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SUMMARY:Communication Connections: Building Language and Learning in Everyday Activities for 0-5 Year Olds
DESCRIPTION:An online learning opportunity for early childhood educators\, childcare providers\, parents\, and caregivers presented by the Richmond Public Health Speech and Language Program. \nWebinars will be presented in English with Mandarin translation.\nA certificate of continuing education credit will be provided on completion of a feedback survey\, if requested.\nFor more information\, call: 604 233 3228. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DEC 1 SESSION\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR DEC 9 SESSION
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/communication-connections-building-language-and-learning-in-everyday-activities-for-0-5-year-olds/2022-12-01/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
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SUMMARY:Project Everybody - PEBCelebratesLive!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nOn December 2nd\, Project EveryBody invites you to attend PEBCelebratesLive! in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. \nThis exciting event will feature an Art Show and Sale during the day where you can find incredible and affordable art pieces for yourself and loved ones this holiday season. Throughout the day\, you’ll be treated to live music and complimentary food/refreshments. The evening program will feature stand-up comedy\, dance and short film. Make sure to register to receive your seats to enjoy the free evening performance (limited seats available). \n\nTime: 11:00am-7:30pm (Art Show and Sale & Musical Performances)\, 6:00pm-8:00pm (Film Festival & Performance Artists – registration required to reserve your seats in the performing theatre)\nLocation: The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver)\nOther Features: Family friendly\, free to the public\, venue is fully wheelchair and walker accessible\, and ASL interpreters are available on site. This event will also have VocalEye live description for people with vision loss.\n\n  \nMORE INFO & REGISTRATION
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/project-everybody-pebcelebrateslive/
LOCATION:The Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221123T221613Z
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UID:32413-1670065200-1670070600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Hiking Group | In Person
DESCRIPTION:Get outside and enjoy nature with easy hikes enjoyed in a group. This Month explore the nature centre near Burnaby Lake with friends! \nWe will meet at Production Way – University Skytrain station and then walk to the nature trails around Burnaby Lake! Enjoy nature and look at the winter birds. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a warm jacket\, a water bottle\, and a snack. Please also bring an extra rain jacket or umbrella in case of rain. \nBurnaby lake trail is wheelchair accessible! The walk will be about 3 km but it is mostly flat. \n\n\n\n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/monthly-hiking-group-in-person-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221123T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T222521Z
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SUMMARY:Legends - A Live Drag Show at Junction Pub
DESCRIPTION:A live dinner drag show is a fantastic feast for all the senses. There are glamorous costumes and cosmetics to see\, upbeat music to hear\, and delicious food to taste. If you’re interested in LGBTQ community\, it’s a way to explore. If you just love drag\, that’s great too! \nDo you like Ru Paul’s Drag Race? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a drag show in person? \nWe are going to the Legends drag show at Junction Pub. A live dinner drag show is a fantastic feast for all the senses. There are glamorous costumes and cosmetics to see\, energetic music to hear\, and delicious food to taste. It’s a great way to find out more about LGBTQ community. \nFor this event\, Real Talk is covering the ticket price\, but you should bring money to buy a meal – probably around $25-$30. We’ve booked tables and will sit together. \nJunction is wheelchair accessible. If you want us to book a wheelchair-accessible table for you\, please let us know when you register. \nIf this event is sold out\, please put your name on the waiting list. We may book another table if there is enough demand. \nIMPORTANT: There are only limited tickets and you MUST register for this experience on the Eventbrite link below. If you just show up\, there won’t be a ticket for you.  \n  \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\n  \nWatch a YouTube preview here!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/legends-a-live-drag-show-at-junction-pub/
LOCATION:Junction Pub\, 1138 Davie Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6E 4L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221122T230236Z
