FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the Family Support Institute of BC, you can […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us on June 2 for Sexual Health “Let’s talk about sexuality” – this phrase offers up a wide range of possibilities […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 10 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 New to Minecraft […]
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation and held on Zoom*.
Learning Explorations: Free online sessions* offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics.
*All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the Family Support Institute of BC, you can […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
Looking for ways to meet new people and stay socially connected? The Calendar for Connections was created to help people with diverse abilities know about different fun and inclusive opportunities to connect with others. Double click on any event to view more details or click the button below to check out events and activities happening all over BC.
We are always looking for new events to share on our calendar! If you would like to add an event to our calendar, please contact: .
Please check out a list of other community event calendars below:
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come hang out with Jen and friends from the LifeStream’s community and enjoy an afternoon of games and conversations. This is a weekly […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the B.C. Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) presents videographer Kayla McDonald for a presentation and happy hour Register through Eventbrite by clicking […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Here are some examples of ingredients you can use for the Glory Bowl. Pick and choose whatever your desire! If you need help […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Gather paint if you have it as we will be exploring nature-based painting! If you do not have paint, no worries— you can […]
Facilitator: Liz Charyna @ PLAN Liz Charyna, PLAN Mentor, has been hosting as weekly session, Creative People On-Line, since the beginning of the pandemic. It is open to anyone and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Queer movie night is back! Last summer we started off with season 1 of Special, a comedy based on the memoir I'm Special: […]
Events hosted by community partners from within BC. FSI is not responsible for the content, management or facilitation of these sessions. All inquiries and comments are referred directly to event organizers.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Introduction to Sign Language: Promoting Communication in Down Syndrome is an introductory workshop is intended for individuals who live or work with children […]
HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver BC
HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Event
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture is thrilled to present the solo exhibition “Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge, one of Canada’s most recognized Artists […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families: An Invaluable Presence At The Hospital A conversation between Debbie C., RN, RPN, Care Management Leader at PAU (Psychiatric Assessment Unit) at […]
Ending isolation through personal support networks About the Course Finding friendship and making personal connections in one’s community can present challenges for us all under the most robust of conditions; […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has released a hate speech guide to help people in B.C. better understand hate speech and […]
Mental Health Matters: Taking Care Of Yourself With the last year and a bit, Covid-19 has taught us a lot about ourselves and our community. Take some time to listen […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Self Advocates of the Rockies for Freaky Geeky presents...... Star Wars and 1990's Join through Google Meets here
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us on May 31st for Microboards and Individualized Funding Microboards are small non-profit societies created by family and friends to provide […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the Family Support Institute of BC, you can […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come hang out with Jen and friends from the LifeStream’s community and enjoy an afternoon of games and conversations. This is a weekly […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us on June 2 for Sexual Health “Let’s talk about sexuality” – this phrase offers up a wide range of possibilities […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the B.C. Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) presents videographer Kayla McDonald for a presentation and happy hour Register through Eventbrite by clicking […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 10 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 New to Minecraft […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 15 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 Want to show […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This FSI hangout is for families and caregivers who receive or have been discharged from Direct Nursing Support Respite (RSS). Together we […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Here are some examples of ingredients you can use for the Glory Bowl. Pick and choose whatever your desire! If you need help […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in […]
Facilitator: Liz Charyna @ PLAN Liz Charyna, PLAN Mentor, has been hosting as weekly session, Creative People On-Line, since the beginning of the pandemic. It is open to anyone and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Queer movie night is back! Last summer we started off with season 1 of Special, a comedy based on the memoir I'm Special: […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session will explore how stories connect and teach us to see the world differently. To REGISTER for this session click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-6rrDIrHdcDL3V4BA84Y8vFgsOSe3JQ […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for What Families Need to Know When Hiring Respite Workers with Caitlin Goodsell Hiring a respite provider is not always […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Kimberly and learn DIY Stickers! What you'll need: -Parchment paper -Normal white paper -Glue stick -Scissors -Masking tape -Pencil crayons Click below […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Susan and Kimberly this month to talk about "Summer Holiday"'! CLICK BELOW TO JOIN or CALL +1 587 687 4279 and enter […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What Lower Mainland Hikes and Adventures is all about: We connect together as a group of people who want to hike and build […]