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SUMMARY:Normalizing Disability with Michael Todaro
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDisabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. This group is facilitated by and for people with disabilities. \nASL Interpretation is provided! \n  \nPlease Email L.Stinson@nsdrc.org or call 604-985-5371 to register and for the Zoom login information \n  \nMichael Todaro’s Bio:  \nHi everyone\, my name is Michael and I am an editor\, writer and instructor in the Vancouver area. I have been living with overlapping but “invisible-to-the-general-public” disabilities since birth. It is my goal to champion those with disabilities by helping able-bodied people to understand our struggles. My ultimate goal is to see a world designed for our needs\, perfectly integrated with present society.  We deserve a more even playing field\, so I believe we must create it. 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/normalizing-disability-with-michael-todaro/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T194755Z
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SUMMARY:Ray’s Retro Friday Night Music
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nHosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies society (SAOR) \n\nMeet the third Friday of every month from 5-6pm MST/ 4-5pm PST\nJoin the group on Google Meets by clicking here or dial: ‪(CA) +1 587-688-3336 PIN: ‪599 330 504#
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/rays-retro-friday-night-music-2/2021-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/rays-retro-friday-night-music-2/2021-11-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211115T174800Z
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SUMMARY:Zine Making Workshop with Pree Rehal
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30\, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! \nAll sessions are FREE and open to ALL! \nZine Making Workshop with Pree Rehal\nSaturday November 20th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)\nOn ZOOM – ASL & Live Captioning Available \n\nTo Register Click HERE\n  \nJoin Pree Rehal for a community building zine workshop! Pree will talk about links between community\, activism and zine making\, and then lead participants through options on how to create their own zine. No previous zine or arts experience required! \nSupplies Needed: plain paper\, something to write with and scissors.\nOptional supplies if you want to get ~fancy~: your favourite stationary\, washi tape\, stickers and collaging materials!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/zine-making-workshop-with-pree-rehal/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/zine-making-workshop-with-pree-rehal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T174959Z
UID:24577-1637690400-1637697600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Making Abstract Art with Midori Ryans
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30\, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! \nAll sessions are FREE and open to ALL! \nTuesday November 23rd: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)\nOn Zoom – ASL & Auto Generated Captioning Available \n\nTo Register Click HERE\n  \nAbstract art at first glance can look easy\, but then your first attempt looks like the aftermath of a toddler’s lunch. How do abstract artists do it? What is the difference between abstract art\, and a plain mess? How do we guide the eye\, evoke emotion\, and generate curiosity with imagery that barely tells of a line? \nIn Midori’s workshop\, participants will learn things like the rule of three\, balancing soft and hard lines\, guiding the eye\, and creative spatter\, and how to apply these to abstract art. \nSupplies Needed: any basic painting surfaces and supplies
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/making-abstract-art-with-midori-ryans/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/making-abstract-art-with-midori-ryans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211119T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T173340Z
UID:24724-1637758800-1637762400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Music Trivia Remembrance and Strength
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nHosted by Kamloops Speaking up for Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA)\, join for Music Trivia. \nJoin through Zoom by clicking here. 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-trivia-remembrance-and-strength/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-trivia-remembrance-and-strength/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211116T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T195614Z
UID:24616-1637838000-1637848800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:8 DAYS OF ACTION FOR ACCESS
