Release of FSI National Exclusion Tracker Interim Report
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) releases first national data on school and child care exclusions (February 19, 2026 – New Westminster, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) […]
FSI welcomes announcement of CYSN service system redesign
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) welcomes $475 million investment and redesign of supports for children and youth with disabilities and support needs (February 10, 2026 – New Westminster, B.C.)— […]
Open Letter from Family Support Institute of BC and AutismBC
Responsible public communication about disability, distress, and community supports An open letter from Family Support Institute and AutismBC Dear Mayor and City Council of Port Coquitlam, BC Human Rights Commissioner, Community Living BC (CLBC), […]
Proclamation of November 2025 as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
November 2025 marks the 11th Anniversary of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) in Canada and internationally. Created in 2015 by IDC/BCANDS, IDAM recognizes the overwhelming contributions Indigenous Peoples with disabilities […]
News release from FSI condemning President Trump’s harmful claim
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) condemns President Trump’s false claim linking Tylenol to autism (September 26, 2025 – Vancouver, BC)— The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is deeply […]
Media release from FSI announcing national expansion of Exclusion Tracker
National Exclusion Tracker launches: Shining a light on school and child care exclusions (September 2, 2025 – New Westminster, B.C.)— Every day across Canada, children and youth with disabilities are […]
Media release from FSI condemning discriminatory remarks from Quebec radio host
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) condemns discriminatory comments promoting MAiD as a ‘solution’ for disability and mental illness – including harmful reference to Prader Willi syndrome (May 23, 2025 […]
News release announcing FSI’s successful CARF Accreditation
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) awarded CARF Canada Accreditation (May 22, 2025 – New Westminster, B.C.)— We are proud to announce that the Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) […]
Media Release from FSI responding to UN CRPD Review
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) joins Inclusion Canada in calling for repeal of Track 2 MAiD, which prioritizes death over support for Canadians with disabilities (March 26, 2025 – […]
Media Release from FSI on tragic passing of Florence Girard
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) responds to B.C. Coroner’s inquest recommendations on the tragic passing of Florence Girard (February 5, 2025 – Vancouver, B.C.)— The Family Support Institute of […]