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SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20231025T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181155Z
UID:37604-1727884800-1727888400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Friendship
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. \nWhat Will You Do?\nEach week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries\, navigating friend groups or when to give out your phone number! Come by and learn a little with us. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-friendship/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20230411T155450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202905Z
UID:40425-1727893800-1727899200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control\, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies\, caregivers still struggle to understand and we all want to help.  \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \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 grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI 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*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20220627T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T172151Z
UID:40615-1727953200-1727956800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Peace Circle
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWe will explore the art of building stronger relationships & community. Using different forms of Restorative Practice\, we will practice the art of connecting with each other with care and compassion. \nWith thoughtful questions\, active listening and heart-centered sharing\, we will build stronger relationships and community. This weekly circle is open to anyone who wishes to practice the art of Relationship and Community Building using restorative practice. \n  \nCLICK TO BOOK EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/peace-circle/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20240530T213329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164838Z
UID:41512-1727982000-1727987400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThis family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\nWE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING \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/ \n  \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs.” \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \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  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box-8/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FASD,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20231129T210522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181607Z
UID:38469-1728046800-1728050400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:MJ's Virtual Karaoke Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nEveryone is welcome for this weekly experience of singing hosted by MJ. Sing your heart out and cheer others on in MJ’s virtual Karaoke room! \nEvery Friday join MJ for an hour of Virtual Karaoke. You will take turns picking a song and unmuting yourself to sing. At the end\, you will choose a song together and sing as a group! This is a fun and supportive environment to sing and socialize. \nThis experience takes place over zoom. Host MJ will share their screen so everyone will see the song lyrics There will be loud music and you will hear Zoom people singing. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mjs-virtual-karaoke-room/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20220113T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181812Z
UID:25375-1728300600-1728304200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:The Good Doctor
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThe Good Doctor is a show about a surgeon living with Autism who moves to California to work at a prestigious hospital. Each week we’ll watch an episode and chat about some of the stuff that may have come up! \nAre there some shows that reflect experiences you see\, want more of in the world or disagree with? Each week we’ll catch an episode of The Good Doctor and chat about some of the thoughts\, questions and feelings that may have come up for folks. Critics and fans alike are welcome! The Good Doctor is a show about a surgeon living with Autism who moves to California to work at a famous hospital. \nJoin host Brodie on Zoom to watch an episode of The Good Doctor. Brodie says “I want to share this show because I am inspired by someone who has autism because I have autism and it makes me think I can also do great things like Dr. Shaun Murphy”. After the episode\, reflect and share your thoughts and feelings. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-good-doctor-with-brodie-and-dylan/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182327Z
UID:41751-1728306000-1728309600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Song Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION:In this experience\, we will be connecting to ourselves and each other through the medium of song. We may be singing\, discussing\, and listening to songs of all genres. This experience will be hosted by a music therapy intern and song enthusiast who believes in the healing power of music. All levels of musical experience are welcome! \nActivities in this group will include singing\, playing instruments\, drawing\, listening to songs\, and discussing them. Please note that all genres and varieties of music will be welcome here! \nThis experience is in-person! You’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, near Metrotown! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/song-sharing-circle/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182849Z
UID:41763-1728306000-1728309600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:y(O)ur Care!
DESCRIPTION:A bi-monthly meet up to talk wellness strategies. \nThis experience happens twice a month (at the start and at the end). We will begin with some gentle movements before having conversations on self care and community care. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Shully\nHi\, I’m Shully (she/they) I’m a 28 year old Black queer chronically sick person. I love moving and figuring out different ways to connect my mind & body.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/your-care/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20220831T182350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T183003Z
UID:30910-1728385200-1728388800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nLet’s create and reflect! Art Journalling is all about being creative while looking inward and engaging in self-reflection.  \nTogether we will learn a new art-making technique and then work on an art journalling prompt that will get us both reflecting and creating. \nRemember to bring: Paper – you can use loose paper or a notebook. Pens\, pencils\, or markers. Any other of your favorite art-making supplies and tools. \nAccessibility: All art activities can be adapted to use different materials or materials in different ways. All activities will be demonstrated visually and verbally explained. Please let me know if you have any accessibility needs – including accessibility needs around art creation or making. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/art-journalling/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T183355Z
