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REPRINT: Uniting Art and Community through FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Collaboration Project

Written by: Julia Lee, FCSN Voices Junior Editor Graphics by: Anna Wang, FCSN Voices Senior Graphic Artist 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 … Continue reading REPRINT: Uniting Art and Community through FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Collaboration Project

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Health Column Series:ย The Therapeutic Power of Dance for Kids on the Spectrum

A growing and diverse body of research has investigated the therapeutic benefits of dance and movement for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, consisting of randomized controlled trials, pilot studies, qualitative research, and meta-analyses of multiple clinical trials and studies. Clinical trials have provided strong evidence that structured dance interventions can improve a range of developmental outcomes… Continue reading Health Column Series:ย The Therapeutic Power of Dance for Kids on the Spectrum

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Learning to Speak Through Stories: My FCSN Voices Experience

As someone who had never considered journalism before joining FCSN Voices, becoming a youth reporter was the last thing I thought I would ever do. I have always been a quiet personโ€”more comfortable listening to others than speaking, and more at ease expressing myself through music than through writing or conversation. Yet, interviewing people and writing articles for Voices has turned out to be one of the most rewarding things I have ever done… Continue reading Learning to Speak Through Stories: My FCSN Voices Experience

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Reprint: Supporting Branden Through the Self Determination Program (SDP)

FCSNโ€™s mission is to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support throughย integrated community involvement. Since its start in 1996, FCSN team has always strived to fulfill its mission.ย ย SDPย (self-determination program) is a new service model thatย gives individuals more control and choice in selecting their own services and supports, essentially allowing them to manage their own service plan with a designated budget within the program guidelines Continue reading Reprint: Supporting Branden Through the Self Determination Program (SDP)

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Parentsย Committee & SIGs Information

The Parents Committee was founded in July 2022. The key objectives are to support the FCSN missionโ€”to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect and support through integrated community involvementโ€”and to connect FCSN families with parents who have similar interests through Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Continue reading Parentsย Committee & SIGs Information

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Interview with Ms. Chuang: Helping Others Find Their Voice Through Speech-Language Pathology

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 Bachelorโ€™s degree from National Chengchi University, Taiwan, and her Masterโ€™s degrees in linguistics and Speech and Language Services from UNC Chapel Hill. First introduced to FCSN through one of her studentโ€™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

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Fishing Fun Day atย Sandy Wool Lakeย 

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 atย Sandy Wool Lakeย 

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11th Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase

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

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