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \n\n\n#AccessDelayedIsAccessDenied!\n\n\n\nRally at the BC Legislature\, Victoria – November 25th\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nDaily Online Lunch hour Teach-ins: November 26th – December 2nd\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \nRally outside the BC Government Offices\, Canada Place\, Vancouver – December 3rd\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nJoin people with disabilities and their families in a series of actions calling on the BC government to immediately remove barriers to access in education and all systems and enact the rights of disabled children\, youth and adults. Access delayed is access denied! \n(Note:  This series of actions begins the day AFTER the ‘Rally In Victoria With The ASN’ on November 24th – if you are coming to Victoria for that action\, please stay over if you can and join us!) \n  \nRegister on Eventbrite for the November 25th Day Zero rally here\n\n  \nPlease respect the comfort of others around COVID-19 protocols at this in-person event. Masks\, physical distancing and other safety precautions are as important as ever. \n  \nFollow the Facebook event for regular updates on the 8 Days of Action here:\n  \nDetails: \nThis series of actions is organized by volunteer community members of the BCEdAccess Society and a coalition of participating organisations\, and powered by the community. \nWhy: \nFor far too long\, disabled children\, youth and adults\, diagnosed and undiagnosed\, have been denied equitable access. Not just to education but to all of the systems that are supposed to be there to support them\, from early intervention\, health care\,  to community inclusion and everything in between. Service delivery systems are ableist and otherwise oppressive. We\, as disabled people and those who care for them\, have been trying to raise these issues for decades. There is no lack of clarity on what needs to be done – there is only lack of action and courage to take big steps to collaborate with and empower families. We want equity in representation to collaborate on making real progress toward equity for all. \nSchedule \nLand Acknowledgement \nWe would like to acknowledge that we are holding the November 25th rally on the stolen ancestral territories of the Lekwungen Peoples\, the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. The December 3rd rally will be held on the stolen and ancestral territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. All of these First Nations Peoples have lived on and taken care of this land since time immemorial. \nWe acknowledge historical and ongoing injustices that Indigenous Peoples (First Nations\, Métis and Inuit) endure in Canada\, and recognize our shared commitments to taking care of this land\, and to rebuilding and renewing respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. In particular we are committed to following the lead of Indigenous rights-holders in their work on decolonizing education and closing the significant educational\, employment\, and health outcome gaps that exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. \nDay 0 – Thursday\, Nov.25th\, 2021 11-2pm \nRally at the Victoria Legislature\, on the stolen lands of the Lekwungen Peoples\, the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Also broadcast online. \nEveryone from all over BC is invited to join people with disabilities and their families at the Victoria Legislature for a rally on access to education and other supports and services for disabled people\, to kick off 8 days of action for access! \nDays 1 through 7 – Friday\, Nov 26 – Thursday\, Dec 2  \n“Lunch hour Teach-ins” 12-1 pm \nLive Online discussions each day with organizations and families sharing how the barriers to access to equitable education intersect with all the other systems. Please let us know if you want in! \nDay 8 Dec 3 – International Day of Disabled Persons \nRally at the BC government offices in Vancouver\, on the stolen lands of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations\, led by youth and adults with disabilities. Also broadcast online. \nThis day will be led by BC People First\, convening youth and adults with disabilities – we hope the whole province will join us in person and online! \nHow you can help!  \nShare this event with your friends\, groups and organizations! We need everyone to participate! \nDonate to help us pay for signs\, ASL interpreters and other costs! \nSee our Action Toolkit for 8 big areas to help with the 8 Days of Action For Access! \nContact us: info@bcedaccess.com
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/8-days-of-action-for-access/
LOCATION:BC Legislature\, 501 Belleville St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 2L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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SUMMARY:Crafting with Tami
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin Crafting with Tami\, hosted by Kamloops Speaking Up for Self Advocacy Society (SUSA). \nJoint through Zoom by clicking here. 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/crafting-with-tami/2021-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/crafting-with-tami/2021-11-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211123T191524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T191524Z
UID:24747-1637863200-1637870400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Care-aoke Party on Zoom!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, November 25th from 6-8pm for our second-ever Nelson CARE-aoke Party on Zoom! The first one was a blast with music of all kinds and some amazing solo performances and sing-a-longs. \nEmail jaymes@nelsoncares.ca if you’d like to request a song in advance\, or for more information. \n  \nClick here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/care-aoke-party-on-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/care-aoke-party-on-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T173741Z
