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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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
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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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T200000
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SUMMARY:Real Talk\, Real World: Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium Store Tour | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nOne of the store staff will conduct a slow-paced tour for us\, showing us products\, explaining how some things work\, and sharing stories of the store’s significant place in Vancouver’s LGBTQ history. \nThe store will be open during the tour\, so bring along some money if you’d like to purchase something. We’ll head to a coffee shop after\, so bring money for that\, too. \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/real-talk-real-world-little-sisters-book-and-art-emporium-store-tour-in-person/
LOCATION:Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium\, 1238 Davie Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
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SUMMARY:"Follow Your Curiosity" Experience
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDiscover the joy of following your curiosity! We’ll share stories from our group and from special guests of how this curiosity practice can lead to very fascinating people\, places\, skills and experiences. We’ll also learn how to follow our curiosity in ways that will build our sense of wonder and appreciation for Life! \nEach time we gather\, we will look at a real life example of how curiosity helped someone discover new or unexpected adventures\, friendships\, passions and opportunities! We’ll also learn how to follow our curiosity in ways that will build our sense of wonder and appreciation for Life! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/follow-your-curiosity-experience/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T163000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Hour
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to knitting or experienced like Elizabeth\, join us for a creative stitching session! \nDuring this experience\, we will talk about knitting. Elizabeth will demonstrate how to do a couple of stitches and show some knitted things. \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\nWhat to bring? Any knitting projects you have in the go! If you have never knit before bring your questions!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/knitting-hour/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T203000
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SUMMARY:Parents of Students who have Diverse Needs or Disabilities Entering Kindergarten in September 2023
DESCRIPTION:The evening will offer an opportunity to meet Student Support staff\, gain an overview of the transition to Kindergarten\, ask questions\, and hear about the ways Student Support works with schools to support the learning and development of children. Families will have the opportunity to connect with various community partners and learn about the services they provide to families and children. \nThe evening will also include break out rooms to hear from and connect with staff who provide specialized supports including those for children who are deafblind\, have hearing or vision differences\, who require occupational therapy\, physiotherapy\, or nursing support services\, or for children who have autism (including ABA home programs). \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nRepresentatives from Family Support Institute will be present at this event and look forward to meeting you!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/parents-of-students-who-have-diverse-needs-or-disabilities-entering-kindergarten-in-september-2023/
LOCATION:Surrey Schools Resource & Education Centre\, #304 - 14123 92 Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
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SUMMARY:Getting Our Voices Heard! Self-Advocates Learning & Taking Action Together
DESCRIPTION:We will be learning leadership skills\, sharing stories\, playing games\, networking\, connecting\, and having lunch together. \nThis event is being hosted by BC People First Society (BCPF) and the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN). We hope you can join us. \nWe will be learning leadership skills\, enjoying presentations\, sharing stories\, playing games\, networking\, connecting\, and having lunch together. Self-advocates supporting self-advocates! \n\n9:00 AM: sign in for the event between 9:00am and 9:30am\, enjoy a coffee or tea.\n9:45 AM: event kick off and welcome with our hosts.\n10:00 AM: presentations and activities between 10:00am and 12:00pm.\n12:00 PM: lunch\, networking\, and catching up with friends.\n1:00 PM: presentations\, games\, and activities between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.\n4:15 PM: event wrap up.\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR IN-PERSON SPOT\n  \nCivic Autograph Hotel near Surrey Central Skytrain \nPresenters include Margaux Wosk\, Sherwin Strong\, Jo-Anne Gauthier\, Kara Anderson\, Manjeet Ghangass\, Amanda Hall\, and David Johnston. Our hosts for the day include Dara Watson\, BCPF President\, and Michael McLellan\, BCSALN President. Topics include presentation skills\, using social media for activism\, how to write a blog post and ways to get paid for your blog posts\, standing up to ableism\, self-advocacy skills\, and more. Plus\, there will be activities and prizes. \nThis event is free but you need to register to attend. You do not need to make a donation to attend but we welcome donations. Please register here on Eventbrite by February 24th. When you register it will ask you about accommodation needs\, let us know if you: \n\nhave any dietary restrictions\nhave accommodation needs\nneed transportation support\n\nThis presentation is for: \n\nBCPF members and other self-advocacy group members\nSelf-advocates\nPeople with disabilities\nAllies and supporters of people with disabilities\nPeople who wants to learn more about leadership skills and the self-advocacy movement in BC from self-advocates\n\nIf you would like to join us virtually instead\, please sign up for one or both of these online sessions as part of the event. Click the link for details or to register: \n\n11:00 AM – BCPF Leadership Skills Panel: Standing Up To Ableism\n2:00 PM – BCPF Presentation: Using Social Media For Activism & Advocacy\n\nIn appreciation\, we thank our sponsors for their support: \n\nInclusion BC\nCLBC\n\nWe are happy to answer any questions\, please contact us by email at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/getting-our-voices-heard-self-advocates-learning-taking-action-together/