UID:41770-1728396000-1728399600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Meditation Explorers: Looking Inward Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring and practicing meditation in different ways! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nDuring this 4-week cohort\, we will explore soft eye meditation\, breath meditation and body scanning\, plus share about each other’s experiences with meditation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/meditation-explorers-looking-inward-together/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20240612T204702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T185327Z
UID:40532-1728414000-1728419400@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. \n  \n*FGen
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs-2/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20210629T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T205243Z
UID:41703-1728471600-1728475200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20240110T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T163608Z
UID:41467-1728478800-1728482400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Early Years and School Age Navigation
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nCaring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy\, fear\, and overwhelm\, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon\, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join us for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen\, provide resources\, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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 grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.\nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \nYou are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, this online forum was created by The Family Support Institute of BC aimed to support families navigate the journey of transitioning into Kindergarten for their loved ones through peer-to-peer support and shared experiences. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fsitransitiontok \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \nWE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING \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. \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/early-years-and-school-age-navigation/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241004T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T164042Z
UID:41817-1728478800-1728484200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert - DTC and other Disability Tax Supports
DESCRIPTION:Join this event for a moderated question and answer period facilitated by experts from Disability Alliance BC (DABC)\, BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)\, and Plan Institute (PI). This webinar will focus on questions related to the disability tax credit (DTC) and other disability related tax benefits\, credits\, and considerations. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/ask-an-expert-dtc-and-other-disability-tax-supports/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20231025T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T222025Z
UID:41712-1728489600-1728493200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Friendship
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. \nWhat Will You Do?\nEach week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries\, navigating friend groups or when to give out your phone number! Come by and learn a little with us. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-friendship/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20230411T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181337Z
UID:41494-1728498600-1728504000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older\, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future\, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs. \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \n  \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  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T184346Z
UID:41776-1728500400-1728507600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Curiosity Trip to Cloudscape Comics Society
DESCRIPTION:Limited spots are available! On this Curiosity trip\, we will visit Cloudscape Comics Society (Vancouver-based comics publisher and an artist collective) to learn about their history & join their drawing meetup! They’re near Fraser/41st (exact address given after you register). Note: The space has stairs so is not wheelchair accessible. \nAt 7pm\, we will learn about their history and see some of the comics they have published. At 7:30pm\, we will join their drawing meetup to explore self-expression and socialize! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/curiosity-trip-to-cloudscape-comics-society/
LOCATION:Cloudscape Comics\, 5955 Ross St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5W 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T193808Z
UID:41781-1728563400-1728568800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Self-Efficacy: Developing the belief that you can do the thing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 6-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring Self-Efficacy and building positive neurodivergent identities! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nWe will be exploring Self-Efficacy and building positive neurodivergent identities! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Alicia \n\nI’m a late-diagnosed neurodivergent spoonie (someone who is chronically ill) who enjoys learning about psychology and personal development. I share executive functioning tips and strategies on Instagram as @theniftyneuron. My posts focus on skills like planning\, prioritization\, time management\, and getting things done with a differently-designed mind. I have an MSc in Audiology & Speech Sciences and experience working with individuals with communication disabilities from when I used to be a speech-language pathologist. I have two cats and like to spend my time reading\, writing\, and working on my Etsy shop.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/self-efficacy-developing-the-belief-that-you-can-do-the-thing/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T194141Z
UID:41789-1728572400-1728579600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Comic Creation Cohort: Exploring Narratives by Making Your Own Comic
DESCRIPTION:6-Week Cohort: Thursdays from Oct.10-Nov.14 with Scarlet Wings Kaili. Explore the process to make & assemble our comic anthology together! Only 10 spots available! First 3 sessions are online & last 3 sessions in-person in Burnaby or Vancouver location. Email littlewoo@curiko.ca for more info! No experience needed\, for those new to comic creation! \nWe’ll explore storytelling\, character development\, panel layouts\, lettering and more to make and assemble our comic anthology together! First 3 sessions are online and last 3 sessions will be held in-person either in a Burnaby or Vancouver location (near transit lines). No experience needed – this is geared towards those who are new to comic creation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \n\nYour Host\, Scarlet Wings Kaili \n\nI’m an autistic comic artist and illustrator living with chronic illness. Since graduating from Emily Carr University of Art and Design\, I’ve been working on a mental health and fantasy graphic novel series\, Halfsoul. My various other projects have also included working on addiction resources\, music videos and contributing to many comic anthologies (as I will probably continue creating comics even after the world ends).
