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SUMMARY:Access Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A FREE event for families/caregivers of children with diverseabilities to connect in a fun\, relaxed and social environment.\nJoin us for a barbeque\, free family photos\, games and entertainment! Plus\, connect with other parents and learn more about resources available to help support you\nand your family.\nPlease email Ali at awestlund@kelowna.ca to reserve a spot for your family. See you there!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/access-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Parkinson Recreation Centre\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, grandparents\, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection\, understanding\, inspiration\, capacity building\, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis\, life stage\, or loss\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nJuly 24: How to Handle Grief and Other Caregiving Emotions: Grief is often a part of long term caregiving\, and we don’t always recognize it as such. We can be overwhelmed by emotions that actually have roots in grief and loss. Feelings of helplessness\, frustration\, and often anger can co-exist with the experiences of joy and hope. Add in some guilt and it is a whirlwind of many emotions that can leave us exhausted. Join us to share these experiences and explore the topic of Grief. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-07-24/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-07-24/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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SUMMARY:Musical Explorations!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events \nMusic therapy is a practice in which a professional uses music to help individuals comfortably grow\, express\, explore\, and play. \nMusic can address emotional\, social\, spiritual and physical needs in a fun\, exciting and engaging way! Each session is an hour-long\, and welcomes individuals with any musical interests or abilities! Together\, we sing\, dance\, improvise\, explore instruments (including homemade)\, listen to\, and discuss beloved songs. Although our main goal in music therapy is to have an enjoyable time\, it must be known that an individual may experience unease in certain musical programs\, activities\, and discussions. This is due to the emotional nature of many musical pieces. (For example\, some songs might make an individual feel sad\, frustrated\, or angry). Music therapy can provide an individual with a safe space to address ANY feelings that may arise in a session. That said\, if an individual is finding they are not comfortable in Music Therapy\, they can withdraw from the services at any time. During these turbulent times\, music can serve as a universal comfort to help bring us together and navigate the changes in the world. Not to mention\, it can provide a great distraction from the everyday challenges we are all facing. Join us for an inclusive\, interactive\, musical experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/musical-explorations-with-accredited-music-therapist-emily-brown-4/2023-07-31/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/musical-explorations-with-accredited-music-therapist-emily-brown-4/2023-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
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SUMMARY:How to Tell Your Story as a Self Advocate | IN-PERSON
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nExplore self-advocacy through storytelling. What does that mean physically (breath and body)\, what does it mean intellectually (write & deliver a succinct and powerful version of you!). \nThis experience is in Partnership with Disability Without Poverty. Join us In-person at the Curiko Studio – 4924 Imperial St\, Burnaby \nStorytelling is an art form and a powerful tool. Amanda\, from Disability without Poverty will use her background in theatre and her passion for advocacy to lead an exploration of storytelling. After games and storytelling exercises you will explore how to tell personal stories as advocates both for oneself and as part of a movement. \nBring yourself and a water bottle. You can also bring a pen & paper if you like to write things down. \n  \nCLICK TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/how-to-tell-your-story-as-a-self-advocate-in-person/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
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SUMMARY:Summer of Disco
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew for an hour of disco music and dancing. Together let’s get groovy and have some fun. This will be a 4 part series looking at different themes in disco music. \nAndrew has put together a playlist of disco music. Listen to a bunch of this style of music and feel free to dance to the beat. \nOver zoom. There will be loud music and also possibly some disco or colour-changing light coming from the host’s zoom screen/ \n  \nCLICK TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-of-disco/2023-08-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T143000
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SUMMARY:Curiosity Field Trip | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n** To book a free spot on this field trip\, please email littlewoo@curiko.ca as limited spots are available! **  \nOn this Curiosity Field trip to the Vancouver Art Gallery (at 750 Hornby St\, Vancouver)\, we will explore an exhibit called “Fashion Fictions” to consider the creative spaces between ‘fact and fiction\, present and future\, scientific and fantastical’. We will chat about how these artists are inspired by different cultural traditions\, science fiction\, technology and Nature to propose ‘new possibilities for how we exist in the world’! \nThis is an art gallery environment in downtown Vancouver. Some noise from other museum attendees may be present.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiosity-field-trip-in-person/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
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SUMMARY:Pride Banner Decoration with Real Talk and CQC | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDecorate Real Talk and CQC’s banner that we’ll be displaying at Pride events this summer. \nPeople will get together to help create a Real Talk and CQC banner. We’ll be painting on fabric\, as well as hanging out\, eating snacks\, and socializing. \nNo need to bring anything. If you need transportation support\, email Kelsey at kelsey@real-talk.org \n  \nJOIN THIS EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/pride-banner-decoration-with-real-talk-and-cqc-in-person/
LOCATION:BACI\, 336 Columbia St\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230727T200924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T200924Z
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SUMMARY:Trans March at Vancouver Pride with Real Talk and CQC | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nTrans and non-binary people get together and march along Commerical Drive as part of Vancouver Pride Weekend. \nCQC is joining the Trans March. We’ll meet at Clark Park to decorate our signs\, then march down Commercial Drive to Victoria Park and watch some performances. \n\n\n\n\nThe event starts outside at Clark Park (14th Ave. and Commerical Drive). It ends at Victoria Park (Grant Ave. and Victoria Drive) \n\n\n\n\nThe event is free. There will be some free snacks and water provided by the march organizers. Bring some money if you want to buy additional food. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/trans-march-at-vancouver-pride-with-real-talk-and-cqc-in-person/