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UID:32369-1670227200-1670234400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Youth with Disabilities Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe are pleased to inform you that Employment and Social Development Canada is holding a virtual Youth with Disabilities Town Hall on Monday\, December 5\, 2022\, from 11 AM to 1 PM (EST). The Town Hall will be hosted by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough\, Minister of Employment\, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion\, as part of the Government of Canada’s program in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022. \nThe Town Hall will focus on two key topics:\n(i) climate action and disability\, and\n(ii) youth employment and entrepreneurship.\nThe event will open with special keynote speakers and remarks by Minister Qualtrough. This 2-hour event will build upon past youth engagement\, including roundtables held prior to and after the 2022 Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, Canada-led COSP side events on youth leadership\, and the June 2021 Youth with Disabilities Town Hall held during National AccessAbility Awareness Week. \nWe are inviting youth with lived experience (15-30 years old) to participate in this event and would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with your networks. \nPlease note the event will include American Sign Language\, Langue des signes Québécoise\, captioning (English and French)\, and official language translation. \nRegistration for this event is required by providing the following information to Accessible-Canada@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca no later than 5PM (EST) November 30th\, 2022: \n\nContact information: Name\, phone number\, email address\nConfirmation that the participant is between 15 to 30 years of age\nIf accompanied by a support person\, please provide their name\, phone number\, email address\nOfficial language of preference: English or French\nInterpretive or other services or accommodations that the participant requires\nConfirmation that the participant has read and agrees to the terms outlined in the attached Formulaire de consentement et de renonciation (virtuel) – Consent and Release Form (virtual events). This may either be done by completing the attached form or confirming in the registration email that the participant has read and accepts the terms outlined in the form.\n\nPlease note that as a matter of workplace safety for our interpreters and to ensure they can readily understand the speakers\, all participants are required to use headsets or earbuds with microphones. Failure to do so will result in not being able to participate in the discussion. Should this not be feasible for accessibility or other reasons\, participants must advise us upon registration so we may explore alternate arrangements. \nWe appreciate your help in circulating this information to support youth participation in this event
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/youth-with-disabilities-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221110T200029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T200156Z
UID:32198-1670265000-1670270400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:ADHD - The Real Deal
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us in watching a video by Dr. Duncan\, who will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD by presenting up to date scientific facts about cause\, prevalence\, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. \nCome together with other families to watch this video presentation and stay for a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nThese events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory\, or live outside of Canada\, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/adhd-the-real-deal-2/2022-12-05/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221123T223141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T223141Z
UID:32421-1670265000-1670270400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Healing Stories: 3-week group experience
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWould you like to explore your life journey from a healing and compassionate perspective? This autobiographical process will help you develop your reflection\, listening and storytelling skills. We will also work on empathy and communication so we can interact with each other with care and kindness. Experience greater understanding and awe for the human spirit as we listen and share meaningful stories from our lived experiences. \nBring an open mind and open heart to this cohort experience happening on 3 Monday nights starting December 5th. (Online through zoom) Dates: Nov.28\, Dec.5\, Dec.12 and Dec.19. Time: 6:30pm-8pm Pacific time (90 minutes) \nYou will need a Computer (desktop\, laptop or tablet) is ideal\, with internet connection. Ideally\, you are in a private and quiet space so we can share stories and hear each other easily. \n  \nPlease email littlewoo@curiko.ca to book your spot or register HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/healing-stories-3-week-group-experience/2022-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20220831T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T223529Z
UID:30905-1670320800-1670328000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Reflection Cafe 2.0 (in person)
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nA space to make social connections\, share and try out new experiences! We will reflect on various topics and ideas…all about life moments and the human experience! (4924 Imperial St\, Burnaby) \nConnect with community and each other! Work with Curiko Coaches to co-create reflective practices\, design tools\, build confidence and capabilities while working on perspective taking! \nBring a friend and your curiosity! You can also bring your lunch or a snack if you like\, and we’ll provide a cold or hot beverage! Look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nJOIN THIS EXPERIENCE\n  \nThe studio is located between the Metrotown and Royal Oak Skytrains so you can take either one to get here.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/reflection-cafe-2-0-in-person/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221208T110000
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SUMMARY:Early Reading and Writing Skills with Lucile Denys