LOCATION:Civic Hotel\, 13475 Central Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3T 0L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230222T222722Z
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UID:34261-1678269600-1678287600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Inclusive Career & Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:The event will be featuring local businesses in the community that are looking for employees\, as well as providing the opportunity to highlight the various supports\, services and training available to Job Seekers and Employers through WorkBC. We will be highlighting inclusion groups — People with disabilities specifically\, there will be onsite exhibitors from organizations with a focus on client services\, like assistive technology\, and community supports for physical and developmental disabilities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! All ages and abilities welcome. Open to the public.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/inclusive-career-hiring-event/
LOCATION:Agricultural Hall\, 6800 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230404T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230323T201808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T201808Z
UID:34774-1680598800-1680598800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Latest Updates on the Canada Disability Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Without Poverty to get the latest scoop on the Canada Disability Benefit. We want to update you on where’s the bill. You’ll find out the current status of Bill C22\, the question of budgeting for the benefit\, and an update from DWP. \nJoin us on Zoom Tuesday\, April 4\, 2023 from 9-10am PT/12-1pm ET \nASL\, LSQ\, English & French closed captioning\, as well as Simultaneous French translation will be provided. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n#WheresTheBill? \nBill C-22 finished Second reading on March 9. It is now with the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs\, Science and Technology (SOCI)\, with public hearings scheduled from March 22 onwards. \nOnce the committee has done their work\, a report is made. If the Senate does not propose any amendments\, the bill moves onto Third Reading. \nIf the Senate proposes amendments\, the bill is sent back to the House of Commons to debate these new amendments. \nThe risk with amendments in the Senate is that the House of Commons can vote to defeat the bill\, and Bill C-22 would be no more.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/latest-updates-on-the-canada-disability-benefit/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230411T172419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T172419Z
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SUMMARY:FASD SERIES: An FASD Talk with Lola and Lauren
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nUnderstanding FASD is best done by talking to those who live with the diagnosis! Please join us for a chance to hear from two amazing young ladies who truly understand FASD and are willing to share their experiences with those who do not! An evening of questions and answers and then maybe a chance to ask some more questions! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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/fasd-series-an-fasd-talk-with-lola-and-lauren/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T190000
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SUMMARY:Sixpo Festival | Online & In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nSIXPO (Sexuality\, Inclusion and Exploration) is a festival organized by and for folks with disabilities\, where we will discuss\, reflect and learn together about all sorts of topics related to relationships and sexual wellness! \nSIXPO is seeking out committed volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether you have a specific skill you want to lend or are open to anything\, we need you! There are opportunities to volunteer at the in-person event or during online workshops. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about how you can support this event\, please reach out to sixpovolunteer@gmail.com. \nIn order to be as accessible as possible\, the 2023 festival will be a hybrid model\, meaning that some events will be online and others will be in person. We hope to bring together a diverse group of people to discuss topics of sexuality in a supportive\, collaborative and welcoming environment\, and we hope you’ll join us! \nEntrance to SIXPO is free or by donation – everyone is welcome. \nFind the event schedule here https://sixpo.netlify.app/events
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/sixpo-festival-online-in-person/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, 3102 Main St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230405T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184227Z
UID:34963-1682449200-1682454600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA chance for families who support those with complex health issues\, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs\, to connect and discuss common issues. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T134500
