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.
We welcome you to join us to connect and share with other Indigenous caregivers in a culturally safe and respectful space. Whether you are caring for a loved one who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or […]
In this second session of our series on Navigating Education in the BC K-12 system, Veena Birring Hayer from Provincial Outreach Program for Autism & Related Disorders (POPARD) will explain […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come […]
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 This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
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 Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]
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 Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Lindsey your host and house DJ spins tunes and takes requests! Every […]
What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Bella is passionate about hockey! Join her and other hockey fans on zoom to chat about all things hockey! Let’s celebrate some of […]
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events You'll get together with other women and some sexual health educators (who are also women) to have a casual meal and talk about […]
A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship […]
What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share […]
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.
Join the Upper Fraser Valley Community Council for a facilitated discussion about Community Living BC (CLBC) and to inform their new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This session will take place on […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The Disability Tax Credit is not just a simple tax credit but a gateway to many more benefits. Parents may find the application […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Back by popular demand! This presentation is for anyone that is running or thinking of setting up a home-based ABA program. The content […]
Interviews can be stressful for anyone, and even more so for people with disabilities who may worry about how to discuss accommodations or address potential biases. You might be asking […]
You’re Invited: Light Up the Year with Hao! Kick off the Lunar New Year with creativity and community. Hosted by Hao, this hands-on experience invites you to slow down, get […]
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 […]
Looking for a job can be especially challenging for people with disabilities, particularly when many opportunities are never advertised publicly. You might wonder, how do people find these hidden jobs? […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share […]
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when […]
Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and […]
از شما دعوت میکنیم تا در یک دورهمی آنلاین که توسط زهرا وفایی، نماینده والدین فارسیزبان آتیسم ساپورت نت ورک که مادر یک پسر مبتلا به آتیسم، ارایه میشود، شرکت […]
We welcome you to join us to connect and share with other Indigenous caregivers in a culturally safe and respectful space. Whether you are caring for a loved one who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking […]
What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share […]
In this session, Katie Jameson chronicles the story of her children Kenzie & Wally. Twins navigating the same school system, but Kenzie, who has Autism and Down Syndrome, is navigating […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events You'll get together with other women and some sexual health educators (who are also women) to have a casual meal and talk about […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come […]
A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship […]
Join the Upper Fraser Valley Community Council for a facilitated discussion about Community Living BC (CLBC) and to inform their new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This session will take place on […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
Connections hour is all about connections! Join fellow self advocates to share resources and explore many different ways to connect including connecting to friends, family & community, places, culture and […]
People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are overrepresented in the justice system—yet the system continues to rely on approaches that simply don’t work for them. Challenges with memory, impulse […]