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SUMMARY:Gender Marvelous: Parenting LGBTQ+ Children and Youth
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA place for families can share their own experiences\, ask questions\, and get guidance as we support our children and youth. Come join the conversation. Learn what all the acronyms mean! Find support and strength and network with other families on this journey. \n  \nCLICK 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*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/gender-marvelous-parenting-lgbtq-children-and-youth/2022-07-06/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/gender-marvelous-parenting-lgbtq-children-and-youth/2022-07-06/
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SUMMARY:Summer DAY CAMP: Reading\, Arts & Picnics: Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nReading\, Arts & Picnics! (Ages 8-14) \nThis day camp is designed for those who prefer a quieter slower pace! \nEach day\, two staff meet up to 8 participants on location for their chosen activity. Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy at the picnic\, and will choose between various staff lead individual projects such as art\, crafts and reading or to interact through games\, slower paced summer activities\, riddles and other social challenges together.\nConsistent with this gentle pace\, these camps highlight group dynamics\, creativity and emotional engagement through fun activities with like-minded peers! \nGroup runs daily for one week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. \nOur Summer Day Camps have qualified trained staff well versed in supporting children and youth with Autism and Diverse Abilities. While each “Day Camp” style group is themed\, each group incorporates social skill development and friendship building while inspiring a Growth Mindset and increased self-awareness / self-responsibility in a safe\, respectful\, fun peer environment. \nPayments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding \nDrop off location for all Day Camps above will be:\n17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, BC \nRegister Here!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-day-camp-reading-arts-picnics-cloverdale/2022-07-11/
LOCATION:Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.\, 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, British Columbia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220711T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer Day Camp: Eco Adventure! - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Eco Adventures Day Camp offers a fun outdoor pursuit each day of the week! \nParticipants ages 8 to 14 will explore different locations and activities throughout their community in our small-group social skill building process. Each day\, two staff meet the group of 6 to 8 participants at the location for that day’s adventure. They plan out the activity together\, embark\, break for snacks\, continue/return to the pick up site. Whether hiking\, adventure/challenge gaming\, or exploring… each day will increase their mindfulness in nature\, as well as their social skills\, while exploring parks\, beaches\, streams\, hikes\, geo-caching and other challenging activities that deepen their love of the outdoors! \nGroup runs daily for one week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm the weeks of:\n\nJuly 11 – 15\, 2022\nJuly 18 – 22\, 2022 \nOur Summer Day Camps have qualified trained staff well versed in supporting children and youth with Autism and Diverse Abilities. While each “Day Camp” style group is themed\, each group incorporates social skill development and friendship building while inspiring a Growth Mindset and increased self-awareness / self-responsibility in a safe\, respectful\, fun peer environment. \nDrop off location for Eco Adventure Camp will be:\nMcArthur Island Park\, 1655 Island Pkwy\, Kamloops\, BC \nPayments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding \nRegister Here!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-day-camp-eco-adventure-kamloops/2022-07-11/
LOCATION:McArthur Island Park\, 1655 Island Parkway\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Currents | Connecting families from Tofino to Sechelt and Port Hardy to Port Alberni
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nFamilies living on the Sunshine Coast and North Vancouver Island are invited to attend a series of FREE virtual sessions. Learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. Join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support. \n\nCost: FREE (Scholarship for childcare available\, see details at the bottom of registration.)\nWhen: 9 sessions between July 7 – 27 \, 2022\nWhere: Virtual Zoom sessions \nWho: Families living on the Sunshine Coast and North Vancouver Island who support a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability.\nEvent Contact: info@inclusionbc.org or call 604-777-9100\nRegistration: you will be registering for all 9 sessions; this is a series that is meant to be taken together. We understand families are busy so if there are times you cannot attend\, just attend the ones you can. After you register you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for all sessions. Scholarships are available. \n\nSESSION DETAILS HERE \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/currents-connecting-families-from-tofino-to-sechelt-and-port-hardy-to-port-alberni/2022-07-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:In the Garden with Hives for Humanity | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin Hives for Humanity to learn from Gitxsan Plant Teacher Leona Brown all about Fireweed Bloom flowers. \nWe will be there with the plants and bees – spring weeding\, transplanting and dreaming up plans for the fall planting season. This would be a great time to learn about the Il Centro garden project\, and ways to be part of this beautiful community gardening space in the future. Come dig in the dirt with us! \nWhat to Bring: Bring your curiosity\, and any gardening tools you may have! Available seating only in the form of fallen Willow trunks so if folks need proper chairs it would be great if they could bring their own for now. \nThe garden is behind the basketball court at the farthest parking lot which is gravel. The entrance to this lot has a lot of bumpy pot holes The area is grassy and lightly sloped. There is no paved areas in the garden. \nBeing mindful of honeybees – we have hives in a fenced in area right in the gardens. It is allergy season – lots of pollen! \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION\n  \nHosted by Hives4Humanity