LOCATION:Clark Park\, 1500 East 14 avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230727T201510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T201510Z
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SUMMARY:March in the Vancouver Pride Parade | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWalk with CQC\, Real Talk\, and the folks from Qmunity in the Vancouver 2SLGBTQIA Pride Parade. \nWe will be walking as part of a huge parade\, with the folks from Qmunity. There will be thousands of people cheering us as we go by. \nWe will meet near the corner of Davie Street and Denman Street\, and walk to Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific Boulevard). It will be a big\, loud celebration. Email kelsey@real-talk.org for details. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/march-in-the-vancouver-pride-parade-in-person/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230815T150000
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SUMMARY:Soap Making! A Behind the Scenes Look
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSimon and Caroline are the team behind Simon’s Soapbox\, an artisanal soap company on a mission to demonstrate the value of people with and without developmental disabilities working together. Join this live stream event to watch and learn how Simon and Caroline make cold process soap together. \nWatch Simon & Caroline work as a team to make cold process soap. Throughout the soap-making process\, there will be opportunities to ask questions and learn more about soap making\, Simon & Caroline\, and their artisanal soap business. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/soap-making-a-behind-the-scenes-look/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230823T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230727T203703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T212257Z
UID:36281-1692786600-1692790200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Empowering through Entrepreneurship: Employ to Empower
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin Employ to Empower (ETE) for a virtual experience to learn about how you can explore ideas for your own entrepreneurial journey. Ask questions\, hear about ETE programs\, and find out all about the upcoming in-person ‘Explore Your Business’ Idea” experience. \nGet to know more about the programs and the support and resources we offer to empower entrepreneurs in the community. Ask questions about entrepreneurship and Employ to Empower. At ETE we measure success by the individual human experience. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/36281/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230825T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230825T020000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230824T164528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T164528Z
UID:36662-1692925200-1692928800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:What are DocTalks? Intro to the Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nJoin this interactive Zoom intro session. \nDocTalks is a series where you get to hear from Burnaby family doctors and service providers on health and wellness issues. Join this interactive Zoom intro session to get to know what DocTalks are all about\, and to share questions for the upcoming webinar events. \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE\n  \nFollowing this session\, there are three “DocTalk” webinars centered around the themes of children and youth (September 15th)\, aging (Setember. 29th) and improving medical visits and resource navigation (October 13th). You can register for these using the links below. \nSept 15\, 12 – 1.30pm: https://burnabypcn.ca/doctalks-a-typical-learning-how-to-support-complex-kids/ \nSept 29\, 12 – 1.30pm: https://burnabypcn.ca/doctalks-how-to-support-ageing-adults-with-disabilities/ \nOct 13\, 12 – 1pm: https://burnabypcn.ca/doctalks-navigating-medical-and-social-support-for-disabilities/
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/what-are-doctalks-intro-to-the-speaker-series/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20221027T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T204007Z
UID:32117-1693220400-1693224000@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-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T203935Z
UID:35480-1693249200-1693254600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, grandparents\, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection\, understanding\, inspiration\, capacity building\, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis\, life stage\, or loss\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nAugust 28:  Crack your Code: What Feels Supportive to You? Some days\, in the midst of caregiving and grief we know we need something restorative but don’t always know what exactly that thing is. We will share some learning about how to tap into the things that can bring you some calm and joy. Share your own thoughts on what you have found helpful alongside a supportive discussion around the topic of Grief. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-08-28/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-08-28/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230803T165250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T165250Z
UID:36360-1693306800-1693310400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:CRA Webinar | CRA Benefits and Credits for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAs 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. \nAt the end of the webinar you will have the chance to ask questions and we will be providing answers. \nRegistration is not required for our MS Teams webinars. You just need to click the link provided in the calendar. You will then have 3 options: \n\nDownload the Windows app: Download the Teams desktop app.\nContinue on this browser: Join a Teams meeting on the web.\nOpen your Teams app: If you already have the Teams app\, go right to your meeting.\n\nType your name. Choose your audio and video settings\, note during most of our webinars your mic will be muted and your video will be disabled. Select Join now. You will go into a lobby to wait until the host admits you to the meeting.\nYou can turn on closed captioning by clicking on the 3 dots “…” beside reactions in the top menu bar and selecting\n“Turn on live captions”. The captions will show up along the bottom of your screen. \n  \nClick here to join the meeting
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cra-webinar-cra-benefits-and-credits-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230829T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230824T165805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165805Z
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SUMMARY:DocTalks | How to support ageing adults with disabilities…and when?