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230223T215744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T182724Z
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SUMMARY:All Bodies Dance Project - "Mobilizing: Dance for EVERYBody." | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nClasses focus on improvisation. We always start and end in a circle. The class has music (sometimes recorded\, other live music) Anyone who requires one-to-one support must bring their own attendant. Look at the photos at bottom of page for detailed directions on how to get there. \n\n\n\n\nPlease bring clean\, indoor shoes to class if possible. Bare feet or socks are fine\, but just know that there may be wheels moving around you. Towels to clean wheels if possible or do your best to try and have clean wheels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe room is bright with doors that face a pathway. We strive for a scent-free space and we asked that people come to class as scent-free as possible. Some background noise in the room. LOCATION: Collingwood Neighborhood House Annex – 690 Vanness Avenue\, Vancouver.\nThe room is wheelchair accessible. The two-gendered washrooms each have an accessible stall. There is an accessible single stall but doesn’t have an automatic door. ASL available upon request!\n\n\n\nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/all-bodies-dance-project-mobilizing-dance-for-everybody-in-person/2023-04-28/
LOCATION:Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex\, 690 Vanness Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230428T163000
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SUMMARY:Newsroom with Henry
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events \nA gathering to discuss current events and topics in the news. A chance to share and listen to different perspectives. \nIt’s important to know what is happening around the world. During this experience we will watch news videos or look at news articles. You will have a chance to share ideas and opinions and have your voice heard. You can also just listen. Everyone on the call will have the chance to speak and share ideas if they want. This is a space to be curious\, respectful and engage each other’s ideas. \nBring any news articles or videos or pictures to share. \nPLEASE NOTE: For this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \n  \nClick Here to Join
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newsroom-with-henry/2023-04-28/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230428T183202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T183610Z
UID:35367-1682967600-1682971200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Fellowship Info Session
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDo you want to learn more about the world of social media? In this session\, Join Hannah the Social Media Lead at PosAbillities\, who will introduce PosAbilities’ new 4-month Social Media Exploration course and discuss how to apply for this free learning opportunity! There are limited spots at this time. \nIn this session\, come chat with me about the Social Media Fellowship. Feel free to ask me any questions\, or just come to listen and see if this program may be a fit for you. \nClosed caption can be made available. Slides will be available to participants to look back on for information missed. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/social-media-fellowship-info-session/2023-05-01/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20210527T060708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190023Z
UID:19708-1683023400-1683027000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Namaste Lite
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin Avram every Tuesday for a lite version of Victoria’s favorite music program\, Namaste! \nImportant!  This event has a new and unique password\, different from the usual LS Online events as it is a community run program \n  \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN\n  \n*** Please note\, this is a community program and is not run by LifeStreams.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/namaste-lite-4/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230418T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T163331Z
UID:35122-1683108000-1683115200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:BC’s Institutional Legacy and the Emergence of the Community Living Movement
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nCurrent services and supports for people with an intellectual disability have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression\, charitable beliefs\, pseudo-science\, human rights and economic priorities that date back hundreds and even thousands of years.  \nBeginning almost 200 years ago\, across Canada\, and later in British Columbia\, the institutional model was originally considered a progressive and compassionate response to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Despite the failure of institutions in meeting people’s needs\, the model has persisted\, and people continue to be institutionalized in several provinces. The closure of large institutions in BC in the 1990s was achieved through the perseverance and sustained advocacy organized by family members\, service providers\, allies in government and especially\, people with disabilities themselves. Continuing our conversations about the history\, values\, and beliefs that guide the movement is vital to sustaining ourselves – and the vision of community living for all. \nThis two-hour session explores the roots and history of institutionalization of people with disabilities and the emergence of the community living movement in BC and Canada and the perspectives of survivor-activists who have fought and continue to fight for justice for people forced to live in institutions\, past and present. This two-hour session explores the roots and history of institutionalization of people with disabilities and the emergence of the community living movement in BC and Canada and the perspectives of survivors-activists who have fought and continue to fight for justice for people forced to live in institutions\, past and present. \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 \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/bcs-institutional-legacy-and-the-emergence-of-the-community-living-movement/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230428T181910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T182456Z