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/in-the-garden-with-hives-for-humanity-in-person/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Center – Il Centro Garden\, 3075 Slocan St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220718T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer Day Camp: Gamers & Actors Unite! -  Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGamers and Actors Unite! (Ages 8-14) \nThe Gamers & Actors Day-Camp is all about imagination! \nEach day we integrate themes from Dungeons and Dragons\, Minecraft and other age appropriate adventure series into real life activities\, where participants develop a story and act out the plot\, or play out their choices on a game board. This camp uses improv (theater sports)\, role playing\, and small group presentation opportunities to inspire self confidence\, creative self expression\, group problem solving and peer group development. \nGroup runs daily for one week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. \nOur Summer Day Camps have qualified trained staff well versed in supporting children and youth with Autism and Diverse Abilities. While each “Day Camp” style group is themed\, each group incorporates social skill development and friendship building while inspiring a Growth Mindset and increased self-awareness / self-responsibility in a safe\, respectful\, fun peer environment. \nPayments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding \nDrop off location for all Day Camps above will be:\n17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, BC \nRegister Here!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-day-camp-gamers-actors-unite-cloverdale/2022-07-18/
LOCATION:Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.\, 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, British Columbia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220720T170000
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SUMMARY:ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP 2022 - Registration Deadline Today
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDifferent Minds Academy is embarking on an exciting new adventure: Robotics Summer Camp! \nOrganized by Different Minds Academy\, University of Victoria\, Canada \nSummer camp is conducted and organized by Shruthi (Su)\, Prof. Jim Tanaka\, Bernice Addison and team. Shruthi is a Robotics and STEM Educator with a PhD in Robotics and several years of teaching experience spanning schools and universities. \nDates: August 6\, 13 and 20 | Saturdays; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nAge group: 6+ (FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES) \nAbout: The Robotics Summer Camp’s three day session aims to provide an introduction for the kids to the world of robotics\, mechanics\, electronics and coding. There will be dedicated mentoring during these sessions to help the kids to understand better. \nRegistration Deadline: July 20th\, 2022 \nCamp cost: $50 per registration. For fee waiver options\, please contact the organizers​ \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\n  \nSome Extra Notes:  \n\nOne BBC Microbit kit will be provided per registration.\nThe camp is beginner level\, so no prior knowledge of robotics\, mechanics\, electronics or coding is required. Everything will be taught from scratch\nThe camp will take place virtually over Zoom\nRobotics Summer Camp is organized by Different Minds Academy\, University of Victoria\, Canada and conducted by Dr. Shruthi (Su)\, Prof. Jim Tanaka\, Bernice Addison and the DMA team\nQuestions? Contact us through the Eventbrite Registration page or email dm_academy@uvic.ca\n\n— \nMore about DMA \nOur camps are matched with university mentors trained in autism and neurodiversity. Having grown from over a decade of science workshops for the neurodiversity community\, DMA creates and provides virtual learning and meaningful social experiences for children of all abilities. \nThe Academy comes under the umbrella of the Different Minds Institute\, formerly known as the Centre for Autism Recreation\, Technology and Education (CARTE)\, led by Prof. Jim Tanaka\, Professor in the Cognition and Brain Sciences Program in the Psychology Department at the University of Victoria. \nDMA is made possible by ongoing support from the Ames Family Foundation.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/robotics-summer-camp-2022-registration-deadline-today/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220720T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T223259Z
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SUMMARY:About FSI
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC\, our model or support and all the wonderful tools we have put together for families over the years. \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
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/about-fsi/2022-07-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220721T180000
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SUMMARY:Disability in Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. This group is facilitated by and for people with disabilities. \n  \nThe next group is Thursday\,  July 21st “Disability in Theatre” with Emily Grace Brook. \n  \nWhen: July 21st \, 4:00PM – 6:00PM PDT on Zoom \n  \nASL Interpretation is provided! \n  \nPlease Email L.Stinson@nsdrc.org or call 604-985-5371 to register and for the Zoom login information  \n  \nEmily Grace Brook’s Bio:  \nEmily Grace Brook is a Writer/Actor/Producer\, who trained at The Vancouver Film School’s Writing for Film and Television program. She works with Real Wheels Theatre and Alley Theatre. She has written works such as Work Bites (2013) and The Specials (2015). She made her theatre debut as “Jess” in the 2019 Real Wheels production of\, “Act of Faith”. Currently\, Emily is working on the “22% Podcast\,” a disabled-themed podcast produced by Real Wheels. 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/disability-in-theatre/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220726T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T185544Z