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nA Zoom session for caregivers\n\n\nThis conversation will deepen your understanding of eligibility criteria for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) and other community-based supports for individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. \nListen and learn about health and wellness resources and tools available to you. Ask your own questions. \n\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n  \nPart of a series presented in partnership with Curiko\, Shared Care\, and the Burnaby Division of Family Practice.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/doctalks-how-to-support-ageing-adults-with-disabilitiesand-when/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230727T212740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T212740Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Business Idea | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCurious about entrepreneurship? Maybe you even have a business’ idea. Join Lara & Alberto from Employ to Empower to discover your own business’ idea. This two hour experience takes place IN-PERSON at the Curiko Studio in Burnaby. \nA two hour long interactive experience where you will explore entrepreneurship as we brainstorm to create new ideas or work on ones we already have! This workshop will encourage you to reflect on your passions\, your unique skills and experiences. We will also look into the communities and people you want to work with for your business vision. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/discover-your-business-idea-in-person/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T200000
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SUMMARY:Back to School: Supporting the Journey
DESCRIPTION:Back-to-school season can bring many things to mind – excitement\, relief\, apprehension\, even dread! Join FSI for a session on taming those back-to-school jitters. We will talk about managing stress and emotions for both kids and caregivers and tips for preparing for the new school year. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\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. \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*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/back-to-school-supporting-the-journey/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230824T165326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165326Z
UID:36668-1694779200-1694784600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:DocTalks | A-typical: Learning How to Support Complex Kids
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nA Zoom session on caring for neurodiverse children and youth and understanding your Child’s behaviour. This conversation will discuss recognizing atypical behaviour and how to seek assessment and supports. \nListen and learn about health and wellness resources and tools available to you. Ask your own questions. \nPart of a series presented in partnership with Curiko\, Shared Care\, and the Burnaby Division of Family Practice. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/doctalks-a-typical-learning-how-to-support-complex-kids/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T204137Z
UID:35481-1695668400-1695673800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, grandparents\, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection\, understanding\, inspiration\, capacity building\, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis\, life stage\, or loss\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nSeptember 25: Storytelling our Way through Grief:  Everyone’s grief journey is their own and they are the keepers of their personal stories. Being in the company of others with similar lived experiences creates a space where feelings and thoughts are held up by trust\, respect\, and compassion. Explore storytelling your way through grief with others to discover meaning and connection. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-09-25/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-09-25/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083238
CREATED:20230803T165929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T165929Z
UID:36363-1695726000-1695729600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:CRA Webinar | CRA Benefits and Credits for Persons with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nBenefits and credits available to you! If you live with a disability or have a dependent with a disability\, there are benefits and tax credits available to you and the people who support you. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Disability tax credit\, medical expenses\, Canada caregiver credit\, and the Child disability benefit. \nRegistration is not required for our MS Teams webinars. You just need to click the link provided in the calendar.\nYou will then have 3 options: \n\nDownload the Windows app: Download the Teams desktop app.\nContinue on this browser: Join a Teams meeting on the web.\nOpen your Teams app: If you already have the Teams app\, go right to your meeting.\n\nType your name. Choose your audio and video settings\, note during most of our webinars your mic will be muted and your video will be disabled. Select Join now. You will go into a lobby to wait until the host admits you to the meeting.\nYou can turn on closed captioning by clicking on the 3 dots “…” beside reactions in the top menu bar and selecting\n“Turn on live captions”. The captions will show up along the bottom of your screen. \nAt the end of the webinar you will have the chance to ask questions and we will be providing answers. \n  \nClick here to join the meeting
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cra-webinar-cra-benefits-and-credits-for-persons-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231004T191158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T191158Z
UID:37344-1697137200-1697144400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Lisa Evans\, CLBC Housing Specialist\, will be giving a presentation. This will be an amazing evening. Come prepared to listen\, learn and please bring your questions. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nLisa is in a new role with CLBC that is strictly focused on Housing as Manager of Services & Community Development – Housing for CLBC . The department was created out of the Re-imagining Community Inclusion ministerial document that was created by individuals\, families\, CLBC\, agencies and multiple community partners which speaks to the need to address the areas of Health\, Housing\, Employment and Indigenous supports and services. \nThree Regional Housing Leads— their roles are to support community engagement in regards to housing\, meeting with developers\, builders\, non-profits and supporting building relations to gain access to housing\, working with communities and municipalities to understand CLBC and persons with diverse abilities and how they can support intentional\, accessible\, inclusive communities and working on research and collaborating with the local regions \n\nTwo Housing Coordinators – they work with BC Housing and the regions to support the current group homes\, maintain them\, do inspections and the budgeting for the regions and also create new ones where required. They also will be supporting the portable rental benefit program and they support research and community engagement events.\nOne Provincial Program Coordinator for Home Share – Supporting research and projects for home share\, She is a subject matter expert and supports the regions and the Head Office departments and is the liaison to the Home Share Support Society.\n\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*FSIGEN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/housing-options/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20230824T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T170335Z