UID:24566-1637938800-1637946000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:2021 Annual Winter Art Show
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nYou are invited to Vicuña Art Studio’s in-person Annual Winter Art Show!\nCelebrate this season with Vicuña artists’ inspiring artworks. Great selection for Christmas gift ideas. Don’t miss our artist demonstration too! \nDate/Time:\nFriday\, November 26\, 3 PM -5 PM\nSaturday\, November 27\, 10 AM-4 PM \nLocation:\nKingston Gallery\n#1 – 11491 Kingston Street\nMaple Ridge\, BC \nContact:\n604-465-7526\nvicuna@rmacl.org\nwww.vicunaARTstudio.com
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/2021-annual-winter-art-show/2021-11-26/
LOCATION:Vicuña Art Studio\, 11491 Kingston Street\, Maple Ridge\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211109T191309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T191309Z
UID:24523-1637953200-1637960400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling with Shelly around Article 19 of the UNCRPD
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nHosted by the Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN)\, join storytelling with Shelly about Article 19 of the UNCRPD. \nCome tell us about your story of being a full citizen in your community! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/storytelling-with-shelly-around-article-19-of-the-uncrpd/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/storytelling-with-shelly-around-article-19-of-the-uncrpd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T175206Z
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SUMMARY:Intuition & Your Art Practice with Laura Rechwan
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30\, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! \nAll sessions are FREE and open to ALL! \nSaturday November 27th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)\nOn ZOOM – ASL & Live Captioning Available \n\nTo Register Click HERE\n  \nWe all have an intuitive sense\, but learning to listen to it takes time and practice. This workshop will guide you through tips and techniques for working with your intuition while making art. The discussions and exercises are designed to connect you with your inner voice and learn to overcome doubt. Join this workshop for a fun and engaging journey connecting with your creative intuition. \nLead by Laura Rechwan\, who has many years of experience as a professional artist\, instructor\, and arts administrator. As the daughter of a Psychic Intuitive Medium\, listening to her creative intuition has always been an integral part of her art practice and she loves to share her knowledge and passion with other artists.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/intuition-your-art-practice-with-laura-rechwan/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/intuition-your-art-practice-with-laura-rechwan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211029T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T183538Z
UID:24267-1638025200-1638028800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Book Club with Meghan -- the Harry Potter Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nPrepare your wands\, and ready your potions: Meghan is bringing the world of Harry Potter to Curiko! Beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone\, we will come together to experience the tale of Hermoine\, Ron\, and the Boy-Who-Lived. If you have a copy of the book\, make sure to bring it so you can read along. \nFor this event\, you’ll need a phone\, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. \nTo join the event click this link: CoMakeDo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: CoMakeDo’s Personal Meeting Room \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5105281233\nMeeting ID: 510 528 1233
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/book-club-with-meghan-the-harry-potter-series/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211129T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211129T141500
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211124T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T195430Z
UID:24779-1638191700-1638195300@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Abilities Dance with Joanne
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nMove in new ways\, release tension\, and connect in community. Guided dance improvisation activities encourage each person to choose how they feel like moving and interacting\, in the ways that work for them. There is no wrong move\, and no prior dance experience is needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to join. \n\nThe password to all events is “LSonline”
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/abilities-dance-with-joanne/2021-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211012T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T204328Z
UID:23812-1638210600-1638214200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Questions About CLBC Respite?