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SUMMARY:Curiko Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us for a fun-filled variety show by sharing a poem\, story\, song\, dance or other creative expression in our Cabaret! \nYou’re invited to share a short performance (like a poem\, story\, song\, dance\, puppetry) or you can do a “show & tell” to share something special from your life. (You can also enjoy other people’s playful offerings!) \nBring whatever you need for your show & tell OR for your short performance. examples: music track\, poem\, story\, costume\, props\, musical instrument\, images or something you’ve made. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiko-cabaret/2022-07-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220726T203343Z
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SUMMARY:Curiko Open House! (On-going & In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us IN-PERSON at the Curiko Studio the last Thursday of each month where we will host some mini-experiences for you to explore! \nAre you part of an organization and want to learn more about Curiko? Are you someone looking to make more connections and be part of an amazing community? Are you bored and want to try new things? This is for you! Get a Curiko Welcome and discover and explore what experiences are\, the different types of experiences and meet some of our team! \nIn-person at the Curiko Studio at 4924 Imperial St\, Burnaby BC
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiko-open-house-on-going-in-person/2022-07-28/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Murals Without Walls: Artists Talk About House Paint and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSpend an evening with the artists and community members behind year two of Murals Without Walls. \nHear about the artists’ process creating murals for Vancouver streets. Featuring artists Althea Adams\, Keimi Nakashima-Ochoa\, Rose Poon and Margaux Wosk; event facilitated by Jenna Reid\, Artistic Director\, Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture. Program Partners: Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture Curiko Vancouver Mural Festival posAbilities BACI Funding and material support: City of Vancouver\, Cultural Services OPUS Art Supplies Windsor Plywood Project Facilitator: Wendy Oberlander Workshop Facilitator: Kay Slater \n  \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/murals-without-walls-artists-talk-about-house-paint-and-creativity/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T222122Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming an FSI Volunteer
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you a parent\, guardian\, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences\, skills\, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the heart and soul of Family Support Institute and help others by:\n• Providing non-judgmental emotional support\n• Sharing expertise and experiences\n• Helping families research and access resources\n• Assisting families to navigate systems\n• Supporting families to become informed and empowered \nIf this role sounds like something you would like to learn more about please join this information session. \nWe welcome all individuals regardless of background\, orientation or ethnicity. \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
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/find-a-mentor-be-a-mentor-2/2022-08-17/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220820T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T211323Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BC Epilepsy Society on Saturday August 20th\, 2022 from 12 PM to 2 PM PST for our Victoria Picnic in the Park free event where there will be food\, games\, prizes and more! Please see below for event details: \n\nDate: Saturday August 20th\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Cadboro-Gyro Park\nAddress: Sinclair Rd\, Victoria\, BC V8N 6B4\n\nTickets to the event are free\, but you must register through Eventbrite and spaces are limited\, so please register ASAP! You can register here. \nAll food items will be prepackaged and single serving so we are as COVID-safe as possible. \nWe will have picnic table seating but you are welcome to bring your own picnic blankets and chairs as seating may be limited. \nWe hope to see you at this fun\, free family event!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/victoria-picnic-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Cadboro-Gyro Park\, Sinclair Rd\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8N 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220826T150000
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SUMMARY:Gamers & Actors Unite! - South Fraser
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCloverdale Summer Day Camp: 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, BC \nThe Gamers & Actors Day-Camp is all about imagination! (Ages 8-14) \nEach day we integrate themes from Dungeons and Dragons\, Minecraft and other age appropriate adventure series into real life activities\, where participants develop a story and act out the plot\, or play out their choices on a game board. This camp uses improv (theater sports)\, role playing\, and small group presentation opportunities to inspire self confidence\, creative self expression\, group problem solving and peer group development. \nGroup runs daily for one week from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. \nWhile each “Day Camp” style group is themed\, each group incorporates social skill development and friendship building while inspiring a Growth Mindset and increased self-awareness / self-responsibility in a safe\, respectful\, fun peer environment. \nAFB Funding can be Applied. \nRegister Your Child Today!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/gamers-actors-unite-south-fraser/
LOCATION:Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.\, 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, British Columbia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pivot Point Family Gowth Centre Inc.":MAILTO:marketing@pivotpoint.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220818T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T170348Z