DESCRIPTION:Resource person: Carlye McCloy-Brown \nLocation: Program Space | 191 E 10th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5 \nDescription: \nJoin us for this Bilingual Interactive Family Workshop with Orthopedagogue Lucile Denys (English/ French) \nThis is a FREE workshop looking at early Reading & Writing Skills. \nBring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you ideas on how to introduce these skills & continue to develop them together. \nChildren are naturally curious; as they start to play with colours & letters they are already starting to learn about reading & writing. So how do we as parents support our child to thrive at home & build a solid foundation which will support their ongoing education. Lucile\, a specialist in teaching reading & writing will give you the tools in this bilingual (English/ French) interactive workshop. \nVotre enfant découvre le coloriage\, voit des lettres\, il est curieux. Il est déjà en processus pour apprendre à lire et à écrire. On se demande les activités à privilégier chez soi pour bien préparer notre enfant à la activités. Lucile une enseignante spécialisée en lecture et en écriture\, présente des activités à intégrer dans la routine de vie. Atelier en français et en anglais. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/early-reading-and-writing-skills-with-lucile-denys/
LOCATION:This World’s Ours Centre\, 191 E 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T171215Z
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SUMMARY:Better Connections: An Interactive Workshop at TWO
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis Worlds Ours Centre is hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Behavior Consultant Michelle de Beer. \nThis is a FREE workshop to discover how to help your Child Build Deeper\, more Genuine Connections in just 1 activity each day- 7 Days\, 7 Ways \nBring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you a range of ideas on how you can help your child with connection; building connections together and helping your child build connections with others. \nThe idea of ‘connection’ or ‘social skills’ can be overwhelming. Michelle\, an experienced behaviour consultant\, will introduce her Autism Connection Strategy™ which intentionally simplifies this process by giving you 7 activities that you can do using a variety of activities specific to your child. During our workshop we will then explore a couple of activities from this strategy\, including shared activities and perspective exploration with your child. \nWorkshop participants will have the option to purchase The Autism Connection Toolkit for $30 (regular price $97) at the end of the session for video training on the strategy\, a calendar cheat sheet and ideas for you to utilize at home. \nThis workshop is ideally suited to a parent & child aged 3-6 working & playing together. \nPlease note there is no childcare for this event\, please make alternative arrangements if you can not bring your child with you. \nTo get the most from the workshop\, we recommend that parents & children actively work & play together. \nPlease contact us\, visit our website for more information & to register. \nWebsite: www.thisworldsours.com     Email: info@thisworldsours.com \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nPlease register by Saturday 3rd December 2022.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/better-connections-an-interactive-workshop-at-two/
LOCATION:This World’s Ours Centre\, 191 E 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T224209Z
UID:32427-1670607000-1670612400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:A Taste of Curiko: Make Korean Fried Chicken
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWelcome to A Taste of Curiko\, I am your host Janey\, and I invite you to join me as I share my recipe for Korean Fried Chicken and introduce the Curiko Community!  \nYou will need:\n– Chicken wings or pieces of chicken thigh cut up\,\n– salt & pepper\n– corn starch\n– potato starch (optional)\n– gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)\n– honey\n– brown sugar\n– garlic- fresh\n– ginger- fresh\n– ketchup\n– sesame oil\n– soy sauce\n– oil for frying\n– green onions (optional)\n– measuring cups and spoons\, deep fryer or deep pan. \nYou are welcome to participate in what ever way you feel comfortable! you can just watch or you can follow along! If there is something specific help make this experience even better\, feel free to share! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/a-taste-of-curiko-make-korean-fried-chicken/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221123T231109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T231109Z
UID:32430-1670688000-1670693400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you ready to get in the festive spirit? Curious about past holiday traditions? Together we will explore the Burnaby Village Museum’s Heritage Christmas. Dress for the weather and bring money for hot chocolate. \nWe will explore the Christmas displays and programming at the Burnaby Village Museum including a festive scavenger hunt and displays of traditional Christmas decorations. We will then head inside to warm up and discuss our own holiday traditions. \nDress for the weather as most activities will be outside. Bring a rain jacket and umbrella. Money to purchase hot chocolate and a snack. \nThe Burnaby Village Museum is mostly outside. It can get crowded and noisy. We will meet at the main entrance by the parking lot. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \nWatch a preview here!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/heritage-christmas-at-burnaby-village-museum-in-person/
LOCATION:Burnaby Village Museum\, 6501 Deer Lake Ave\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 3T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221123T173054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T173054Z
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SUMMARY:Mayday Club Youth Choir