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDo you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. \nDid You Know? FSI can support you in finding Support Workers via our free resource Support Worker Central. Join our Respite Team and take a virtual tour of Support Worker Central.  \n*Last 10 minutes of this call will be a Facebook Live event! \n*For 1-1 respite support and information\, please call our office directly at 1-800-441-5403 and quote “respite support” to be connected with our Respite Team! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \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/questions-about-clbc-respite-3/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/questions-about-clbc-respite-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211123T192105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T192105Z
UID:24750-1638381600-1638388800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Dance
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nGet your dancing shoes ready to kick-off the 24 days of Christmas at our annual Christmas Dance! Starting at 6pm on Wednesday\, December 1st\, DJ Skullface will be playing all the hits to get us rocking around the Christmas tree together. \n  \nClick here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361\nMeeting ID: 629 174 7361
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/christmas-dance/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/christmas-dance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20210928T204532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T173806Z
UID:23552-1638383400-1638388800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Wayfinders Series: Get Inspired
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDEC 1: Get Inspired\n Self advocates share their lived experiences of person centered planning. How they did it – a practical application of intentional planning for a fulfilling life. \nDiscovering your abilities WayFinders encourage you to focus on your strengths. Thinking ahead WayFinders can guide you to plan a strategic way forward. \nFacilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to dream. \nJoin our series to learn how we help them develop a vision to make their dreams a reality. \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*RS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-get-inspired/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-get-inspired/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211201T183354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T183354Z
UID:24897-1638450000-1638453600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Give Me a Minute: Sixty Second Stories
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nSometimes we all just need a minute. “Give Me a Minute” is your chance. In this experience\, you will be given the chance to express yourself however you choose for 60 seconds. You can tell a story\, do a dance\, sit silently\, almost anything! It is your time. You will also be able to enjoy and show your appreciation for the moments of others. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214960532?pwd=dVdiNU8rZUtpTDRWUUxTd0pNbDd4UT09\nMeeting ID 852 1496 0532. The password is “zoom”. \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/give-me-a-minute-sixty-second-stories/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/give-me-a-minute-sixty-second-stories/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211124T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T182305Z
UID:24756-1638471600-1638475200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Psychological Education Assessments
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nPartners for Inclusive Education (PIE) invites you to our December 2021 virtual meeting\nA roundtable discussion about:\nPsychological Education Assessments with Dr. John Lum\, District Psychologist\, VSB\nPre-registration is required via this link. \nYou will receive Zoom instructions 2 days prior to the meeting. \nPsycho-Educational Assessments involves psychological testing to analyze a child’s mental processes that underlie his or her educational performance. How do the partners involved in a kid’s education – the school\, their guardians and their care providers – know when and how to deploy this tool? \nDr. Lum will share with us about a psych-ed assessment\, in general\, and how the VSB uses this tool across the district. \nDr. John Lum is the District Psychologist in the Vancouver School Board and provides academic and behavioural support across the district as part of the Urgent Intervention Process (UIP) team. He is a Registered Psychologist and certified BC teacher. John has experience completing psychoeducational and autism assessments in both school and clinic settings. \n  \nPIE is a group of people interested in inclusive education. Based out of Gordon Elementary (VSB)\, we are parents\, educators\, professionals and school staff who consider each other partners in creating an inclusive community for our school. Join us for an evening of learning and open collaboration. We welcome people from neighbouring schools and districts\, so please spread the word about PIE and our meetings. \nFor more information\, contact PIE co-chair\, Kathryn Self Ransdell\, partnersforinclusiveeducation@gmail.com
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/psychological-education-assessments/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partners for Inclusive Education":MAILTO:partnersforinclusiveeducation@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/psychological-education-assessments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211118T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T183547Z
UID:24687-1638694800-1638720000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Athletes Screening
