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 Do you have a child between the ages of birth to three years and the Infant Development Program has been recommended to you? […]
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 Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Whitecrow Village is a unique organization comprised of adults who live with FASD and others. Whitecrow Village demonstrates the gifts of persons who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will […]
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 Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to […]
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:
Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Professional Voice Actor, Levi, and co-host, Zadok, bring web comics to life. Follow along, and lend your own voice to a character! […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In this group we will watch the TV Show Friends and make some new friends of our own! Our host Anastasia is really […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Ever spent the long weekend with a belly full of turkey wishing you had camp friends to share it with? Well now you […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Let’s get silly! Come ready to stretch, shake, move, and groove with our friend Dan. For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or […]
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 Paintings • Pottery • Glasswork • Photography Browse and purchase the work from artists with diverse abilities. Online sales available from October 21-28. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events During this presentation we will look at what stress is, what happens in our brain and body when we experience stress, and why […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Stress makes it difficult for the brain to work as well as it does when calm, happy, and relaxed. When someone experiences stress, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Got some cool moves and grooves to show off? Bring your dancing skills and a costume to our free Halloween Howl Dance event, […]
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 Kamloops Self-Advocate News celebrates eight years of connecting self-advocates with other self-advocates. Join Krystian Shaw for discussion and hear his talk celebrating the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be Transitioning out of High School soon? Do you support […]
Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Professional Voice Actor, Levi, and co-host, Zadok, bring web comics to life. Follow along, and lend your own voice to a character! […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In this group we will watch the TV Show Friends and make some new friends of our own! Our host Anastasia is really […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Ever spent the long weekend with a belly full of turkey wishing you had camp friends to share it with? Well now you […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a child between the ages of birth to three years and the Infant Development Program has been recommended to you? […]
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 Everyone who sings a song will be entered into the draw, but anyone can come watch, listen, and hang out with friends 😊 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Paintings • Pottery • Glasswork • Photography Browse and purchase the work from artists with diverse abilities. Online sales available from October 21-28. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This is a great opportunity to learn more about the group if you are thinking of joining, or voice your opinions and ideas […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events “Adaptive Snow Sports” with Tom Mooney Director of Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) non-profit society. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities, utilizing adaptive equipment […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a […]
Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about housing rights and self-advocacy? Join our panel […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle – Intake Workers from MSDPR on our upcoming zoom […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We will be dancing the night away with DJ Skullface (formerly known as DJ Lucas) from 6-8pm at our annual Halloween dance 👻 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Stress makes it difficult for the brain to work as well as it does when calm, happy, and relaxed. When someone experiences stress, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Got some cool moves and grooves to show off? Bring your dancing skills and a costume to our free Halloween Howl Dance event, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to the highlight of your week! Using a mix of our imagination and some wonderful stories, we will create incredible images of […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Our Helping Adolescents Network and Grow: H.A.N.G. style groups are designed to be fun social environments where teen peers with Diverse Abilities get […]