UID:30864-1661688000-1661691600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Community Unity National Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin the Disability Without Poverty community for a dance party that will be live-streamed across the nation so that family and friends in other regions\, provinces and territories can dance along with you! \nLed and assisted by dancers from the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) we welcome local participants of all abilities and disabilities to come to this exciting\, energizing\, fun-filled event. \nAttend in-person in Calgary\, Alberta or virtually from anywhere! \nLink to the virtual registration page: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejbsh4ec2ca424f0&llr=vixzxh7ab \nLink to the in-person registration page: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejbjgtkd98370259&llr=vixzxh7ab \n  \nRegister because: Our registration is free and supports the amazing work being done by DWP by raising awareness of our grassroots organization. DWP is a movement led by people with disabilities supported by our families\, friends\, service providers\, allies and organizations. We want people with disabilities to be prosperous\, realize our power\, pursue our passions and participate in every aspect of society.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/community-unity-national-dance-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220603T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T190627Z
UID:29116-1662807600-1662822000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:One Day Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:One Day is a family & community event that takes place each September as Victoria’s “Kick Off to Community Living Month.” \nOne Day is a community event organized by community organizations that work with children\, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of One Day is to celebrate the diversity in our community through the planning of a free\, family-oriented celebration of everyone – for everyone – in our community. Our planning committee works hard to encourage the community at large to attend in the hope that through celebrating our similarities\, we can break down the barriers that often result in social isolation for some. One Day provides free musical entertainment\, BBQ lunch and refreshments\, organized games and activities that anyone can participate in\, FREE children’s activities\, bouncies\, face painting\, prizes and special guests. We also provide a Village Market where crafts people and artists\, some of whom have a disability\, can sell their wares. In 2015\, 1\,000 community members attended One Day. \n  \nThis 11th One Day will look a little bit different than past events due to changes being implemented that support COVID-19 health and safety for everyone\, but attendees can expect our usual stage packed full of performers and music\, special guests\, children’s activities\, community\, and fun! \n  \nFor more information on this event click here\n  \ninfo@beconsupport.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/one-day-community-picnic/
LOCATION:Topaz Park\, Topaz Avenue & Finlayson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20211004T184947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193924Z
UID:29285-1663009200-1663014600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Autism
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like to meet with some who are new on this journey like yourself? At FSI we would like to bring parents in this unique situation together for support\, empathy\, understanding\, and some workable strategies. This will be a safe and a confidential space for the families on a similar journey. Join us on this family hangout where we can meet every third Monday of the month. \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. 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/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-09-19/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-09-19/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220311T185837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T172619Z
UID:26464-1663151400-1663155000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:CRA Webinars
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCanada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. There is no registration required for our MS Teams presentations\, you will just click the link in the attached calendar. MS Teams has built in closed captioning. To turn on this feature click on the 3 dots “…” beside reactions in the top menu bar and select “Turn on live captions”\, the captions will show up along the bottom of your screen. \n  \nSEPTEMBER 14 | CRA Benefits & Credits for Persons with Disabilities  \nCLICK TO JOIN\n  \n  \nSEPT 15 | 1:30 pm – 2:30pm BENEFITS AND CREDITS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! Join our webinar to obtain more information about the following topics. Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)\, Canada Caregiver Credit\, Medical Expenses\, Slam the scam. \nCLICK TO JOIN\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cra-webinars/2022-09-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220106T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T214447Z
UID:25162-1663160400-1663164000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Navigating the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nTransitioning from summer months to September routines.\nAre you thinking about your child transitioning from their child care program to preschool? Preschool to kindergarten? Do you have questions about balancing new routines\, or where to stay connected in your community? \nDescription: Families 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 about transitioning from summer months to September routines. Join us in exploring this transition time and brainstorm together strategies\, solutions\, and tips to help you and your family be connected\, organized\, and having fun. \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/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220916T171613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T171613Z
