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 Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Up to 80% of children with neurodevelopmental differences have sleeping difficulties. In this talk, we will learn about the basics of sleep, common sleep challenges, assessments and treatments for sleep including behavioural strategies and medications. This session will be followed by a live 1 hour […]
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you interested in learning about the Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD) Services and supports? Please join us for an evening of learning with Meredith Keery Program Lead, Teacher Consultant with POPFASD. Meredith will provide an overview of how POPFASD supports BC educators, families […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be Transitioning out of High School soon? Do you support a youth who is 16 years or older who may be transitioning to adult services through Community Living BC (CLBC)? Are you wondering how to […]
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 Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a Child with Self Injurious Behaviours? Do you sometimes feel alone on this journey? Would you like to meet other families like you? At FSI we […]
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 understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]
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 understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]
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 understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]
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 Join Gen each week for this art series where we’ll explore all kinds of fun crafts and art techniques! Each week will be a new project so be sure to check out what all you need to bring. We’ll keep it simple with just the basics you will […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A federal election has been called for Monday, September 20, 2021. BC People First wants to help you feel ready to vote and know your voting rights! Join Presenters and BCPF Members Jo-Anne Gauthier and David Sherritt on Zoom to learn all about our right to vote and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Due to high demand of our Social Clubs, you may only register for one day a week. Choose Monday OR Wednesday. Mondays: Sept 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 18, 25 Wednesdays: Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20 Ages 19-49 Cost $60 CLICK HERE TO […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We’ve combined our music and dance classes, so you get twice as much fun in one hour! We’ll be playing games like the much loved “Rhythm Master”, and focus on different styles of dance. Sept 14 – Nov 30 - (12 weeks) Ages 19-49 Cost $150 CLICK HERE TO […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BCEdAccess' 7th annual education advocacy conference. BCEdAccess is proud to present our 7th annual education advocacy conference! Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 22nd to Sunday, Sept. 26th for workshops, panels, and presentations for parents, guardians, educators, self-advocates, and supporters of students with disabilities and complex learners. ASL interpretation and CART captioning for all sessions. CLICK […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour celebrates Culture Days with a “Mini” Art Tour. Join us on a self-guided tour of local art studios in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Saturday, Sept. 25th and Sunday, Sept. 26th 10 AM - 4 PM Visit the artists in-person in […]
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 together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Gen each week for this art series where we’ll explore all kinds of fun crafts and art techniques! Each week will be a new project so be sure to check out what all you need to bring. We’ll keep it simple with just the basics you will […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. Click Here to Register! Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A federal election has been called for Monday, September 20, 2021. BC People First wants to help you feel ready to vote and know your voting rights! Join Presenters and BCPF Members Jo-Anne Gauthier and David Sherritt on Zoom to learn all about our right to vote and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Up to 80% of children with neurodevelopmental differences have sleeping difficulties. In this talk, we will learn about the basics of sleep, common sleep challenges, assessments and treatments for sleep including behavioural strategies and medications. This session will be followed by a live 1 hour […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We’ve combined our music and dance classes, so you get twice as much fun in one hour! We’ll be playing games like the much loved “Rhythm Master”, and focus on different styles of dance. Sept 14 – Nov 30 - (12 weeks) Ages 19-49 Cost $150 CLICK HERE TO […]
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 […]
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you interested in learning about the Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD) Services and supports? Please join us for an evening of learning with Meredith Keery Program Lead, Teacher Consultant with POPFASD. Meredith will provide an overview of how POPFASD supports BC educators, families […]
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 […]
BCEdAccess' 7th annual education advocacy conference. BCEdAccess is proud to present our 7th annual education advocacy conference! Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 22nd to Sunday, Sept. 26th for workshops, panels, and presentations for parents, guardians, educators, self-advocates, and supporters of students with disabilities and complex learners. ASL interpretation and CART captioning for all sessions. CLICK […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join BCPF Presenters Michael McLellan and Conrad Tyrkin for public speaking training in plain language. Michael and Conrad are both experienced facilitators and have lots of information and knowledge to share with other self-advocates and people who want to learn more about public speaking and presentation skills for […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Inclusion B.C. Help make the Self Advocate Leadership Institute in 2023 impactful and meaningful for those who attend. Come prepared to talk about: What are the things you are interested in learning more about? What does leadership mean to you and what skills would you like […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Inclusion B.C. Help make the Self Advocate Leadership Institute in 2023 impactful and meaningful for those who attend. Come prepared to talk about: What are the things you are interested in learning more about? What does leadership mean to you and what skills would you like […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour celebrates Culture Days with a “Mini” Art Tour. Join us on a self-guided tour of local art studios in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Saturday, Sept. 25th and Sunday, Sept. 26th 10 AM - 4 PM Visit the artists in-person in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kamloops Self-Advocate News celebrates eight years of connecting self-advocates with other self-advocates. Join Krystian Shaw for discussion and hear his talk celebrating the newsletter's 8th year of being in business! For information on how to join this zoom please call 250-572-6009 or email
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be Transitioning out of High School soon? Do you support a youth who is 16 years or older who may be transitioning to adult services through Community Living BC (CLBC)? Are you wondering how to […]