Events Calendar

This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
 
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.  

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

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September 04, 2025

Newly Diagnosed Autism

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or […]

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September 08, 2025

Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?

Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back […]

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September 09, 2025

Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]

Free
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September 09, 2025

Wills and Estate Planning

Becoming well-informed about wills, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this workshop, Geoffrey White will explain how […]

Free
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September 09, 2025

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]

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September 10, 2025

Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]

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September 10, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

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September 11, 2025

Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]

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September 16, 2025

Y Mind Teen and Youth Groups – Learn to Cope with Stress

Do you know any teens that struggle with stress (school, social, future), anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-doubt, social pressure, perfectionism, comparison culture (social media), finding purpose, managing difficult emotions? Worried about fitting […]

Free
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September 16, 2025
Westhills YMCA, 1319 Westhills Dr
Victoria, BC V9B 0S2 Canada
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The Power of “AND” in Deaf Education: Language and the Brain

This webinar explores the impact of embracing multiple approaches in deaf education. Across topics ranging from language use and instructional strategies to student performance and outcomes, we aim to demonstrate […]

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September 17, 2025

Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or […]

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September 17, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

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September 18, 2025

Autism Family Friends Fundraiser

🎉 You’re Invited to a Celebration of Inclusion, Community & Joy! 🎉 Autism Family Friends is turning ONE — and we’re throwing a party that’s as special as the families we support! 💙 Join […]

$5
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September 21, 2025
The Cove Indoor Play, 250-610 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L3C2 Canada
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Journey Through Grief

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come […]

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September 22, 2025

Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]

Free
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September 23, 2025

Y Mind Teen and Youth Groups – Learn to Cope with Stress

Do you know any teens that struggle with stress (school, social, future), anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-doubt, social pressure, perfectionism, comparison culture (social media), finding purpose, managing difficult emotions? Worried about fitting […]

Free
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September 23, 2025
Westhills YMCA, 1319 Westhills Dr
Victoria, BC V9B 0S2 Canada
+ Google Map

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]

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September 24, 2025

Y Mind Teen and Youth Groups

Do you know any teens that struggle with stress (school, social, future), anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-doubt, social pressure, perfectionism, comparison culture (social media), finding purpose, managing difficult emotions? Worried about fitting […]

Free
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September 24, 2025
Oaklands Community, 2827 Belmont Ave #1
Victoria, BC V8R 4B2 Canada
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Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]

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September 24, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more
September 25, 2025

Y Mind Teen and Youth Groups

Do you know any teens that struggle with stress (school, social, future), anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, self-doubt, social pressure, perfectionism, comparison culture (social media), finding purpose, managing difficult emotions? Worried about fitting […]

Free
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October 01, 2025
Oaklands Community, 2827 Belmont Ave #1
Victoria, BC V8R 4B2 Canada
+ Google Map

Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or […]

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October 01, 2025

DTC Webinar

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit that can help reduce the amount of taxes owed by a person with a disability or someone who supports […]

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October 02, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

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October 02, 2025

Complex Health

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]

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October 06, 2025

Open the Door – A Mental Health Series Designed to Transform the System

Parents are fighting for their children’s lives within a mental health system steeped in stigma. They are scared, isolated, and exhausted — caught in a cycle of navigating a fragmented […]

Free
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October 06, 2025

LinkedIn for Job Search

Are you using LinkedIn to its fullest potential in your job search? How can you create a profile that catches the eye of recruiters and showcases your skills effectively? This […]

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October 07, 2025

Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]

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October 07, 2025

Learn About Support Worker Central

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support […]

Free
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October 07, 2025

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]

Find out more
October 08, 2025

Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]

Find out more
October 08, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more
October 09, 2025

Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]

Free
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October 14, 2025

Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or […]

Find out more
October 15, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more
October 16, 2025

Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]

Find out more
October 21, 2025

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]

Find out more
October 22, 2025

Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]

Find out more
October 22, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more
October 23, 2025

Journey Through Grief

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come […]

Find out more
October 27, 2025

Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]

Free
Find out more
October 28, 2025

Reactive Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or […]

Find out more
October 29, 2025

FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more
October 30, 2025

Complex Health

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]

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November 03, 2025

Employment Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities

What are the unique challenges and opportunities that youth with disabilities face in the job market? How can young people with disabilities find and pursue meaningful employment that matches their […]

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November 04, 2025

Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]

Find out more
November 04, 2025

Learn About Support Worker Central

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support […]

Free
Find out more
November 04, 2025

Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]

Find out more
November 05, 2025

Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]

Find out more
November 05, 2025

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]

Find out more

Newly Diagnosed Autism

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or […]

Find out more

Disclosure of a Disability: Who Needs to Know?

Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back […]

Find out more

Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]

Free
Find out more