UID:31392-1663675200-1663678800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Plagued to Death by Systemic Ableism: What the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Expansion of Eligibility for MAiD Reveal About the Lethal Dangers of Systemic Ableism in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk by Dr. Heidi Janz on systemic ableism in Canada. \nAbstract: 2020 and the advent of COVID-19 ushered in a time of new peril for disabled people in Canada. Government and public health officials repeated their daily mantra: “We’re all in this together\,” while at the same time creating policies and legislation which made it clear that disabled Canadians are not part of the “we.” Provinces quietly developed Critical Care Triage Protocols which would prohibit many disabled people from receiving critical care in the event that a surge in severe COVID cases outstripped available resources\, and at the national level\, government pushed through an expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) despite overwhelming opposition from major disability rights organizations\, scholars\, activists and the United Nations. \nDrawing on my research and experience as a disability ethics educator and advocate\, I will demonstrate that both Canada’s COVID-19 response and its expansion of eligibility for MAID are symptoms of the medical and systemic ableism that afflicts Canadian society. The presentation will conclude with a consideration of the ethical imperative for a Disability-Ethics-based approach to re-evaluating the (un)justness of both exclusionary pandemic protocols and the ever-expanding eligibility for MAID. \n  \nTuesday\, September 20\, 2022\n12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT\nHybrid event\nLife Sciences Centre 1013\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z3\nand Online via Zoom\n\nThis will be a hybrid event with livestreaming. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will be attending in person or online. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n__ \nHeidi Janz\, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) is a Core Faculty Member and Associate Adjunct Professor with the John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre at the University of Alberta. Her areas of specialization include Disability Ethics\, Critical Disability Studies\, and Research-Based Drama. She is also an active disability-rights advocate at the national level. In her “other life\,” she is a writer/playwright and filmmaker. Her creative work focuses on making the experiences of people with disabilities accessible to audiences made up of both people with disabilities and people who are temporarily able-bodied. Heidi Janz also has cerebral palsy.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/plagued-to-death-by-systemic-ableism-what-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-the-expansion-of-eligibility-for-maid-reveal-about-the-lethal-dangers-of-systemic-ableism-in-canada/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Center\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220825T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T174746Z
UID:30877-1663698600-1663704000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Education Themed Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSept 20 – Creating 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?) \nSept 27 – EIPs and Designations Advocacy\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 \nOct 4 – Collaborative Advocacy\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 \nOct 11 – Finding the “Easy” Button: Who are your Allies? The Voices of Families and Caregivers.\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-themed-series/2022-09-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220915T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T195954Z
UID:31379-1663848000-1663851600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Free Pizza Lunch with the Nelson Self Advocacy Group
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThe Self Advocacy group will be kicking off their new season of meetings at Lakeside Park in the Rotary Shelter on September 22nd from 12-1pm and providing FREE PIZZA to everyone who shows up! Bring a friend and come celebrate the changing seasons by learning more about what the group does and what we will be focusing on this year.  \nPlease please please RSVP to me if you plan on attending so that we know how many pizzas to order… Did I mention there will be free 🍕? \n  \nRSVP Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/free-pizza-lunch-with-the-nelson-self-advocacy-group/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 910 Second Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080414
CREATED:20220913T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T165013Z
UID:31143-1663858800-1663862400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:BCPF Panel: Entrepreneurship & Disabled Small Business Ownership in BC
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\nJoin us to hear from panel members speaking about their experiences as small business owners in BC\, including tips\, advice\, and resources! \n\n\n\n\n\nDo you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about being a disabled small business owner in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories\, advice\, and a live Q&A about the challenges and solutions people have found to starting and running their own business! Plus\, we’ll get an overview of the Community Futures program in BC. \n  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nPlease register by September 19th. \nWe will send an email reminder through your Eventbrite registration with the Zoom login information to all registered attendees on September 20th\, 2 days before the event. (Check your promotions/junk folder if you don’t find it in your inbox this day or email us at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com to get the login link). We hope you can make it! \nThis presentation is for self-advocates and self-advocacy group members; people with disabilities and allies/supporters of people with intellectual disabilities; and anyone who wants to learn more about small business ownership in BC. We hope you can make it!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/bcpf-panel-entrepreneurship-disabled-small-business-ownership-in-bc/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220915T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T164320Z
UID:31360-1664013600-1664019000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Mental Illness | Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDo you support a relative dealing with mental illness? \nPathways SMIS is offering weekly online support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a mental illness. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nClick here to see events calendar
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mental-illness-family-support-group/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society":MAILTO:programs@pathwayssmi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220913T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T165744Z