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mayday-club-youth-choir/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20220106T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T210049Z
UID:30659-1671022800-1671026400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Navigating the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFamilies and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie\, inspiration\, problem solving\, and support. Bring your thoughts\, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. Each month we will feature a new topic and invite a guest speaker. \nUPCOMING TOPICS:\nFeb 8 – Transitioning to Kindergarten\nMarch 8 – Waitlists in the Early Years\nApril 12 – Sleep\nMay 10 – Toileting Learning\nJune 14 –  Eating \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2-2022-12-14/2022-12-14/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2-2022-12-14/2022-12-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO
DESCRIPTION:This World’s Ours Centre is hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) \nThis workshop will explore Sensory Processing. \nBring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to continue to develop these ideas together at home. \nChildren use their senses during all their first experiences to help them make sense of the world. Olivia will support you to understand how your senses help you do this. You will learn about the benefits of multisensory play; such as using sensory bins. You will discover how these can stimulate our senses\, promote emotional regulation\, and develop fine motor skills. Olivia will then show you how to create your own personalised sensory bin with your little ones\, so that you can incorporate all you have learnt to see\, touch\, smell\, and hear the benefits of sensory play for yourself. \nPlease note there is a $10 fee to cover cost of your personalised sensory bin. We accept Autism Funding. \nThis workshop is ideally suited to a parent & child aged 3-6 working & playing together.  \nTo get the most from this session\, we recommend that parents & children participate together. Please note that there is no childcare for this event so you will need to make alternative arrangements if your child can not attend. \nPlease contact us & visit our website for more information \nWebsite: www.thisworldsours.com \nEmail: info@thisworldsours.com \nTo register please follow the link below & register by Saturday 10th December 2022. \nhttps://www.amilia.com/store/en/this-worlds-ours-centre-corp/shop/activities/4177350 \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-sensory-processing-an-interactive-workshop-at-two/
LOCATION:This World’s Ours Centre\, 191 E 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T130000
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SUMMARY:Better Connections: An Interactive Workshop at TWO
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Connections FREE\nWe are hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Behavior Consultant Michelle de Beer. \nThis is a FREE workshop to discover how to help your Child Build Deeper\, more Genuine Connections in just 1 activity each day- 7 Days\, 7 Ways\nBring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you a range of ideas on how you can help your child with connection; building connections together and helping your child build connections with others.\nThe idea of ‘connection’ or ‘social skills’ can be overwhelming. Michelle\, an experienced behaviour consultant\, will introduce her Autism Connection Strategy™ which intentionally simplifies this process by giving you 7 activities that you can do using a variety of activities specific to your child. During our workshop we will then explore a couple of activities from this strategy\, including shared activities and perspective exploration with your child. \nWorkshop participants will have the option to purchase The Autism Connection Toolkit for $30 (regular price $97) at the end of the session for video training on the strategy\, a calendar cheat sheet and ideas for you to utilize at home. \nThis workshop is ideally suited to a parent & child aged 3-6 working & playing together.  \n  \nPlease note there is no childcare for this event\, please make alternative arrangements if you can not bring your child with you.  \n  \n To get the most from the workshop\, we recommend that parents & children actively work & play together. \nPlease contact us\, visit our website for more information & to register.  \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/better-connections-an-interactive-workshop-at-two-2/
LOCATION:This World’s Ours Centre\, 191 E 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="This World's Ours Centre":MAILTO:info@thisworldsours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221202T200318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T200318Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Movie Party | In Person Nelson BC
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nUsually\, we do not have a meeting in December\, but at our last meeting the group decided to have a Christmas Movie Party instead 🎥🍿 \nWe will be watching Carol of the Bells from 1-3PM in the Nelson CARES boardroom on Thursday\, December 15th\, 2022 \nCarol of the Bells is about a young man with a troubled past who searches for his biological mother and finds out that she has down syndrome. It was made by Inclusion Films and 70% of the cast and crew who made the movie have an intellectual disability! \nWe will provide popcorn and hot chocolate\, but please feel free to bring any baking or other holiday treats that you would like to share with everyone 🎅🍪 \nMasks\, antlers\, Santa hats\, and ugly sweaters are optional but encouraged 😷 \nAs with all our meetings\, this event is free for anyone to attend\, so spread the word and bring a friend! \n  \nWatch the trailer here