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Athletes Screenings provides free\, fun screenings and education for people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of medical disciplines. Through Healthy Athletes\, health care professionals receive formalized training about the specific health care concerns of people with intellectual disabilities and how to ask the right questions\, helping them draw out issues. Their interactions with Special Olympics athletes lead to referrals back into the health care system that ensure the individuals will get the treatment they need. \nDue to COVID\, pre-registration is required and is on a first come first serve basis. We have 52 spots available per each timeslot. No day of walk-ins allowed. \nLocation: Douglas College – New Westminster (700 Royal Ave\, New Westminster\, BC V3M 5Z5)\nTime: Registration is required for one of the following timeslots: 9:00am to 11:00am; 11:30am to 1:30pm; 2:00pm to 4:00pm \nRegistration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/TTSt2R3N1n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday November 24th – or until spaces are filled\nTransit: Douglas College is a few blocks from the New Westminster SkyTrain Station and is easily accessible by transit. There is a large paid parking lot at the New Westminster Station that is open on Sundays. The Douglas College paid parking lot may be closed on Sunday. There is also lots of street parking in the area. \nThe upcoming Healthy Athlete Screening on December 5th we will be offering 3 disciplines/screenings: \n\nHealthy Hearing (Audiology Screening)\nSpecial Smiles (Dental Screening and Oral Health Education)\nHealth Promotion (Education on Health and Wellness)\n\nThere will also be lots of giveaways and entertaining education! \nFor more specific information regarding the event\, please refer to the registration form. \nFor questions\, please email sstresing@specialolympics.bc.ca
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/healthy-athletes-screening/
LOCATION:Douglas College\, 700 Royal Avenue\, New Westminster\, British Columbia\, V3M 5Z5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20210928T205828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T173743Z
UID:23554-1638988200-1638993600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Wayfinders Series: Building Relationships
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nDEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships – Circles of Support\n*The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates\, for a personal dive into the topic* \nLooking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your circle of friends and your community. \nFacilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to dream. \nJoin our series to learn how we help them develop a vision to make their dreams a reality. \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*RS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-building-relationships/2021-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-building-relationships/2021-12-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211013T171647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T172301Z
UID:23818-1639051200-1639056600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Questions About CLBC Respite?
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDo you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. \nLet’s Discuss Respite. What’s new with the new CLBC Family Respite Policy? \n*Last 10 minutes of this call will be a Facebook Live event! \n*For 1-1 respite support and information\, please call our office directly at 1-800-441-5403 and quote “respite support” to be connected with our Respite Team! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \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/questions-about-clbc-respite-4/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/questions-about-clbc-respite-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211207T195423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T195423Z
UID:24954-1639054800-1639058400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Phone Tree
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nEvery Thursday: 2pm-3pm MST; 1pm-2pm PST \nSAOR will be holding weekly group phone calls so we can catch up with friends and meet new advocates from around the province! \nRegistration: email moore@realmbc.ca\, or call 250-426-3393 by 3:00 pm on Wednesdays.\nSpots are limited to 5 per call so make sure to sign up to reserve your spot!
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/phone-tree/2021-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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ORGANIZER;CN="Self Advocates of the Rockies":MAILTO:cranbrooksaor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211013T173146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T183034Z
UID:23821-1639420200-1639423800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Questions About CLBC Respite?
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDo you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. \nHOLIDAY SOCIAL!  A time to gather and share stories around respite and support during the holidays. \n*Last 10 minutes of this call will be a Facebook Live event! \n*For 1-1 respite support and information\, please call our office directly at 1-800-441-5403 and quote “respite support” to be connected with our Respite Team! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \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/questions-about-clbc-respite-5/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/questions-about-clbc-respite-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20210825T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T194037Z
UID:22653-1639420200-1639425600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About SIB | Session 04: A Mixed Bag: Psychiatric Comorbidities