UID:35343-1683136800-1683144000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:The Banner Project: Co-creating with Oil Pastel! | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin the Banner Project. Share what home means to you and have it live on a banner hanging on Joyce Street for years to come! FREE! \nUsing oil pastel and scratch drawing we will give a form to what home means to us! These drawings will then go into a big collaborative design and be visualized in the banners that line Joyce Street! This project is supported by the Neighbourhood Matching Fund + Collingwood Neighbourhood House. All materials provided! Bring your creativity. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-banner-project-co-creating-with-oil-pastel-in-person/
LOCATION:Refrew Public Library\, 2969 E 22nd Ave\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 2Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20210527T060720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190319Z
UID:19713-1683194400-1683198000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Zooming Around the World
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWould you like to explore the world… Without leaving home? Get ready to walk and fly across the globe\, with your new host Riley and your fellow explorers! Using software like Google Earth\, we’ll see the sights and talk about all sorts of awesome places. We might even hop in a jet plane and see the world zoom by! \n\nHow to Join: \n\nClick to join.  \nThe password to all events is “LSonline”
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/zooming-around-the-world-2/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/zooming-around-the-world-2/2023-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230428T183727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T184038Z
UID:35371-1683210600-1683214200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Emotion and Poetry with Colin
DESCRIPTION:Join Colin for an exploration of emotions through poetry and other works of art. We’ll talk about how emotions feel in our bodies\, what they may teach us and how to express them in meaningful ways.\nYou will need computer\, laptop or mobile device (phone or tablet) and internet access. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/emotion-and-poetry-with-colin/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230329T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T182811Z
UID:34873-1683223200-1683230400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Ross Greene – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin us for a presentation and Q & A with Dr. Ross Greene as he speaks about how Collaborative and Proactive Solutions can help us show our kids we care about them.   Solving problems together creates connection and allows our children to be a part of finding solutions to what is causing their concerning behaviour. Dr. Greene’s work reminds us that things go better for everyone\, when we solve problems together and that kids do well if they can. \nCollaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is the evidence-based model of care that helps parents and caregivers focus on identifying the problems that are causing concerning behaviors in kids and solving those problems collaboratively and proactively. The goal is to foster a problem-solving\, collaborative partnership between adults and kids and to engage kids in solving the problems that affect their lives. As such\, the CPS model is non-punitive and non-adversarial\, decreases the likelihood of conflict\, enhances relationships\, improves communication\, and helps kids and adults learn and display the skills on the more positive side of human nature: empathy\, appreciating how one’s behavior is affecting others\, resolving disagreements in ways that do not involve conflict\, taking another’s perspective\, and honesty. \nPlease submit your question for Dr. Greene about CPS when you register\, he will use these questions for the Q & A component of this event. \nRoss W. Greene\, Ph.D. is the originator of Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed and executive produced the documentary film\, The Kids We Lose\, released in 2018. Dr. Greene served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years\, and is now Founding Director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance (www.livesinthebalance.org)\, which aims to disseminate the CPS model and support caregivers through a vast array of free web-based resources; advocate on behalf of kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers; and advocate for systemic changes to encourage the use of non-punitive\, non-exclusionary interventions. He is currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at University of Technology Sydney in Australia. Dr. Greene’s research has been funded by the Stanley Research Institute\, the National Institutes of Mental Health\, the U.S. Department of Education\, and the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.  He lectures and consults extensively to families\, general and special education schools\, inpatient psychiatry units\, and residential and juvenile detention facilities throughout the world. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/dr-ross-greene-collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230501T163153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T164353Z
