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SUMMARY:Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do it Yourself
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nIn this information session\, learn more about how you can file your taxes on your own\, with guidance and helpful tips from an experienced tax filer. Get started using TurboTax software\, completely free of charge. \nPresented by Vancouver Public Library in partnership with Disability Alliance BC. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/tax-tips-for-people-with-disabilities-do-it-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T150000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Connections\, A Family Caregiver Event
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nIf CP has impacted you personally or professionally\, join us for our latest research insights. \nInterested in learning about diagnosis age\, therapy referrals\, and factors affecting intervention delays? \nIf yes\, read on and register at info@bccerebralpalsy.com for our sessions\, where you can ask questions. \nWHEN: February 20th 2024\, via Zoom 1:30-3PM or 6:30-8PM! \nOur first speaker\, Taylor\, is completing her MD at UBC and has expertise in neuro-rehabilitation. She’ll discuss findings from a multi-year CP research project at Sunny Hill Health Center\, aiming to help families understand diagnosis and referral patterns in our province.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/caregiver-connections-a-family-caregiver-event/2024-02-20/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240209T210119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T210119Z
UID:39099-1708520400-1708527600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Feedback - In Person Consultations
DESCRIPTION:The Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) are hosting consultations on adapted summer camps for youth with disabilities locally.  \nOur goal is to connect with community and hold inclusive consultations. You can fill out the online Survey until February 24th or visit one of our in person consultation sessions.\nSurvey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/6TS9K3K \nIn person Consultations:\nWhite Rock Community Centre Bosa Towers – Wednesday Feb 21\, 1-3pm\nWhite Rock Library – Thursday Feb 15\, 11:30-1:30pm
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/summer-camp-feedback-in-person-consultations-2/
LOCATION:White Rock Community Center Bosa Towers\, 15154 Russell Ave\, White Rock\, V4B 0A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
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UID:39358-1708695000-1708704000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Mini Moments Festival ~ with Curiko & Spectrum Society
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for a delightful drop-in event\, presented in collaboration with Spectrum Society for Community Living and Curiko! The Mini Moments Festival is a celebration that aims to bring together community members for a day of celebration and mini-activities that are designed to spark joy and connection. \nExplore a variety of mini moments and connect with yourself\, others\, place\, culture\, and purpose. You will learn about the community building platform Curiko and how it strives to spark moments of connection between people with and without disabilities. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mini-moments-festival-with-curiko-spectrum-society/
LOCATION:Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex\, 690 Vanness Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
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SUMMARY:Sexy Laundry | Relaxed Performance
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCome see a realistic\, heartfelt\, and often hilarious look at married life in Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml.  \nPrince George’s favourite empty nesters are back! Henry and Alice have been married for 25 years. Henry is content with the peaceful\, uncomplicated conventions of their marriage\, but Alice is ready to spice things up the way they did in their youth. Armed with a copy of “Sex for Dummies\,” the couple sets out on a weekend getaway in an attempt to reignite their love life. \nThis hilarious and relatable comedy was last seen at Theatre NorthWest in 2009 and was such a hit that we are bringing it back for our season of Magic and Mystery! \nContent Warning\nThis play includes mature subject matter and strong language.   \nSensory Impact\nThe characters in this play experience and express strong emotions\, including anger\, sadness\, and self-doubt. There will be a lot of raised voices\, yelling\, and shouting.   \n  \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS\n  \nThis is a relaxed performance. Relaxed performances are designed to welcome audience members who will benefit from a less restrictive audience environment\, including (but not limited to) patrons with sensory processing conditions\, autism\, a learning or intellectual disability\, or parents with infants and toddlers. There is a more casual approach to noise and movement within the theatre space. To view our visual story\, please click here.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/sexy-laundry-relaxed-performance/
LOCATION:Theatre Northwest\, 556 North Nechako Road\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2K 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T210955Z
UID:39355-1708974000-1708979400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Lets Talk!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA Monthly online conversation group for Autistic adults\, 18+ years \nMany autistic people have spent much of their lives feeling “different”. This group is an evening to share our past experiences & present realities – similar or different\, and to celebrate our uniqueness together as we build strength & resilience for our futures. \nOur host\, Sara Leschasin\, is a community support worker\, a K-12 educator\, and an autistic adult. She is inspired by the accomplishments of her fellow autistics and is eager to connect with\, and to learn about you! \n \nLet’s talk about: Dating with Autism. How do you feel about dating in today’s world\, as an autistic adult? \nNew!  You will earn a Frequent Friendly Face point for each event attended. Top point scorers will receive a gift card at the end of June. \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/lets-talk/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T205456Z
UID:39344-1709062200-1709065800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Everything Relationships!