UID:31135-1664013600-1665842400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:HANG Eco Adventure Club - Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:Eco Adventure Club offers a fun outdoor pursuit each week! \nEco Adventure Club is a weekly program for youth ages 7-15 where participants explore different locations and outdoor activities around their community within our unique social skill building process. \n“Helping Adolescents / Adults Network and Grow” (HANG) is a way for teens and adults to build peer relationships while practicing social skills. Each session of any “HANG” styled group includes structured greeting activities\, group activity planning\, gentle in-the-moment coaching\, and feedback on observed and emerging social skill dynamics. \nH.A.N.G. Eco Adventures\, leverage community parks\, beaches\, streams\, hikes\, and other locations — and a shared interest in the outdoors — to create safe opportunities for participants to make friends and practice their social skills. Each participant is working towards their own individualized social skill goals\, but within a fun group environment that keeps moving and keeps conversations light and easy. \nThis group will run every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in four week blocks starting September 24\, 2022  \nFamilies have the option to register for all or any of the following 4 week blocks: \n•  September 24\, 2022 – October 15\, 2022\n•  October 22\, 2022 – November 12\, 2022\n•  January 14\, 2023 – February 4\, 2023\n•  April 1\, 2023 – April 22\, 2023\n•  May 6\, 2023 – May 27\, 2023 \nPayments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding \nDrop off location will be:\n17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, BC \nPlease note that our first session will meet at the above Cloverdale Office and subsequent session locations will be communicated through our Group Activity Leader.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/hang-eco-adventure-club-cloverdale/2022-09-24/
LOCATION:Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.\, 17564 56a Ave\, Cloverdale\, British Columbia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220831T185310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T185310Z
UID:30920-1664190000-1664193600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Accessibility Feedback Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nIf you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible\, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation\, slide deck\, article\, training materials\, poster\, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project\, or you can join us as an observer to learn the art of how to give and get feedback! \nOnce a month we will gather on zoom to give and receive feedback on something that we are working on. The reason we do this is because getting feedback and sharing ideas with a diverse group of people helps to improve communication and accessibility. We want everyone to understand and really get what it is we are trying to share! It is also a place for us to practice giving feedback\, because that can be difficult sometimes. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/accessibility-feedback-sessions/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220915T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T201355Z
UID:31384-1664474400-1664481600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Nelson CARE-aoke Party on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 29th from 6-8pm on Zoom to belt out your favourite tunes with some of your favourite people. Requests can be sent to Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca in advance\, or you can think of a song anytime during the event. Come any time and leave whenever! That’s the beauty of Zoom\, baby 😎 \n  \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/nelson-care-aoke-party-on-zoom/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220928T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T165809Z
UID:31436-1664708400-1664715600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Different Minds Academy
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\nJoin us online for interactive dance\, science\, yoga\, magic and games with our hosts and mentors! \n\n\nWith two warm and energetic hosts\, children will be paired with a mentor to interact with activities such as dance\, magic\, science\, and yoga activities with awesome instructors. \n\n\n\nDifferent Minds Academy is a space for learning and fun\, as well as an environment that endorses social relationships with mentors and other children. We seek to design educational experiences for all ages and abilities\, including children & youth on the spectrum\, with disabilities\, and with diverse experiences/histories. \n\n\n\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n  \n(You are welcome to purchase a single ticket or one for every camp that fits your schedule)\n \nThere is a $5 fee attached to each academy date. Fee subsidies are available on a case-by-case basis; we request families to email differentmindsacademy@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/different-minds-academy/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T080415
CREATED:20220923T171249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T171249Z
UID:31428-1664821800-1664827200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD Series: YWCA Crabtree Corner with Wanda Pelletier
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Wanda Pelletier from the YWCA Crabtree Corner. Wanda Pelletier has been working in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for the past 24 years with YWCA Crabtree Corner Community Resource Centre.  \nFor the past 13 years\, she has been supporting children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families. Wanda will be sharing her experiences\, knowledge and stories with us if you would like to learn more about the work Wanda and her team are doing check out her blog: https://ywcavan.org/blog/2021/09/it-time-remove-stigma-fasd \nWanda will also be sharing information about the FASD Dictionary – a safe and low-barrier resource to educate the public and reduce the stigma for people living with FASD \n“It is time to help people better understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and focus on learning how we can support people who have FASD.” ¬- ”YWCA FASD Key Support Worker Wanda Pelletier \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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 grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.\nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-series-ywca-crabtree-corner-with-wanda-pelletier/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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