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 Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Interest in the use of cannabis and one of its main components, cannabidiol (CBD), has grown over the past few years for a range of issues, including comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) like aggression and self-injurious behaviour. In this talk, I will provide some […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from MSDPR for our zoom presentation to learn about PWD Supplements and other services available to your youth. Guest Speaker: TBA Click here to register. Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute in a virtual open house for connection and information sharing. You will have an opportunity to hear from volunteer Resource Parents and learn about FSI’s peer supports. Take a tour of FSI’s online tools and resources, and participate in a live Q&A session. […]
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 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 […]
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:
If you live in Vancouver and identify as a youth or young adult between the ages of 16 - 24 living with a disability, the City is interested to hear from you! What would help you to participate and feel included in your community? Join us for a conversation and help inform the creation of […]
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: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec 6 Wednesdays: Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1, 8 Ages 19-49 Cost $60 CLICK HERE TO […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do I let my family know that I want to date? How can I make sex safer? What is consent? It’s totally normal. But sometimes it […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to the highlight of your week! Using a mix of our imagination and some wonderful stories, we will create incredible images of worlds previously unimagined to us. We’ll spend some time learning about emotions and relationships, artists from around the world, and Canadian Indigenous history. And of […]
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.
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 […]
If you live in Vancouver and identify as a youth or young adult between the ages of 16 - 24 living with a disability, the City is interested to hear from you! What would help you to participate and feel included in your community? Join us for a conversation and help inform the creation of […]
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Our Helping Adolescents Network and Grow: H.A.N.G. style groups are designed to be fun social environments where teen peers with Diverse Abilities get together to network with others who share common interests. Each session includes structured greeting activities, group activity planning, gentle in-the-moment coaching, and feedback on observed […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The second-ever KBHN Virtual Conference is coming your way! Let the countdown begin… We hope you can join us for this year’s conference as we celebrate the power of partnerships to foster scientific innovation and create positive change in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD). We […]
Dear Everybody Panel Series The best way to #EndAbleism is to talk about it—and that’s what we’re doing. We’ve asked experts, the community, and those with lived-experience to share their stories to help you better understand exactly why #DearEverybody matters and how you can make a change. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families As Experts A panel of family members talk about their experience accompanying their loved ones through their journey in mental health and substance use. Facilitated by Isabella Mori, Family Support and Involvement Coordinator, Community, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, VCH. Join us for our zoom meetings […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do I let my family know that I want to date? How can I make sex safer? What is consent? It’s totally normal. But sometimes it […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to the highlight of your week! Using a mix of our imagination and some wonderful stories, we will create incredible images of worlds previously unimagined to us. We’ll spend some time learning about emotions and relationships, artists from around the world, and Canadian Indigenous history. And of […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Our Helping Adolescents Network and Grow: H.A.N.G. style groups are designed to be fun social environments where teen peers with Diverse Abilities get together to network with others who share common interests. Each session includes structured greeting activities, group activity planning, gentle in-the-moment coaching, and feedback on observed […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The second-ever KBHN Virtual Conference is coming your way! Let the countdown begin… We hope you can join us for this year’s conference as we celebrate the power of partnerships to foster scientific innovation and create positive change in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD). We […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Interest in the use of cannabis and one of its main components, cannabidiol (CBD), has grown over the past few years for a range of issues, including comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) like aggression and self-injurious behaviour. In this talk, I will provide some […]