UID:36675-1697198400-1697203800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:DocTalks | Navigating Medical and Social Support for Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nA Zoom session empowering self advocates\, caregivers\, and agencies to access local resources in Burnaby.\n\n\nWe’ll be sharing two new forms to help with making health care visits smoother and giving you an introduction to the Burnaby Primary Care Networks’ resources database. \nListen and learn about health and wellness resources and tools available to you. Get tips on how to fill out the new forms to help with health care visits. Ask your own questions. \n\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n  \nPart of a series presented in partnership with Curiko\, Shared Care\, and the Burnaby Division of Family Practice.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/doctalks-navigating-medical-and-social-support-for-disabilities/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20211004T184947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T211022Z
UID:36380-1697482800-1697488200@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-2022-10-17-2023-10-09/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-10-17-2023-10-09/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231005T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T195010Z
UID:37362-1697742000-1697749200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Jessica Humphrey\,a parent from Victoria BC\, returns to share her family’s personal journey exploring inclusive housing models for their 22-year-old daughter with complex support needs. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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*FSIGEN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/housing-options-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231025T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T214833Z
UID:37573-1698258600-1698264000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: CRA Benefit Outreach Program
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCRA and Person with Disability – followed by a Q & A session – Topics to be covered include\, but are not limited to: \n\nDisability tax credit\nEligibility for the DTC\nApply with the digital application\nApply on paper\nAfter you apply\nAmounts you can claim\nChild disability benefit\nCanada workers benefit disability supplement\nCanada caregiver credit\nMedical expenses\nHome accessibility tax credit\nHome buyer’s plan\nThe GST/HST credit\nAdditional one-time GST credit payment\nCanada Dental Benefit\nOne-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit\nScams Awareness\nUseful info and tools to help you do your taxes\n\nREGISTER HERE\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 \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \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/transition-series-cra-benefit-outreach-program/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T193525Z
UID:35955-1698692400-1698697800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, grandparents\, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection\, understanding\, inspiration\, capacity building\, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis\, life stage\, or loss\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nOctober 30: Grief of Diagnosis and Secondary Loss: In addition to experiencing grief after receiving a diagnosis\, facing other unexpected feelings of grief and loss that show up much later and throughout the journey is part of the journey. Discuss the stages of secondary loss and create a personal collection of resources for resiliency and support. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-10-23/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-10-23/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231025T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191207Z
UID:37576-1698863400-1698870600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Will and Estate Planning
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nBecoming well-informed about wills\, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this workshop\, Geoffrey White\, KC explains how to arrange your estate\, prepare a will\, and the various ins and outs of setting up a trust specifically for your relative or loved-one with a disability. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\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 \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \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/transition-series-will-and-estate-planning/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231025T221111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T221111Z
UID:37601-1699030800-1699038000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Real Talk | Ask a Dude Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGuys with cognitive disabilities join over a casual meal of pizza & talk with a Certified Sexual Health Educator about dating\, love\, and sex. \nReal Talk is a sexual health initiative. We want to make it less awkward for folks to talk to the people who support them about things like dating\, love\, relationships\, and sex. Most of us are Certified Sexual Health Educators. Our events are chill\, relaxed\, supportive places where people can try out having these kinds of conversations. \nWhat Will You Do?\nHang out\, eat some pizza\, watch some Real Talk videos\, and have a conversation about whatever is on your mind when it comes to dating\, love\, or sexual health. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/real-talk-ask-a-dude-pizza-party/
LOCATION:BACI\, 336 Columbia St\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083239
CREATED:20231025T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T193148Z
UID:37589-1699381800-1699387200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Education Series: Post Secondary Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWe will hear from Lauren Matthews of Steps Forward\, which provides inclusion support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access post-secondary education. Also speaking is Kyla Ashman\, chair of Okanagan Colleges’ Adult Special Education Program. Don’t miss this chance to hear about supports and programs beyond just employment training. \n  \nREGISITER HERE\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 \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \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/education-series-post-secondary-options/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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