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. \nThese monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin\, and are for individuals who want to build relationships\, both professionally & personally. \nDeveloping the relationships we want takes time & effort\, but we do get better at it. We can learn to be our most mature selves\, and to become more socially & emotionally aware.  We may need to expand our opportunities for meeting people\, to participate in activities that are new to us\, to nurture curiosity about others\, and to demonstrate flexibility around shared activities. This only makes sense if doing so aligns with our goals\, while preserving our mental & physical well-being. \nBeginning is the first step! Be kind to yourself\, and know that by reaching out in these sessions & elsewhere\, others will see your effort and will reach out back to you! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/everything-relationships/2024-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240209T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180203Z
UID:39090-1709125200-1709130600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \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 EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions-2/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240208T044324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180411Z
UID:39084-1709146800-1709152200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \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 EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240222T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T210026Z
UID:39351-1709233200-1709240400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nThis month’s movie is: The Imitation Game\nWatch the movie on Paramount Plus in advance of our discussion on the 29th. \nDuring World War II\, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life. \nSee trailer on YouTube: \n\n  \n  \nPlease register for the event to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240131T190344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T172705Z
UID:38941-1709836200-1709841600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transitions Series: Leaving High School\, What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nHow do you prepare for this big change in your son’s or daughter’s life? \nThis workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their child’s transition from high school into a full life in the community. Drawing on the experiences of many parents and professionals\, we will discuss roles and responsibilities\, the planning process\, planning tools and available resources and services. \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: Transitioning Into Adulthood\, This online forum was created by The Family Support Institute of BC aimed to support families navigate the journey of transitioning into adulthood for their loved ones through peer-to-peer support and shared experiences. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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  \n*SS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transitions-series-leaving-high-school-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240304T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T181707Z
UID:39378-1710444600-1710448200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:I Want to Be an Astronaut
DESCRIPTION:I Want to be an Astronaut is the story of an autistic young adult\, Morgan\, and their struggles to determine their place in the world. On a trip to a snoezelen room\, Morgan opens up to their best friend\, Avery\, about their impossible ambitions and their difficulties settling for real life. They’ve spent so long living in their head\, how can they possibly find a space to thrive in reality? Maybe it’s better to lose yourself in a beautiful illusion than face the world as it is. \nInspired by the real life experiences of the autistic author\, this play explores the sense of self\, mental health issues\, and the struggle of finding your path. 60 mins. plus post-show chat in theatre. \n  \nCLICK FOR TICKETS\n  \nWe’re very grateful for the opportunity to live\, work\, dance\, and celebrate the Arts on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. hay ce:p q̓a.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/i-want-to-be-an-astronaut/
LOCATION:Port Theatre\, 125 Front Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240306T211503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T211503Z
UID:39579-1711047600-1711051200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Design Dreaming - Kits edition
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCome together with a group of neighbour’s to imagine the future of this space! Get ready for a fun\, wacky and creative visioning session\, where anything is possible! \nWe are so often bogged down by funding\, policies and weather it can be hard to think outside of the box! Together we will play with tools like improv\, drawing and others to explore use of this space! \nWe are open to all different types of creative expression on this call\, if you don’t feel comfortable drawing you can express your ideas through movement or words! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/design-dreaming-kits-edition/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240306T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T213013Z
UID:39593-1711188000-1711195200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Little Nomad Adventures | Sakura Trees Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique monthly hiking experience where we’ll explore interesting neighborhoods in the Greater Vancouver Area. In March we will be hunting for Sakura Trees in Downtown Vancouver. Short walk: 5km. \nWe will be walking\, exploring and you will be encouraged to take photos as you go\, we will share our photos and stories about what we saw at the end. \nThis experience is in-person! \nYou’ll meet your host in downtown Vancouver\, British Columbia! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/little-nomad-adventures-sakura-trees-hunting/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20230411T160127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T202955Z
