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 Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Anyone can join us at the FSI Annual General Meeting! Learn about all of the unique and amazing ways FSI has supported families […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Thompson and Glenda Jansen as they candidly share their lived experience; that of an individual who navigated homelessness from the age […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make […]
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 Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make […]
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 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 We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]
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 We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care […]
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 Each week, hosts Terry and Hannah will take you an trip to another country. Together, we'll explore that country's history, culture and traditions. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events All About Anime, hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies Society Check out Anime online here: https://m.wcostream.com/ Join Google Meets by clicking […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events How to Stretch Your Budget and Save, hosted by Okanagan Self Advocacy Group Join the Okanagan Self Advocacy Group for, How to Stretch […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join awesome Art Therapist Joni for a fun morning of making art and chatting. Each week Joni has a cool new project that […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We are unveiling out Hip Hop video series for the first time ever! Join folks involved in the production to view the first […]
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.
Museum of North Vancouver
115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A quieter, relaxed opening time for neurodiverse visitors of all ages. Sensory Friendly Mornings offer neurodiverse individuals, their families and caregivers the ability […]
With Dr. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, scientist, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the […]
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Vancouver
149 W Hastings St,, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The first national conversation focusing on exploring ways to raise the profile of artists with developmental disabilities in the art world. Artists with […]
An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Filmmaker Barri Cohen knew her immediate family to consist of her parents, two brothers and half-sister. But one day, her father revealed the […]
Talking about substance use with our kids is important, but we don’t always know how. Join us for a conversation with Senior Associates of Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth […]
Disabled 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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events There will be prizes drawn throughout the event, as well as a prize for the winning team and winning individual! Register for $20 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Crafting with Tami, hosted by Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking here
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a child who is in the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development through a special needs […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events All About Anime, hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies Society Check out Anime online here: https://m.wcostream.com/ Join Google Meets by clicking […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Each week, hosts Terry and Hannah will take you an trip to another country. Together, we'll explore that country's history, culture and traditions. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events How to Stretch Your Budget and Save, hosted by Okanagan Self Advocacy Group Join the Okanagan Self Advocacy Group for, How to Stretch […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join awesome Art Therapist Joni for a fun morning of making art and chatting. Each week Joni has a cool new project that […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We are unveiling out Hip Hop video series for the first time ever! Join folks involved in the production to view the first […]