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The FCSN Weekly Announcement is designed to keep you informed of what’s happening at FCSN and in the special needs community.
 
Week of April 25, 2022
Dear Friends,
Here's a glance at this week's announcements:
 
AT FCSN
FCSN Voices (FCSN's Online Newsletter)
Friday Parent Support/Outreach Meeting (4/29)
(Topic: Parent Sharing Person-Centered Services & Trust Services)
Recruiting Volunteers for SNTutoring Program
FCSN Scholarship - Application is Here
FCSN is Hiring
Special Needs Talent Showcase Final Competition (4/30) - Tickets on Sale

IN THE COMMUNITY
 
AT FCSN
 
Learn about what we are doing to allow the voices of the special needs community to be heard, and how you can help spread awareness and compassion by sharing your personal stories with FCSN.
Learn More Here...
 


🎓 Are you a special needs student graduating in 2022? 
🎓 Do you know anyone who is graduating from high school or post secondary this year? 
🎉 Help us celebrate their experiences, graduations, and lives in the FSCN Futures series. 
📢 Nominate them here! https://fcsnvoices.org/2022/03/19/fcsn-futures-celebrating-2022-graduates/
 
 

Scouting with FCSN, an Inclusive Social Event

In March 2022, Boy Scouts member Ricky Lin led a project in which special needs individuals got to experience the joy of scouting. Around 30 FCSN participants attended with their families, learning the scouts way of building teamwork, social skills, and unforgettable memories.  Continue reading

FCSN Reopening, A New Norm

FCSN East Bay Adult Day Program coordinator Diana Ko shares her struggles adjusting to helping her clients virtually during the pandemic, and everyone’s anticipation of returning to in-person classes. Continue reading
FRIDAY PARENT SUPPORT AND OUTREACH ZOOM MEETING
(Mandarin & Cantonese Sessions)

Hosted by:
The FCSN Family Support & Outreach Team 
To Register for Cantonese Session 報名參加粵語場
To Register for Mandarin Session 報名參加華語場


RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS FOR SNTUTORING PROGRAM


SNTutoring is a customizable online 1:1 tutoring program. Its goal is to help individuals with special needs to learn and have fun. We match special needs students with trained youth and adult volunteers to develop lasting friendships through all the turbulence and difficulties in today’s world. For more information, please go to our website SNTutoring.org or contact Yvette Ying (yingxi98@gmail.com).

We are ready to welcome more students to join our program. For registration, please fill out this form. 

FCSN SCHOLARSHIP

 

At FCSN, we are so appreciative of our volunteers and staff because your help matters!  For the second year, we will be awarding scholarships to deserving applicants who are committed to serving FCSN.  If you are a high school senior or current college/graduate student who volunteers with FCSN or if you work full-time for FCSN, we invite you to apply for our FCSN scholarship.  Please click HERE to view the detailed eligibility and to submit the application.  The application deadline is June 15, 2022.  Thank you.

 
After 2 years of the COVID pandemic, the Special Needs Talent Showcase is finally returning to an in-person show at the Santa Clara Convention Center Theater. Come celebrate and be amazed at the incredible talents and abilities of our 12 finalists who will be competing for the top 3 winner spots, the People's Choice Award and Showmanship Award. The audience will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Award winner. The show will be streamed LIVE online for virtual ticket holders. You don't want to miss this spectacular show.

3 Ways to Support Our Talented Individuals with Special Needs:
  • In-Person Ticket: $10/regular seat; $50/VIP seat
  • Virtual Ticket: $25/device
  • Sponsorship: Please click any of the two "To Buy.." buttons below.
Please visit and follow us on our website and social media sites for updates, photos and videos, and information:
Sincerely,

Anna Wang
Event Founder & Chair
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