UID:38565-1711564200-1711569600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older\, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future\, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. This is a new family hangout. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Jule Hopkins from PLAN coming to answer questions about planning:  wills\, estates\, trusts\, etc. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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  \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/aging-caregivers-2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240321T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T211658Z
UID:39652-1711710000-1711713600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:The Flying Experience
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWe will talk about what makes an airplane fly with an illustration visualizing aerodynamics.  \nYou will see some pictures both from personal experience as well as general. We will also be experimenting with paper airplanes. \nBOOK THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/the-flying-experience/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240321T212438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T212438Z
UID:39655-1711738800-1711744200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Blossoms After Dark | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nLet’s explore Cherry Blossoms at night at David Lam Park. The trees will be beautifully lit with lots to explore and amazing photo opportunities. \nWalk around and check out performances\, the trees and take some incredible photos! We will bring blankets to sit on to watch the performances\, observe the trees and to hang out – as long as it’s not raining. If we need to warm up\, we will head to a nearby coffee shop. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/blossoms-after-dark-in-person/
LOCATION:David Lam Park\, 1300 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver BC\, V6Z 2Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240306T214524Z
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UID:39601-1711803600-1711809000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:An 'Egg'cellent Hunt ~ An Extreme Easter Egg Challenge
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nAre you ready for a challenge? Do you want to celebrate spring? Join Dickson and Suaraya for a fun easter egg hunt and tricky spring challenges. \nYou will go outside and hunt for eggs\, and find as many as you can. Keep an eye out for the golden egg because it worth a big surprise.Once the hunt is over you can trade the eggs in for goodies like chocolate eggs and peeps. The fun isn’t over with the egg hunt\, you will be challenged to complete silly games and tasks. \nYou’ll meet your host in Burnaby\, British Columbia! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/an-eggcellent-hunt-an-extreme-easter-egg-challenge/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240130T220227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T214320Z
UID:38932-1712079000-1712086200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Leisure Fair 2024 | Save the Date
DESCRIPTION:Explore Lower Mainland recreation activities for children and youth with disabilities. \nSunset Community Centre\, 6810 Main Street\, Vancouver BC V5X 0A1 \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/leisure-fair-2024-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Sunset Community Centre\, 6810 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5X0A1
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T215114Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Interior Design Vision
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nHave you ever wanted to uncover your inner designer? In this experience we’ll learn about mood boards\, which are a way to create a sense of mood and style for a space. We’ll look at some different examples of mood boards and afterwards\, we’ll work to create our own personal mood boards. We’ll think about designing on a budget and how to create cohesive looks. \nIn a group setting\, you’ll work with magazine cut outs to create mood boards based on things that inspire you. You’ll have the opportunity to think about different types of rooms (for example living rooms\, bedrooms\, dining rooms)\, what pieces of furniture and accessories you typically find in those rooms\, and how you’d like to style those spaces. \nYou’ll meet your host in Burnaby! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \nThe space is wheelchair accessible however the front ramp is narrow and there are no automatic doors. Let the host know if you have any accessibility needs. \nThis experience takes place nearby Metrotown in Burnaby. Expect loud traffic sounds. There is one bathroom. Large open space.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/crafting-your-interior-design-vision/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240306T220858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T220859Z
UID:39610-1712862000-1712869200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Self-Injurious Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSelf-injurious behaviours (SIBs) frequently occur in children and adolescents with neurodiversities and developmental disabilities. There are multiple reasons a person may be engaging in SIBs and it can be difficult to know how best to support the individual to stop causing themselves injury. This presentation will provide an overview of reasons SIB may occur\, the kinds of person-centred supports that may help an individual with SIB\, and information about how different specialists may be able to help. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nGUEST PRESENTER: Sarah Pastrana\, PhD\, BCBA-D \nDr. Sarah Pastrana is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and an associate with Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts\, Inc. She has supported children\, youth\, and adults with neurodiversities and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Sarah works closely with families\, school teams\, and other professionals to provide comprehensive\, person-centred care for individuals with complex needs. Sarah holds Education Level 2 certification in Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment of severe problem behaviour. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia\, primarily instructing masters and doctoral students in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities program. Sarah has presented research at regional and international conferences and contributes to the development of resources for AIDE Canada. She is active in various behaviour analytic organizations\, and has served as a board member for the British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA) for 12 years\, currently holding the position of President.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/understanding-self-injurious-behaviours/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240130T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T221157Z
UID:38925-1713436200-1713441600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Mandarin Autism Support Meeting 自闭症支持-中文家长会议
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for this online Chinese parents support meeting facilitated by Sissy Lei\, ASN’S Mandarin-speaking Parent Information Agent\, who can share valuable insights on how to successfully implement and manage quality treatment programs and access the right support systems for your child diagnosed with Autism. \n欢迎参加ASN线上中文家长支持会议，会议由ASN的中文家长资讯助理-Sissy Lei主持。她将分享有关如何成功开展和管理高质量的干预计划，及如何为我们自闭症谱系障碍孩子获取更合适的支持！ \nApril 2024 Topic for discussion will be “Understand RDSP“\, Meanwhile\, we will have a free discussion on the issues and challenges we are facing! \n2024年4月会议主题“了解RSDP”\,同时，我们将有自由讨论部分，分享家长们面临的困难/挑战等！ \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nChinese-speaking families from all across British Columbia are welcome to join this one and half hour of zoom meeting to further their understanding and gain valuable information on the appropriate ways to manage problems so commonly encountered by parents of children with autism. \n会议预计1.5小时，面向卑诗省所有中文家庭，家长将进一步了解并获得有关养育自闭症孩子中常遇到的问题和挑战的经验分享。 \nHOST/主持: \nSissy Lei has a daughter who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4 when her family immigrated to Canada from China in 2016. Sissy quickly researched the best course of action\, and now oversees\, her daughter’s ABA program at home and at school. Before immigration\, she worked for years in an international company in Customer Service\, Sales & Marketing and Human Resources. In Canada\, she started up a cosmetic e-business. She began working as a Parent Information Agent for the Autism Support Network Society in 2019\, where she is always pleased to offer help to other families with children with autism through sharing resources and experiences. \nSissy Lei\, 一位ASD女孩的妈妈\, 2016年移民来加拿大不久孩子近4岁时被诊断。较短时间内Sissy了解、分析、展开了能最好帮助到孩子的ABA干预训练，并一直密切跟进家庭及学校的ABA干预执行情况。移民加拿大之前，Sissy一直就职于一家外企，做过客服、市场、销售及人力资源管理等工作。来加拿大后，从事过护肤品相关的电子商务。2019年开始在Austism Support Network非盈利机构担任家长资讯助理，热心为自闭症孩子的家庭提供相应的资源及经验的分享！
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mandarin-autism-support-meeting-%e8%87%aa%e9%97%ad%e7%97%87%e6%94%af%e6%8c%81-%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%87%e5%ae%b6%e9%95%bf%e4%bc%9a%e8%ae%ae/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240417T205102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T205102Z
UID:39718-1713619800-1713630600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:2024 Down Syndrome Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe second Down Syndrome Film Festival will showcase three films featuring people with Down syndrome in leading roles\, including Color My World with Love\, Chicken\, and CrossRoad: Where Down Syndrome Meets Autism. An audience Q&A with some of the performers and creators will follow. \n  \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS\n  \nTickets are General Admission – pick your ticket price $4.00 / $6.00 / $12.00\nOr you can buy your ticket at the box office and “pay-what-you-can”
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/2024-down-syndrome-film-festival/
LOCATION:James Cowan Theatre\, 6450 Deer Lake Ave\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 2J3
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240417T210033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210033Z
UID:39726-1713700800-1713715200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Elephant in the Room
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCome by for a free warm drink and a snack and join us for a facilitated conversation that invites you to get curious about a stranger! Why?  \nWe’re taught to be polite with strangers and avoid disagreements – but keeping our distance can also make us feel a little lonely and disconnected. What if we could invite our elephant friends into the room\, and practice engaging with strangers in more meaningful ways ? \nJoin Steph and Aaniya and the Neighbourhood Organizers to foster more moments of connection between neighbours who don’t yet know each other\, and might be quite different to one another! \nThe Neighbourhood Organizers want you to get curious about different perspectives! Together we hope to challenge distrust for difference. This event is drop in so you can come and go as you please! As a guest you get to decide the level of depth that you want to go. Will you be a fly on the wall and just listen in? Will you be a mouse and start with the easy stuff? Will you be a cat and get curious with some more challenging questions? Or will you be a courageous lion and ask about controversial topics! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/elephant-in-the-room/
LOCATION:Convivial Cafe & Bakery\, 680 Leg in Boot Square\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240417T210741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210741Z
UID:39731-1713783600-1713787200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Friendly Feedback Sessions
