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CPC Celebrated Families, Caregivers and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities at Queens Special Needs Summer Festival

Aug
15

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Date: August 15th, 2026

Press Contacts: 

Alice Du, Director of Communications | (212) 792-4585 | adu@cpc-nyc.org

CPC Celebrated Families, Caregivers and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities at 2026 CPC Queens Special Needs Summer Festival

The Picnic celebrated families and caregivers of special needs community members, nearly 46% of caregivers polled by CPC reported symptoms of depression

 

August 15, 2026 – The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) today hosted its 2026 Queens Special Needs Summer Festival at the Queens Botanical Garden.

 

The summer picnic honored caregivers and provided a fun and safe environment for individuals with developmental disabilities for a fun-filled day of food, games, and meaningful community connections. More than 400 participants attended the event, which aimed to tackle the challenges faced by these individuals and their caregivers, including obstacles to accessing services such as homecare, transportation support, public assistance, and benefits.

 

“For many families of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, finding a community where they truly feel understood, supported and included can make all the difference,” said Jacqueline Fan, program director of CPC Queens Special Needs. “This festival is a celebration of that community. It brings families, caregivers, volunteers and partners together, not only to enjoy a wonderful summer day, but also to build connections, create lasting memories, and remind every family that they belong. We are proud to stand with these families and to continue building a community where every individual is seen, valued and given the opportunity to thrive.”

 

CPC’s newly released 2026 FAIR Survey documents the barriers faced by individuals with developmental disabilities: 66% faced delays obtaining services in the past year; 76% needed an interpreter, but only 45% were satisfied with translation; and 46% reported depression.

 

“It was a beautiful day and such a wonderful event for the families. Everyone had a great time and I got to meet some wonderful people. CPC does such an amazing job supporting the special needs community.  We do our best to add value to them and the families they support,” said Derek Chan, Managing Partner of National Financial Network.

 

Sponsors include:

National Financial Network, Health First, NYP Queens, Royal Care, MTAPD Asian Jade Society, and Raising Cane's, along with in-kind donors Urgent Care-Health Needs, Up One, and Apollo Music Art Center. Jacqueline Fan, Program Director of Queens Special Needs, from the CPC leadership team will be available for interviews.

 

Press Coverage: World Journal, Sing Tao Daily, and QNS.

 

ABOUT CPC

Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

 

關於華策會

華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

 

ACERCA DE CPC

Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.

 

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