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nAbout this Session:\n78% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition. Join us for a session in learning about common psychiatric comorbidities and their methods of treatment. We will discuss common psychotherapies and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD\, anxiety disorders\, OCD-related disorders\, mood disorders\, as well as catatonia. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\n  \nWhat is Self-Injurious Behaviour (SIB)?\nSelf-Injurious behaviour can be defined as: self-directed injury that is non-suicidal in nature and causes physical trauma. These isolating behaviours may affect children with intellectual impairment\, autism or other forms of neurodiversity. SIB is a multifaceted behaviour that is difficult to understand and treat as the diagnosis varies across individuals. Currently\, proper evidence-based care does not exist\, so it can be extremely challenging to care for children with severe SIB. \nAre you a parent/primary caregiver of a person with Self Injurious Behaviours? Are you passionate about taking your learning to the next level? As a parent/primary caregiver do you want to learn more on how to support yourself and your child? We are bringing to you a unique 6-part series to learn and explore ways to support families and their children. These six sessions are meant to promote education around severe SIB\, to create a supportive SIB community\, as well as to advocate for better health outcomes. \nYou Can Participate in Any of These Ways:\n\nPre-watch any of the 6 series pre-recorded workshops\nPre-watch any of the 6 series pre-recorded workshops then join on event night and participate in our live and interactive Q & A\nJoin us on event night to watch the pre-recorded workshops together followed by our live and interactive Q & A\nJoin the monthly SIB Family Hangout hosted by FSI the last Monday of every month\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF THE SESSIONS AND TO VIEW PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOPS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/lets-talk-about-sib-session-04-a-mixed-bag-psychiatric-comorbidities/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/lets-talk-about-sib-session-04-a-mixed-bag-psychiatric-comorbidities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211208T222330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T222330Z
UID:24987-1639488600-1639492200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Making your own decisions: When it comes to capacity\, relationships matter
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis session is about the twists and turns people experience when their capacity is in question. Getting a capacity assessment is not straightforward. Then\, when capacity is assessed\, the criteria and processes can be narrow and unfriendly.\nIn this session\, we share findings of some of the ways capacity decision-makers make decisions.  We discuss how we think these decisions could be made better by thinking about the people being assessed in terms of their relationships with others.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/making-your-own-decisions-when-it-comes-to-capacity-relationships-matter/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/making-your-own-decisions-when-it-comes-to-capacity-relationships-matter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211213T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T172806Z
UID:25024-1639659600-1639663200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Game Chat hosted by Kamloops Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness (SUSA) Society
DESCRIPTION:Join through Zoom Meeting by clicking here
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/game-chat-hosted-by-kamloops-speak-up-self-advocacy-awareness-susa-society/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/game-chat-hosted-by-kamloops-speak-up-self-advocacy-awareness-susa-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211207T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T194222Z
UID:24948-1639767600-1639774800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Concert and Trivia
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nLet’s get festive!! Come join us for a night of awesome music and trivia and spend the night enjoying the company of others \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/holiday-concert-and-trivia/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/holiday-concert-and-trivia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211214T194553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194553Z
UID:25056-1639821600-1639839600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Deaf Santa
DESCRIPTION:Book a virtual visit with Santa! \n\nSanta visits are open to British Columbia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing children age 3 to 9 and their families and Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults with their children (CODA’s). \nBook a 10-minute Zoom visit with Santa for your family!  Enjoy an ASL Chat with Santa\, ask questions and let Santa know if you have been good this year!  Santa will be using ASL. \nAn ASL/English Interpreter will be online for families that wish to use an interpreter. \n\nClick here to sign up for your 10 minute Family visit with Santa!\n​
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/deaf-santa/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/deaf-santa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20210907T202837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T202837Z
UID:23281-1640077200-1640098800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Winter One-Day Camps
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWinter day camps are the perfect way to spend some quality time with friends over the winter break! Each day there will be games\, characters\, and fun activities! Each day is different\, so choose more than one! \nDecember 21\, 22\, 23\, 28\, 29 & 30 \nAges 19-49 \nCost $40/day \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/winter-one-day-camps/2021-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/winter-one-day-camps/2021-12-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T061850
CREATED:20211213T172939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T172939Z
UID:25028-1640178000-1640181600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Music Trivia hosted by Kamloops Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness (SUSA) Society
DESCRIPTION:Join through Zoom Meeting by clicking here
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-trivia-hosted-by-kamloops-speak-up-self-advocacy-awareness-susa-society/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/music-trivia-hosted-by-kamloops-speak-up-self-advocacy-awareness-susa-society/
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