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/comic-creation-cohort-exploring-narratives-by-making-your-own-comic/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20240530T213329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164838Z
UID:41900-1728586800-1728592200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThis family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER\nWE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING \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/ \n  \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \n  \nFSI is committed to making our events as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to attend. If you have accessibility needs\, please let us know when you register\, or send us an email to discuss your specific needs.” \nSign language (ASL) interpretation can be available with 3 week’s notice. Please identify that you require ASL when you register. \nDo you have any accessibility needs for this event? If yes\, details of your Requests should be submitted to this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7e965206c9034dbcaa0281d5ed44132a  \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  \nAI recording or transcription tools (like Fireflies or note-taking bots) are not permitted. These programs can introduce vulnerabilities.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box-8/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FASD,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20231129T210522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T210522Z
UID:41739-1728651600-1728655200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:MJ's Virtual Karaoke Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nEveryone is welcome for this weekly experience of singing hosted by MJ. Sing your heart out and cheer others on in MJ’s virtual Karaoke room! \nEvery Friday join MJ for an hour of Virtual Karaoke. You will take turns picking a song and unmuting yourself to sing. At the end\, you will choose a song together and sing as a group! This is a fun and supportive environment to sing and socialize. \nThis experience takes place over zoom. Host MJ will share their screen so everyone will see the song lyrics There will be loud music and you will hear Zoom people singing. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mjs-virtual-karaoke-room/2024-10-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20220113T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T200921Z
UID:41748-1728905400-1728909000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:The Good Doctor
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThe Good Doctor is a show about a surgeon living with Autism who moves to California to work at a prestigious hospital. Each week we’ll watch an episode and chat about some of the stuff that may have come up! \nAre there some shows that reflect experiences you see\, want more of in the world or disagree with? Each week we’ll catch an episode of The Good Doctor and chat about some of the thoughts\, questions and feelings that may have come up for folks. Critics and fans alike are welcome! The Good Doctor is a show about a surgeon living with Autism who moves to California to work at a famous hospital. \nJoin host Brodie on Zoom to watch an episode of The Good Doctor. Brodie says “I want to share this show because I am inspired by someone who has autism because I have autism and it makes me think I can also do great things like Dr. Shaun Murphy”. After the episode\, reflect and share your thoughts and feelings. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-good-doctor-with-brodie-and-dylan/2024-10-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182327Z
UID:41754-1728910800-1728914400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Song Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION:In this experience\, we will be connecting to ourselves and each other through the medium of song. We may be singing\, discussing\, and listening to songs of all genres. This experience will be hosted by a music therapy intern and song enthusiast who believes in the healing power of music. All levels of musical experience are welcome! \nActivities in this group will include singing\, playing instruments\, drawing\, listening to songs\, and discussing them. Please note that all genres and varieties of music will be welcome here! \nThis experience is in-person! You’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, near Metrotown! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/song-sharing-circle/2024-10-14/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20220831T182350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T182350Z
UID:41767-1728990000-1728993600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nLet’s create and reflect! Art Journalling is all about being creative while looking inward and engaging in self-reflection.  \nTogether we will learn a new art-making technique and then work on an art journalling prompt that will get us both reflecting and creating. \nRemember to bring: Paper – you can use loose paper or a notebook. Pens\, pencils\, or markers. Any other of your favorite art-making supplies and tools. \nAccessibility: All art activities can be adapted to use different materials or materials in different ways. All activities will be demonstrated visually and verbally explained. Please let me know if you have any accessibility needs – including accessibility needs around art creation or making. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/art-journalling/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241001T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T183355Z
UID:41773-1729000800-1729004400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Meditation Explorers: Looking Inward Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-week cohort (online zoom sessions)\, where we will be exploring and practicing meditation in different ways! At Curiko\, a cohort is a group experience that runs consecutively for a certain amount of weeks so we can connect\, explore and grow together. \nDuring this 4-week cohort\, we will explore soft eye meditation\, breath meditation and body scanning\, plus share about each other’s experiences with meditation. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/meditation-explorers-looking-inward-together/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20210629T205243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T205243Z
UID:41704-1729076400-1729080000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Live Music Group!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThrough this one-hour zoom call\, join Chris and Zadok’s live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along\, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! \nJoin hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free to singalong or listen and enjoy the tunes. Connect with others. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nCLICK HERE TO JOIN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-group-with-chris-and-zadok/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20231025T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T222025Z
UID:41713-1729094400-1729098000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Exploring Friendship
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. \nWhat Will You Do?\nEach week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries\, navigating friend groups or when to give out your phone number! Come by and learn a little with us. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/exploring-friendship/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20230411T155450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202907Z
UID:41482-1729103400-1729108800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control\, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies\, caregivers still struggle to understand and we all want to help.  \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \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 grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI 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*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T033921
CREATED:20241010T174142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T174142Z
UID:41854-1729166400-1729170000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Connections Hour
DESCRIPTION:The BC Self Advocacy Leadership Network and Community Living BC are launching a series of Connections Hours on Thursdays at 12:00pm (PDT). \nSelf-advocacy leaders from across the province will be hosting these virtual connection opportunities and you’re invited to join every Thursday at 12:00pm noon to hear what’s happening around the province and share what’s going on in your own community. \nTo join the Connection Hour\, go to this Zoom link \nat the scheduled time. Then enter the passcode: CLBC. You can also join over the phone by calling 1-647-374-4685.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/connections-hour/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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