This weekend, I attended the Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Gala. The highlights of their program were the children and clients with special needs dancing, singing and performing dramatic skits. This was in front of an audience of 1,000 people with noise, lights, music and lots of action. There was no shortage of distractions and opportunities for someone to be overwhelmed by the many activities going on.
The acts FCSN presented were received enthusiastically by a very appreciative audience, many of whom know first hand just how much work it takes to get those kids ready for prime time. But they were ready and did a very inspiring job. Some are just happy performers, but some are extremely gifted. For a person with significant disabilities to have the opportunity to showcase their particular talents for others is a rare, but wonderful experience. It is an accomplishment we should not overlook. And we should do everything in our power to offer many more chances. Its good for all of us to nurture our talents and celebrate our capacities to share these with others. And it leaves us feeling the world has just been made a slightly better place!
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Jennifer Sullivan, Executive Director
Jennifer Sullivan began teaching at Morgan Autism Center in 1977, first as a teacher, then Assistant Program Director, then, in 2000, she became Executive Director. She was instrumental in developing the Adult Program for the Morgan Autism Center and has expanded the school program to include outreach and consultation opportunities with other community resources, school districts, and agencies,. Ms. Sullivan is also an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University, a member of SCU’s Autism Advisory Board, and San Jose Unified School District’s Autism Advisory Committee.
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