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible\, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation\, slide deck\, article\, training materials\, poster\, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project\, or you can join us as an observer to learn the art of how to give and get some friendly feedback! \nOnce a month we will gather on zoom to give and receive feedback on something that we are working on. The reason we do this is because getting feedback and sharing ideas with a diverse group of people helps to improve communication and accessibility. We want everyone to understand and really get what it is we are trying to share! It is also a place for us to practice giving feedback\, because that can be difficult sometimes. \n  \nBOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/friendly-feedback-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240417T211431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T211431Z
UID:39742-1713790800-1713794400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:How to Garden: Learning about Plants
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nHave you ever been curious about gardening? Join Elizabeth to talk about how plants in the garden grow. During this online experience\, we’ll plan gardening activities to do together over the summer months. \nAre you interested in working in a garden with Elizabeth over the summer? If so\, join this experience to plan out some summer gardening activities. We’ll learn about seeds and seedlings; general gardening practices; and what to expect from Elizabeth’s in-person gardening experience happening summer 2024. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/how-to-garden-learning-about-plants/
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240123T190640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T190640Z
UID:38887-1713866400-1713870000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \nLearn more at www.supportworkercentral.ca. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\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/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \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.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central-3/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240417T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T213405Z
UID:39768-1713985200-1713992400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Autism: Recognizing the Importance of Regulation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nPresentation:\nChildren with autism have a high tendency to struggle with regulation. Feeling over-stimulated by their environment or having language delays are just two examples of why they may have emotional difficulties. In this presentation\, we will learn how regulation and connection needs to happen before reason. How connecting with your child will result in more success than trying to reason with their behaviors. We will explore the functions of behaviors\, the importance of regulation\, and different ways to connect with your child. This presentation will be based on my clinical practice and the work of Dr. Bruce Perry’s Three R’s. Regulate\, Relate\, and then Reason. \n  \nREGSITER HERE\nGuest Presenter: Zoila Carolina Hall\, MC \nRegistered Psychologist\, Certified Play Therapy Supervisor\, Clinical Director & Owner of Creative Minds Consulting Inc. \nCarolina began her career in the helping field as a Behavioral Therapist in British Columbia. She was mentored under BCBA Certified Behavior Analysts who specialized in working with children on the Autism Spectrum. This experience was fundamental in shaping opportunities in her education and profession.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/autism-recognizing-the-importance-of-regulation-and-connection/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20220928T171815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T211859Z
UID:31451-1714143600-1714149000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Self Advocacy Connections | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nDo you want your voice heard? Then\, join us for an hour of socialization and advocacy. We will write letters\, make phone calls\, and have our voices heard. \nOnce a month we will meet to We will write letters\, make phone calls\, and have our voices heard. This month we will be joined by Amanda from Disability Without Poverty to share our personal stories as advocates. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/self-advocacy-connections-in-person/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T135808
CREATED:20240306T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T214038Z
UID:39596-1714752000-1714762800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Health Initiative for Men Clinic Tour
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGay\, bisexual\, transgender and queer guys with cognitive disabilities get an after-hours tour of Health Initiative for Men’s Davie St. Clinic and hear about their services. \nWe’ll meet outside the front door of HIM’s Davie St. offices. We’ll tour their sexual health clinic. We’ll ask questions about HIM’s social\, mental\, and physical health programs for gay & bisexual men. We’ll have some dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant and discuss the tour. \nYou’ll meet your host in Vancouver\, British Columbia! The exact address will be sent to you when the host confirms the experience! \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n  \nReal Talk is a sexual health initiative. We want to make it less awkward for folks to talk to the people who support them about things like dating\, love\, relationships\, and sex. Most of us are Certified Sexual Health Educators. Our events are chill\, relaxed\, supportive places where people can try out having these kinds of conversations.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/health-initiative-for-men-clinic-tour/
LOCATION:HIM Health Initiative For Men\, 1033 Davie St #416\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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