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Parents, Sharing By, Special Interest

Parent Sharing on Housing Topic

Special needs adults are often challenged with the difficulty of finding affordable and sustainable housing. According to the Center for American Progress, nearly 25 percent of more than 580,000 homeless people on any given night in the United States have a disability. FCSN members Alice Liu and Edmend Lin, along with other parents, tried two different approaches – an accessory dwelling unit and a dwelling owned by a parent LLC (limited liability company) – to address this issue for their beloved ones. Continue reading Parent Sharing on Housing Topic

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Art, Events, News, News/Events, Sharing By, Special Interest

FCSN 2023 Art Exhibition: Color Beyond Lines

On a sunlit afternoon, vibrant energy among FCSN families filled the air with joy and warmth. Laughter, chatters, and smiles were all around accompanied by music playing in the background by FCSN’s talented musicians. Amidst this lively atmosphere, FCSN presented its 2nd art exhibition in 2023 following its first exhibition – Through Our Eyes – at the South Bay Center. The exhibition ran from August 25 to September 1 from 10am to 4pm with a special grand opening night on the first day with guest speakers, refreshments prepared by Friends’ coffee, and great turnouts with 183 guests, 50+ dedicated staff, and volunteers. Continue reading FCSN 2023 Art Exhibition: Color Beyond Lines

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Events, News/Events

Almaden Valley-Willow Glen Rotary Club and FCSN Celebrate With Summer Barbecue

On August 11th, 2023, Almaden Valley-Willow Glen (AVWG) Rotary Club hosted a BBQ at John D. Morgan Park with the assistance of the City of Campbell. With over 200 attendees, the BBQ celebrated the camaraderie between the AVWG Rotary Club and FCSN. As the Dream Achievers and the South Bay Percussion Group raised a cheering, dancing crowd with their stellar performances, members of the AWVG Rotary Club served up sizzling hamburgers, chips, drinks, and big smiles.  Continue reading Almaden Valley-Willow Glen Rotary Club and FCSN Celebrate With Summer Barbecue

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Announcements, News, News/Events

Osgood Project Update

For the past dozen years or so, on and off, FCSN had been looking for ways to expand its facility in Fremont due to the long waiting lists, and the lack of space for offices and programs. Finally, in May 2021, FCSN acquired an 18000 sf building at 42080 Osgood Rd in Fremont. In 2022, FCSN design team worked with architects from T Square Consulting Group and completed the initial design for the building’s renovation. Continue reading Osgood Project Update

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Art, Children Programs, News/Events, Programs, Special Interest, Summer Programs

Drama Camp Performs Another Exciting Play “Despicable Me (With a Twist)”

Have you ever seen a play performed by children with special needs? Ms. Anna Wang, the founder of FCSN, created the FCSN drama camp for children with special needs 12 years ago. In the last 12 years, the drama camp has performed various themed shows, such as Zootopia, Cars, Finding Nemo, and many more. This year, the FCSN drama camp was held from July 26th to July 29th, revolving around the theme of “Despicable Me” and led by Camp and Play Directors Kelly Ko and Penny Sapkunmongkun. With teamwork, beautiful prop designs, well-rehearsed actors, and many funny scenes, this year’s successful drama camp left show attendees entertained and satisfied.   Continue reading Drama Camp Performs Another Exciting Play “Despicable Me (With a Twist)”

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Art, Children Programs, Programs, Special Interest, Summer Programs

Storytelling Through Art: Spotlight on FCSN’s Landscape Painting Class

As the summer sun bathes the cozy Chenming & Margaret Hu Center in a warm glow, young artists gather around the palettes and paints, eager for another day of imagination and relaxation. Led by Mishika Agarwal, FCSN’s Landscape Painting Class has become a cherished weekly event for both students and volunteers alike. With the first class launched on June 17th, the program takes place every Saturday and provides FCSN students an artistic sanctuary where they can explore the world of art and tell their stories through various mediums. Continue reading Storytelling Through Art: Spotlight on FCSN’s Landscape Painting Class

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Events, News/Events

AVWG Rotary Club Coordinates South Bay Center Cleanup

On July 22nd from 9-12 a.m., the Almaden Valley-Willow Glen Rotary Club joined forces with volunteers from FCSN to complete the first phase of the FCSN South Bay Center cleanup project. Friends Coffee and Tea brought refreshments, and the volunteers a cheerful, can-do attitude; the morning of smiles, sweat, and service resulted in a makeover to beautify both FCSN’s clients’ and Friends Coffee and Tea customers’ experiences at the South Bay site. Continue reading AVWG Rotary Club Coordinates South Bay Center Cleanup

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Clients, Parents, Sharing By, Special Interest

College of Adaptive Arts Empowers Different Minds

“I realized, in a lot of ways, my sister was more intelligent than me,” DeAnna Purcell, co-founder of the College of Adaptive Arts recalls about her sister. “She never had her full abilities cultivated, honed, or supported properly.” DeAnna’s sister, Angel, was born with Down syndrome, a disorder of the body’s chromosome 21. Throughout her life, all her education has been through the public education system, a system that often isn’t able to fully support students with disabilities and thus, quickly becomes stressful for them. When Angel aged out of secondary school, she had no place that could allow her to continue her education while also providing her with the support she needed. Angel was DeAnna’s motivation for co-founding College of Adaptive Arts, the first lifelong learning model for adults with disabilities, in 2009. Continue reading College of Adaptive Arts Empowers Different Minds

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Events, News/Events

2023 FCSN Family Day

On June 3 from 4-7 p.m. at the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Milpitas, FCSN hosted their annual family day celebration, gathering members across the Bay Area for an eventful evening of performances, recognition of achievements, and reflection of the memories made in the past year. With approximately 100 more attendees than last year, the evening blossomed with the joyful unification of friends and families.  Continue reading 2023 FCSN Family Day

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