Dear Everybody Panel Series The best way to #EndAbleism is to talk about it—and that’s what we’re doing. We’ve asked experts, the community, and those with lived-experience to share their stories to help you better understand exactly why #DearEverybody matters and how you can make a change. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families As Experts A panel of family members talk about their experience accompanying their loved ones through their journey in mental health and substance use. Facilitated by Isabella Mori, Family Support and Involvement Coordinator, Community, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, VCH. Join us for our zoom meetings […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from MSDPR for our zoom presentation to learn about PWD Supplements and other services available to your youth. Guest Speaker: TBA Click here to register. Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute in a virtual open house for connection and information sharing. You will have an opportunity to hear from volunteer Resource Parents and learn about FSI’s peer supports. Take a tour of FSI’s online tools and resources, and participate in a live Q&A session. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events FSI Early Years Series are bite-size sessions that offer a deep dive into early years topics. Please join us as we take a closer more detailed look at The StrongStart program with StrongStart Educator Nicky Bartel. We will also be hosting returning guest Lindsay Lindsay, Resource Teacher with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events November 2021 is National Indigenous Disability Awareness month and the Virtual Learning Series will feature Family-centered practice from the perspective of Aboriginal infant and child development programs. This one-hour virtual session will introduce participants to the core principles and foundational ideas of family-centered practice, as applied by Aboriginal Infant […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies society (SAOR) Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2pm MST/ 12-1pm PST Join the group on Google Meets by clicking here or dial: (CA) +1 613-916-1823 PIN: 337 088 313#
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Disability Without Poverty for its monthly event, highlighting artists with disabilities from across the country. The next event will be showcasing Indigenous artists in honour of Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Join us for an overview of the new […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies society (SAOR) Meet the third Friday of every month from 5-6pm MST/ 4-5pm PST Join the group on Google Meets by clicking here or dial: (CA) +1 587-688-3336 PIN: 599 330 504#
In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! All sessions are FREE and open to ALL! Zine Making Workshop with Pree Rehal Saturday November 20th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST) On ZOOM - ASL […]
In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! All sessions are FREE and open to ALL! Tuesday November 23rd: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (PST) On Zoom - ASL & Auto Generated Captioning Available To Register Click […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by Kamloops Speaking up for Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA), join for Music Trivia. Join through Zoom by clicking here.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events #AccessDelayedIsAccessDenied! Rally at the BC Legislature, Victoria – November 25th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Daily Online Lunch hour Teach-ins: November 26th – December 2nd, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Rally outside the BC Government Offices, Canada Place, Vancouver – December 3rd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Crafting with Tami, hosted by Kamloops Speaking Up for Self Advocacy Society (SUSA). Joint through Zoom by clicking here.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events You are invited to Vicuña Art Studio's in-person Annual Winter Art Show! Celebrate this season with Vicuña artists' inspiring artworks. Great selection for Christmas gift ideas. Don't miss our artist demonstration too! Date/Time: Friday, November 26, 3 PM -5 PM Saturday, November 27, 10 AM-4 PM Location: Kingston […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Hosted by the Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN), join storytelling with Shelly about Article 19 of the UNCRPD. Come tell us about your story of being a full citizen in your community! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
In collaboration with NEW WAVE Online Exhibit featuring Disabled Artists Under 30, we are excited to present a small series of creative workshops presented by some of the participating artists! All sessions are FREE and open to ALL! Saturday November 27th: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST) On ZOOM - ASL & Live Captioning Available To Register […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Prepare your wands, and ready your potions: Meghan is bringing the world of Harry Potter to Curiko! Beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, we will come together to experience the tale of Hermoine, Ron, and the Boy-Who-Lived. If you have a copy of the book, make […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Did You Know? FSI can support you in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move in new ways, release tension, and connect in community. Guided dance improvisation activities encourage each person to choose how they feel like moving and interacting, in the ways that work for them. There is no wrong move, and no prior dance experience is needed. Click here to join. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get your dancing shoes ready to kick-off the 24 days of Christmas at our annual Christmas Dance! Starting at 6pm on Wednesday, December 1st, DJ Skullface will be playing all the hits to get us rocking around the Christmas tree together. Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361 Meeting ID: […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 1: Get Inspired Self advocates share their lived experiences of person centered planning. How they did it – a practical application of intentional planning for a fulfilling life. Discovering your abilities WayFinders encourage you to focus on your strengths. Thinking ahead WayFinders can guide you to plan […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Partners for Inclusive Education (PIE) invites you to our December 2021 virtual meeting A roundtable discussion about: Psychological Education Assessments with Dr. John Lum, District Psychologist, VSB Pre-registration is required via this link. You will receive Zoom instructions 2 days prior to the meeting. Psycho-Educational Assessments involves psychological […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes we all just need a minute. “Give Me a Minute” is your chance. In this experience, you will be given the chance to express yourself however you choose for 60 seconds. You can tell a story, do a dance, sit silently, almost anything! It is your time. […]