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/christmas-movie-party-in-person-nelson-bc/
LOCATION:Nelson Cares\, 205 Hall St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20210525T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T170339Z
UID:31255-1671561000-1671568200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Family Hang Out
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events\nFamily Hang Outs are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together and have a conversation for support\, camaraderie\, inspiration\, trouble-shooting\, and sharing what’s hard. Some of these sessions are by theme/topic and others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling right now — overwhelmed\, sadness\, fear\, anxiety — you are not alone. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information\, please contact Ben Postmus at bpostmus@fsibc.com. \nJoin us Tuesday Dec 20   when FSI volunteer parent and Author Susan Dunnigan will share a chapter from her book Warrior Angel   https://sites.google.com/view/seekingordinary/home  The chapter is called Christmas Grows Up. It tells the story of her daughter pressuring her to educate her older brother about Santa \nClick Here to Register! \n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-hang-out-3-2022-12-20/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-hang-out-3-2022-12-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221017T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T170054Z
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SUMMARY:FASD Themed Series: Towards Healthy Outcomes with Jacqueline Pei
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nPlease join us on January the 10th to hear Jacqueline Pei discuss Towards Healthy Outcomes (THO)\, a framework for intervention with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). \nJacqueline will review the assumptions central to this model\, and the rationale for adopting a ‘healthy development’ lens as we support individuals with FASD. From this perspective\, challenges present for individual will be examined across developmental domains with consideration for potential opportunities to support healthy outcomes for people with FASD. Research and practical considerations will be incorporated in this discussion. We will consider gaps that currently exist and ways we can engage in thoughtful and purposeful actions that are responsive to the unique needs of individuals with FASD. \nJacqueline Pei is a Professor\, in the Department of Educational Psychology Assistant Clinical Professor\, Department of Pediatrics Member\, Women and Children’s Health Research Institute Senior Research Lead\, Canada FASD Research Network \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSI \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-themed-series-towards-healthy-outcomes-with-jacqueline-pei/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20210622T184934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T215728Z
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SUMMARY:Dance with Amanda!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGet ready to dance with Amanda. Wear something comfy you can move and groove in! \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nTo join the event click here
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/dance-with-amanda-2/2023-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/dance-with-amanda-2/2023-01-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230110T220404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T220404Z
UID:32872-1673532000-1673535600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Creative Art Club | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nEach week participants will be given the space to create art works. The studio will provide 2-3 prompts and examples to spark inspiration. Or participants can use the space freely to make something of their own. Making art in a space with others often provides an opportunity to learn from one another\, socialize and inspire. \nPay what you can supply fee – suggested $5.00 that will cover the cost of all supplies provided. The studio can supply most things: pencils\, paper\, paints\, brushes\, markers\, glue… I would recommend bringing a snack and a water bottle Your own art supplies if you would like not to share and use familiar items. In particular an eraser and pencil \nThis experience takes place in Arrieta Art Studio located at 707 Front St\, New Westminster. The studio is only a 5 minutes walk from the New West Skytrain station. There is paid street parking in the area. The studio is located in the core of downtown New West where there is construction and trains so the front area of the studio is noisy. However\, the experience will take place in our backroom which is quieter as street sounds are rarely heard. The space is brightly lit to allow for better art-making. Strong smells could come from art supplies like paints\, glue\, etc. \nThe studio is ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is no wheelchair-accessible washroom\, unfortunately. Please inform us if there is anything we can do to make the space or art-making more accessible \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/creative-art-club-in-person/2023-01-12/
LOCATION:Arrieta Art Studio\, 707 Front Street\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20220322T201729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T220537Z
UID:26792-1673611200-1673614800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Anime Watching + Draw Together Club