UID:35406-1683288000-1683293400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do 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. \nDo you need help navigating the mental health system? Join other families in a similar position to yours online in our support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness. \nWe discuss our stories and experiences as family caregivers\, deepen our understanding of serious mental illness\, share coping strategies\, and provide the encouragement\, reassurance and compassion we need on this journey together. \nOur support groups are free of charge and facilitated by our dedicated trained Family Peer Support Volunteers. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/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:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230428T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T184740Z
UID:35375-1683378000-1683385200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Spring Scavenger Hunt | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Spring into the season and get outside with a scavenger hunt at the park. After the search is done we will socialize and make smores together. We will meet at the Central Park parking lot @ Patterson & Kingsway. A short walk from Patterson Sky train station. \nIn small teams\, you will work on a scavenger hunt. You will find natural objects and complete silly tasks. Brig your cellphone or iPad\, and be sure it has a full battery\, to take photos of what you find. We will make our smores by roasting marshmallows on a stick over a fire pit. \nCentral Park – this is a large and popular park. It can get busy at times. There are public restrooms throughout the park. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/spring-scavenger-hunt-in-person/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230419T180106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T180609Z
UID:35246-1683570600-1683576000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD SERIES | From There to Here: A Story of Courage and Hope
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin Paul Thompson and Glenda Jansen as they candidly share their lived experience; that of an individual who navigated homelessness from the age of 16 for thirty years with an undiagnosed disability (FASD)\, and that of the person who came into his life with unexpected advocacy and support. Courage\, grace\, and the power of relationship are woven throughout Paul and Glenda’s back-and-forth style presentation as they combine facts with story\, humour and love through challenging times. Listeners will leave with a sense of hope\, the understanding that it is never too late for a life to change\, and learning what makes a difference to achieving positive outcomes. \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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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/fasd-series-from-there-to-here-a-story-of-courage-and-hope/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230501T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T164637Z
UID:35410-1683831600-1683837000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do 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.\nDo you need help navigating the mental health system? Join other families in a similar position to yours online in our support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness. \nWe discuss our stories and experiences as family caregivers\, deepen our understanding of serious mental illness\, share coping strategies\, and provide the encouragement\, reassurance and compassion we need on this journey together. \nOur support groups are free of charge and facilitated by our dedicated trained Family Peer Support Volunteers. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-support-group-2/
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:20230512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230426T210309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T211039Z
UID:35334-1683882000-1683896400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Childhood Disability (Without) Poverty: a National Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This family-led event will explore the intersection of familial poverty\, childhood disability\, and health outcomes. It will create an opportunity for families\, health care professionals\, and policy researchers to come together and share both their knowledge and lived experiences on equal footing to identify where we can partner to effect systemic change. Childhood disability is known to have a huge financial impact on families and children. \nThere is simply not enough data or awareness about the intersection of childhood disability with familial and personal lifelong financial challenges. \nWe want to change that. \nDisability Without Poverty is a movement\, led by people with disabilities supported by our families\, friends\, service providers\, allies and organizations. Right now\, our priority is to build consensus toward a federal Canada Disability Benefit that would ensure income support above the poverty line for people who live with disabilities. \n  \n\nCLICK TO REGISTER\n  \n\n\n\nCall for Artists Living in Canada \nWe are seeking submissions\, 3 minutes maximum\, of original material – a poem\, song\, monologue\, however you express yourself – to publicize and present within and around this national conversation about Childhood Disability Poverty at our discretion. \nIf you’re interested in being featured\, please include or attach to an email: \n\n30 second to 3 minute video clip. Longer clips may be edited at our discretion.\nShort bio including whether you have a disability you would like to disclose (maximum 50 words).\nYour Links (Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, website) for “tags” to allow viewers to contact you for future performances and sales.\n\nSend email to alockitch@plan.ca on or before May 1\, 2023. \n  \nFamilies and Other Attendees: Would you like to let us know what has prompted you to register for this conference\, and how it connects to your life and / or work? Please submit a short written blurb or a video submission of 3 minutes maximum by May 1\, 2023 to alockitch@plan.ca. \n  \nOther ways Disability Without Poverty might use artist\, family\, and other attendee submissions and contact information: \n\nTo amplify and promote your creativity through social media.\nFor future opportunities for performance and visibility.\nYour name and email contact for invitations to our events and other mailings about Disability Without Poverty. You may unsubscribe at any time.\n\nIf you prefer to remain anonymous or have questions or concerns about the use of your submitted materials\, please contact alockitch@plan.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/childhood-disability-without-poverty-a-national-discussion/2023-05-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230428T181121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T181807Z
