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 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 DEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships - Circles of Support *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Looking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your […]
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. Let's Discuss Respite. What’s new with the new […]
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. HOLIDAY SOCIAL! A time to gather and share […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: 78% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition. Join us for a session in learning about common psychiatric comorbidities and their methods of treatment. We will discuss common psychotherapies and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD-related disorders, mood disorders, as […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent or a family member of a child, youth or an adult who exhibits complex behaviours? Would you like to meet other families who have had a similar experience? Join the conversation as we discuss the causes of complex behaviours and brainstorm strategies 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 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:
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 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. […]
Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Healthy Athletes Screenings provides free, fun screenings and education for people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of medical disciplines. Through Healthy Athletes, health care professionals receive formalized training about the specific health care concerns of people with intellectual disabilities and how to ask the right questions, helping them draw out issues. Their interactions with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships - Circles of Support *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Looking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Every Thursday: 2pm-3pm MST; 1pm-2pm PST SAOR will be holding weekly group phone calls so we can catch up with friends and meet new advocates from around the province! Registration: email , or call 250-426-3393 by 3:00 pm on Wednesdays. Spots are limited to 5 per call so […]
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 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 […]
Douglas College
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Healthy Athletes Screenings provides free, fun screenings and education for people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of medical disciplines. Through Healthy Athletes, health care professionals receive formalized training about the specific health care concerns of people with intellectual disabilities and how to ask the right questions, helping them draw out issues. Their interactions with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session is about the twists and turns people experience when their capacity is in question. Getting a capacity assessment is not straightforward. Then, when capacity is assessed, the criteria and processes can be narrow and unfriendly. In this session, we share findings of some of the ways […]
Book a virtual visit with Santa! Santa visits are open to British Columbia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing children age 3 to 9 and their families and Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults with their children (CODA’s). Book a 10-minute Zoom visit with Santa for your family! Enjoy an ASL Chat with Santa, ask questions […]
Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.
17564 56a Ave, Cloverdale, British Columbia
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math. Our STEAM Challenge Day Camps bring together these five disciplines to create active and inclusive learning opportunities that challenge participants mentally, while inspiring them socially. Building water balloon catapults for a fortress battle royale in the park is […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events It’s really tough to be going through hard stuff with a child or youth who is struggling with their mental health and they end up in crisis – and we want to help you. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Help for the Hard Times […]
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. […]
Healthy Athletes Screenings provides free, fun screenings and education for people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of medical disciplines. Through Healthy Athletes, health care professionals receive formalized training about the specific health care concerns of people with intellectual disabilities and how to ask the right questions, helping them draw out issues. Their interactions with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships - Circles of Support *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Looking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your […]
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. Let's Discuss Respite. What’s new with the new […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Every Thursday: 2pm-3pm MST; 1pm-2pm PST SAOR will be holding weekly group phone calls so we can catch up with friends and meet new advocates from around the province! Registration: email , or call 250-426-3393 by 3:00 pm on Wednesdays. Spots are limited to 5 per call so […]
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. HOLIDAY SOCIAL! A time to gather and share […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: 78% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition. Join us for a session in learning about common psychiatric comorbidities and their methods of treatment. We will discuss common psychotherapies and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD-related disorders, mood disorders, as […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session is about the twists and turns people experience when their capacity is in question. Getting a capacity assessment is not straightforward. Then, when capacity is assessed, the criteria and processes can be narrow and unfriendly. In this session, we share findings of some of the ways […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Let’s get festive!! Come join us for a night of awesome music and trivia and spend the night enjoying the company of others CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Book a virtual visit with Santa! Santa visits are open to British Columbia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing children age 3 to 9 and their families and Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults with their children (CODA’s). Book a 10-minute Zoom visit with Santa for your family! Enjoy an ASL Chat with Santa, ask questions […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Winter day camps are the perfect way to spend some quality time with friends over the winter break! Each day there will be games, characters, and fun activities! Each day is different, so choose more than one! December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 Ages 19-49 Cost […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent or a family member of a child, youth or an adult who exhibits complex behaviours? Would you like to meet other families who have had a similar experience? Join the conversation as we discuss the causes of complex behaviours and brainstorm strategies to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math. Our STEAM Challenge Day Camps bring together these five disciplines to create active and inclusive learning opportunities that challenge participants mentally, while inspiring them socially. Building water balloon catapults for a fortress battle royale in the park is […]