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDo you like cartoons\, comics and animations? What do you think of when you hear “Anime”? Do you think Sailormoon and DragonBallZ? Did you know Anime is actually way more than that! The diversity includes tons more shows\, styles\, genres\, all ages\, themes and more! The shows we watch could have adult themes and some scenes that might make viewers uncomfortable. We will be starting with “Fate Stay Night” Feel free to look it up beforehand! We come together weekly\, one week we will watch shows together and one week we will draw together. The Host will explore the art of comic making and explain different types of comics\, subjects\, types of techniques\, and the difference between things like comic books and storyboarding! We save the last 15 mins of this gathering for sharing work! \nWhat to bring: Drawing materials: pen\, pencil\, eraser\, paper (or anything else you want to draw with) If we are watching a show and you have fan art Stories to share – What shows did you watch\, what did you like about it? \n  \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/anime-watching-draw-together-club/2023-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20210721T203139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T223912Z
UID:21715-1673622000-1673625600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Music Bingo Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us every Friday afternoon on Zoom for a fusion of Music Bingo and Karaoke! \nYou will be able to sing along to some of your favourite songs while checking them off our group Bingo card. \n  \nHow to Join: \n\nClick to join.  \nThe password to all events is “LSonline”
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-bingo-karaoke-5/2023-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230110T221815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T221841Z
UID:32918-1673964000-1673971200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Ask a Dude
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nGuys with cognitive disabilities get together to talk about dating\, love\, relationships\, and sex with a Certified Sexual Health Educator. \nEverybody has questions about dating\, love\, relationships\, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do I let my family know that I want to date? How can I make sex safer? What is consent? It’s totally normal. But sometimes it can be hard to know where to get good information. At this event\, we’ll watch some Real Talk videos\, and have a conversation hosted by a Certified Sexual Health Educator. We’ll talk about where to get good information\, who can support us with this stuff\, and how to figure out confusing situations. People are welcome to talk about things\, or to just listen if they don’t want to talk. If you want a family member\, friend\, or staff member to support you to tune in to the Zoom Hangout\, that’s great. They don’t need to register\, they can just show up with you. \nPlease note: The maximum number of attendees at a Real Talk Zoom Hangout is 12. We do this so that everyone has a chance to participate and share ideas if they want to. If you try to register someone and the event is full – don’t worry\, we’ll be running these frequently while Social Distancing is in effect.  \nIf you have an event link from signing up one person please DON’T pass it on to others who have not registered. This will keep the event more confidential and more useful for everyone. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/ask-a-dude/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20221207T213651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T213653Z
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SUMMARY:A World Cafe Discussion
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe goal of the discussion is to identify ways to make Mission a more welcoming and inclusive community. \nLight refreshments & door prizes. \nRSVP to Arlene schoute1@telus.net\nThis is a joint project between the Mission Self Advocate Group & ESATTA (Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action)
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/a-world-cafe-discussion/
LOCATION:Cedar Valley Mennonite Church\, 32860 Cherry Avenue\, Mission\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230112T230157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T230157Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) \nThis workshop will explore Sensory Processing.  \nBring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to  continue to develop these ideas together at home. \nChildren use their senses during all their first experiences to help them make sense of the world. Olivia will support you to understand how your senses help you do this. You will learn about the benefits of multisensory play; such as using sensory bins. You will discover how these can stimulate our senses\, promote emotional regulation\, and develop fine motor skills. Olivia will then show you how to create your own personalised sensory bin with your little ones\, so that you can incorporate all you have learnt to see\, touch\, smell\, and hear the benefits of sensory play for yourself. \nThis workshop is ideally suited to a parent & child aged 3-6.\nTo get the most from this workshop\, we recommend that parents & children actively work & play together. \nPlease register to confirm your attendance \nThere are limited tickets available. If this workshop becomes full\, you will be added to our waitlist & an additional date will be scheduled. \nThere is no childcare for this event\, please make arrangements if you can not bring your child with you. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-sensory-processing-an-interactive-workshop-at-two-2/