UID:35338-1683972000-1683979200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Little Nomad Adventures | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for a unique monthly hiking experience where we’ll explore interesting neighborhoods in the Greater Vancouver Area. \nYou’ll be encouraged to take photos of the most interesting sights and create a story to share at the end. BRING A CAMERA OR CELL PHONE TO TAKE PHOTOS. This month we will explore the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. MEETING at SCIENCE WORLD SKYTRAIN STATION – at Statues across from the station. We will end at this location as well. \nLoud traffic noises may be present during the experience. We will be walking between 5 and 10 km\, we may have to climb stairs and slopes. Most of the terrain will be even. Walking through some alleys might be some garbage smells. This walk is not wheelchair accessible. Stay tuned we will be visiting wheelchair-accessible neighborhoods in the future. \n. \nCLICK  HERE TO JOIN\n  \nEach month\, we will venture into a new neighborhood to explore. On every adventure\, you will hear different noises\, from city traffic to the ocean. You will feel motivated to explore and learn.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/little-nomad-adventures-in-person/
LOCATION:Science World Skytrain Station\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230418T213137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T214823Z
UID:35145-1683986400-1683993600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Where You Are | Relaxed Theater Performance
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed performances are an adaptive form of theatre designed to welcome people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional theatre environment. This includes – but is not limited to – those with autism\, sensory processing conditions\, anxiety\, learning or intellectual disabilities\, difficulty sitting still or quietly\, and families with infants and toddlers. \nABOUT THE SHOW: Sisters Glenda and Suzanne live a peaceful retirement selling homemade jam on Manitoulin Island. This summer\, their usual concerns – trying to orchestrate sightings of their handsome veterinarian neighbour and preparing for the visit of Suzanne’s grown daughter\, Beth – are complicated by a secret the sisters can no longer contain. When Beth arrives with secrets of her own\, the three women are forced to face things that will change their lives and relationships forever. \nContent warning \nThere are mature themes in this play (including sexuality\, illness and dying). There is mild language and mild drug use. \n  \nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE\n  \nWhat sets relaxed performances apart?  \nWhile the artistic integrity of a play remains the same\, the audience experience of relaxed performances differs in a few key ways: \n\nTickets are pay-what-you-can\, with a suggested payment of $10. All caregivers/support persons attend for free.\nThe house lights remain on during the performance.\nHarsh sound and lighting effects are dampened or removed.\nThere is a pre-show introduction to let people know what to expect and to establish an inclusive environment. The talk is led by our accessibility coordinator who has lived experience with disabilities. The talk includes a brief discussion of the play’s themes and any important historical context. The actors introduce themselves to the audience and briefly describe the emotional arc of their character and anything upsetting they may face during the show. There is an explanation and demonstration of effects that might be startling (i.e. loud sounds and prop weapons).\nThe audience is reminded that there is a casual approach to movement and noise within the theatre space. Patrons can move\, stand up\, stretch\, make noise\, and exit and re-enter the theatre at any point during the show.\n\nAfter the performance is over\, the actors re-introduce themselves to the audience.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/where-you-are-relaxed-theater-performance/
LOCATION:Theatre Northwest\, 556 North Nechako Road\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2K 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T223723
CREATED:20230501T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T165440Z
UID:35412-1684427400-1684432800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do 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.\nDo you need help navigating the mental health system? Join other families in a similar position to yours online in our support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness. \nWe discuss our stories and experiences as family caregivers\, deepen our understanding of serious mental illness\, share coping strategies\, and provide the encouragement\, reassurance and compassion we need on this journey together. \nOur support groups are free of charge and facilitated by our dedicated trained Family Peer Support Volunteers. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW CALENDAR AND REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/family-support-group-3/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society":MAILTO:programs@pathwayssmi.org
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