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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.  

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About FSI – South Okanagan

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the Family Support Institute of BC, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute […]

FSI Learning Explorations – Sexual Health

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Join us on June 2 for  Sexual Health “Let’s talk about sexuality” – this phrase offers up a wide range of possibilities – along with a host of anxieties. As a parent of a child with a disability, this is dreaded while at the same time recognized […]

Recipes for Respite

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite […]

Recipes for Respite

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]

Recipes for Respite

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite […]

FSI Learning Explorations – Beginners Minecraft Social Party

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 10 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 New to Minecraft and want to learn the game? This event will focus on introducing the basics of Minecraft Survival mode. We will learn how to mine, build, […]

Family Hangouts

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.  

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About FSI – South Okanagan

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the Family Support Institute of BC, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute […]

Recipes for Respite

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite […]

Recipes for Respite

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]

Recipes for Respite

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite […]

Recipes for Respite

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong.We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]

Recipes for Respite

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite […]

Calendar for Connections

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:

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Game and coffee hangout

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come hang out with Jen and friends from the LifeStream’s community and enjoy an afternoon of games and conversations.  This is a weekly light hearted group helping us to stay connected, where we play zoom pictionary, charades or other games and just laugh and have fun. All are […]

Share your Photos

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the B.C. Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN) presents videographer Kayla McDonald for a presentation and happy hour Register through Eventbrite by clicking here

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Natasha’s Glory Bowl Show

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Here are some examples of ingredients you can use for the Glory Bowl. Pick and choose whatever your desire! If you need help with prepping or need clarification before our group meeting, let your Support Worker or Jaymes know, and they will help figure out a solution for […]

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Expressive Arts with Heather

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Gather paint if you have it as we will be exploring nature-based painting! If you do not have paint, no worries— you can use whatever are materials you' would like. Let’s activate our imaginations! Together we will explore expressive art using whatever art supplies you have! For this […]

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Creative People – On Line!

https://plan.zoom.us/j/612991746

Facilitator: Liz Charyna @ PLAN Liz Charyna, PLAN Mentor, has been hosting as weekly session, Creative People On-Line, since the beginning of the pandemic. It is open to anyone and offers a time for people to work on anything creative while having some company on-line. They are also open to having people do a demo […]

Queer Movie Night: Special

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Queer movie night is back! Last summer we started off with season 1 of Special, a comedy based on the memoir I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves by Ryan O'Connell. Now, from the heart and mind of Ryan comes the second season of this incredible show. […]

External Events

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.

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DSRF Webinar: Introduction to Sign Language

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Introduction to Sign Language: Promoting Communication in Down Syndrome is an introductory workshop is intended for individuals who live or work with children with Down syndrome developing language, who have no previous experience with sign language and are interested in learning. Participants will get the opportunity to learn […]

“Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge

HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver BC HSBC Building, 885 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture is thrilled to present the solo exhibition “Constructed Identities” by Persimmon Blackbridge, one of Canada’s most recognized Artists that identifies as living with a disability. Constructed Identities, a major show of work by Persimmon Blackbridge, uses mixed media wood carving with found objects to question […]

Expert Talks | Families: An Invaluable Presence At The Hospital

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families: An Invaluable Presence At The Hospital A conversation between Debbie C., RN, RPN, Care Management Leader at PAU (Psychiatric Assessment Unit) at VGH and Isabella Mori, Family Support and Involvement Coordinator, Community, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, VCH. Join us for our zoom meetings in which […]

Personal Support Network Facilitation – Online Course | Sept 13 – Oct 24, 2021

Virtual Event

Ending isolation through personal support networks About the Course Finding friendship and making personal connections in one’s community can present challenges for us all under the most robust of conditions; for those who are isolated due to disability, illness or old age, developing a personal support network can seem insurmountable.  At the heart of Plan […]

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Hate Speech in B.C. – Learn About Laws on Hate Speech

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has released a hate speech guide to help people in B.C. better understand hate speech and their rights and responsibilities under the law. And we want to talk about it with you. In this public session, our Legal and Engagement teams […]

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Mental Health Matters | UNITI and the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo

Virtual Event

Mental Health Matters: Taking Care Of Yourself With the last year and a bit, Covid-19 has taught us a lot about ourselves and our community. Take some time to listen to registered UNITI Counsellor, Shabnam (Shab) Khan RPC, MPCC; Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) member, Asma Patel; and other SAS members discuss how they have […]

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