Twinkle 系列: Charlie Luo：以自己的方式閃耀光芒
Charlie Luo 今年 27 歲。對許多人來說，他可能看起來安靜、難以理解；但對他的家人而言，他一直都是一道光，即使在最艱難的歲月裡，也從未熄滅。Charlie 於 1998 年夏天在美國經由催生出生，出生時健康正常，十一個月大開始走路，大約一歲半時說出人生中的第一句話。 Continue reading Twinkle 系列: Charlie Luo：以自己的方式閃耀光芒
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Twinkle 系列: Vincent 與 Alan 的故事
對 Jason 與 Jennifer Hwang 而言，當他們迎接兩個兒子 Vincent 和 Alan 來到這個世界的那一刻起，人生便徹底改變了。兩兄弟都屬於自閉症光譜的一員，但各自擁有獨特的人生故事。養育他們的過程，是一段充滿挑戰、成長與愛的旅程，不僅改變了他們的家庭，也深深影響了周遭的社群。 Continue reading Twinkle 系列: Vincent 與 Alan 的故事
Twinkle Series: Charlie Luo: Shining In His Own Way
Charlie Luo is 27 years old. To many people, he may seem quiet or hard to understand. But to his family, he has always been a light, one that never disappeared, even in the hardest years. Born in the summer of 1998 in the United States through induced labor, Charlie arrived healthy and normal, walking at eleven months and saying his first words around one and a half years old… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Charlie Luo: Shining In His Own Way
Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alan’s Story
For Jason and Jennifer Hwan, life changed the moment they welcomed their two sons, Vincent and Alan, into the world. Both boys are on the autism spectrum, but each has a unique story. Raising them has been a journey of challenges, triumphs, and love that has shaped not only their family but also the community around them… Continue reading Twinkle Series: Vincent and Alan’s Story
Amanda Loh’s Journey with FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Team
FCSN Voices’ article banners and the heading of the FCSN Voices’ website are all made by the FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Team, run completely by volunteers and led by team leaders like Amanda Loh. With the benefit of her experience and leadership skills, Amanda, along with all the other leaders, plays a huge role in the success of the FCSN Graphic Artist Team. To make banners for the articles, the graphic artists in the FCSN Graphic Artist Team get to choose from a selection of assignments. If applicable, they would be officially assigned it. Then, the Senior Graphic Artists review them and give feedback. Afterwards, the team lead, who is currently Christy Ma, reviews and sends it for publication on the FCSN Voices website… Continue reading Amanda Loh’s Journey with FCSN Voices Graphic Artist Team
Interview with FCSN Alumni: Garrett Chan
A photo of Dr. Garrett Chan
When Dr. Garrett Chan first began volunteering at Friends of Special Needs (FCSN) as a junior high school student, his goal was simple: to spend more time with his younger sister, who is on the autism spectrum. What began as a way to support her, however, quickly grew into a formative experience—one that shaped his patience, empathy, and ultimately, his decision to pursue medicine… Continue reading Interview with FCSN Alumni: Garrett Chan
Finding Family in FCSN: Yvette Ying’s Journey as a Mother, Fighter, and Do’er
It’s not easy being a mother. It means fulfilling the equal tasks of guardian, advisor, and best friend. It requires patient, constant nurturing and love–even when there are other tasks at hand pressing with equal need… Continue reading Finding Family in FCSN: Yvette Ying’s Journey as a Mother, Fighter, and Do’er
An Interview with Saanvi Shah
In the summer before ninth grade, Saanvi Shah was searching for a meaningful way to give back to the community. She wanted more than just a volunteer opportunity; she was looking for something that would make a real difference. When Saanvi discovered the organization Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), their mission resonated deeply within her and set her on a journey that would transform both her and the students she serves… Continue reading An Interview with Saanvi Shah
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 person—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
Reprint: Supporting Branden Through the Self Determination Program (SDP)
FCSN’s mission is to help individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. Since its start in 1996, FCSN team has always strived to fulfill its mission. SDP (self-determination program) is a new service model that 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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