LOCATION:This World’s Ours Centre\, 191 E 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 3E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="This World's Ours Centre":MAILTO:info@thisworldsours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230110T222900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T222900Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Production: The Journey of Oliver Twist | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nTogether we will put on a play and transform into characters from the story of Oliver Twist. Over the course of 6 weeks\, we will prepare for and put on an original play written by the tag team Grace and Sandy. We will make the costumes and the sets\, and do the acting. IN PERSON at the Curiko Studio in Burnaby – 4924 Imperial St\, Burnaby \nEach week we will work towards a final recorded play that we can all watch and enjoy. Week 1: Learn about the characters and make costumes Week 2: Talk about the settings and story and make the sets Week 3 – 5: Act out the play in three parts – Film each section. Week 6: Viewing and cast party. At the end of the experience\, you will get a video of the finished play. \nIf you have any old clothes or craft supplies that you are willing to donate please bring them. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/theatre-production-the-journey-of-oliver-twist-in-person/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230125T214009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T214009Z
UID:33966-1675794600-1675800000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Education Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFebruary 7 – Building Your Child’s Team\n• Who is who (Resource teachers\, learning support\, EAs\, OTs SLPs?)\n• Allies and relationships (you and your family members\, librarians\, custodians\, former teachers\, and other parents)\n• Building relationships\n• Understanding your communication style\, your strengths\, and where you may need support (are you a peacemaker\, an advocate\, do you find it uncomfortable to speak up\, are you good at writing letters\, do you enjoy in-person talks or would rather do things in writing?) \nFebruary 21 – Navigating Supports and IEPs\n• Timeline of IEPs\, when and how often to meet\n• Ministry of Education designations\n• Smart vs Competency Based IEPs\n• Language Adaptations and Modifications\n• Dogwood vs Evergreen \nMarch 7  – Bumps in the Road: Problem Solving\nEvery family/caregiver wants the best for their child\, and when things go wrong\, and or we feel that there is a disconnect between what our child needs and what is happening we react with strong emotions\, typically not positive ones. Why is it hard? It’s hard because we are coming from a place of love and are also trying to figure out how to interface and navigate within a complex system\, and we don’t know all the rules.\nIn this session\, we will be exploring:\n• Documenting and addressing issues proactively\n• Communication preparing for a meeting bringing someone with you\, mapping out what you want to discuss\, and being mindful and honest of the emotions behind the issues.\n• What is the chain of command?\n• Outside resources and supports IBC\, FSI BCedAccess\, PACs\, and PIEs\n• Social media – help\, and pitfalls \nApril 4 – Parent Voices: What’s Working\nIn this session we will be hearing from other families who have walked before us they will share their experiences\, tips\, and suggestions \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*KS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/education-series/2023-02-07/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230116T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T182949Z
UID:32994-1675843200-1675864800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Health and Well-Being In Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:February 8 – 9\, 2023 | Digital Conference \nImproving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability \nThe Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference is an inter-professional conference where health care providers and community partners connect to share educational and informative updates and practical\, innovative\, promising and effective practices that improve the health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The conference strives to achieve equity\, diversity\, and inclusion through recognition of intersectionality—the inter-connected nature of social categorizations such as race\, class\, and gender as they apply to people with developmental disabilities\, creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage \nAfter participating in this conference\, participants will be able to \n\nDiscuss innovative\, promising\, and effective practices that contribute to positive physical and mental health outcomes\, interprofessional collaboration\, and strategic leadership\n Identify possible solutions for core issues and challenges faced by the people being supported\, their families\, and community partners\nExplore evidence-based clinical best practices relating to physical and mental health\nDiscuss the role of community healthcare in maintaining and improving quality of life\n Develop\, maintain\, and expand interprofessional partnerships in order to provide more effective supports\n\n  \nCLICK HERE FOR INFO AND REGISTRATION
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/canadian-health-and-well-being-in-developmental-disabilities/2023-02-08/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062847
CREATED:20230124T225551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225551Z
UID:33961-1675947600-1675951200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Kello Inclusive Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton-based talent agency exclusively represents disabled and neurodiverse talent. \nTo register for this ZOOM event please call 250-572-6009
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/kello-inclusive-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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