with Ms. Chuang: Helping Others Find Their Voice Through Speech-Language Pathology
《閃耀計劃系列》Roxana 和 Janice Chang 的采访 Continue reading Janice Chang：步步為營的勇氣與無聲的創意
[Twinkle Series] Interview with Roxana and Janice Chang Continue reading Janice Chang: A Bold Adventurer and Silent Creator in the Digital World
On April 13, 2025, over 150 FCSN kids, family members and volunteers had a fun fishing day at Sandy Wool Lake, Ed Levin County Park. Sandy Wool Lake is a serene 14-acre reservoir located in Ed R. Levin County Park in the eastern foothills of Milpitas, California. This tranquil spot is surrounded by lush greenery. The event was organized and coordinated by Rotary Club of Almaden Valley – Willow Glen Alman, FCSN and Santa Clara County Park (SCCP). The event aimed to introduce FCSN families to the joys of fishing in a supportive and educational environment… Continue reading Fishing Fun Day at Sandy Wool Lake
On April 12 from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M., Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) hosted its 11th annual Special Needs Talent Showcase (SNTS) at the Santa Clara Convention Center, a day ripe with unique performances from passionate individuals. Ten finalists competed and seven honorable mentions also presented their talents, all of whom were selected from the preliminary auditions held on January 26. The top three winners from last year performed as well, showing the audience their growth over the past year… Continue reading 11th Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase
At the South Bay family gathering on December 7th, the seminar focused on introducing the new South Bay Social Recreation Programs by Mannching Wang. In particular, FCSN is changing its policy on enrichment classes such as cooking, Lego, dance classes… Continue reading South Bay Family Gathering Seminar on South Bay Social Recreation Programs
A couple of brushstrokes, a spark of creativity, and a willingness to persevere are all it takes to bring art to life. Visitors of FCSN’s Bascom Center may have noticed a fresh, artistic addition that adorns the side of the main building–a vibrant mural that captures the essence of painting and creativity in motion… Continue reading FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation
On March 1 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., students at the FCSN South Bay Center learned the art of flower arrangement while enjoying each other’s company. Instructor Hongyin Zhang led the activity, in which students used the provided flowers and leaves to build their own small pots. Continue reading FCSN Flower Arranging Class Encourages Cooperation and Cheerfulness
At the 2024 SNTS contest, I performed my original song, “I AIN’T BACKING DOWN.” I wasn’t sure if I
would win, but I set a goal to earn the People’s Choice Award because, to me, there’s something deeply
validating about getting the audience’s support and belief in you. I felt this was my best chance to kick-start my career. Continue reading My 2024 SNTS Victory
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