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 Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centred planning and visioning to set the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centered planning and visioning to set the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Robbie Seale, mother of four individuals with FASD and host of the FASD Family Life Podcast joins us this session to help parents and caregivers understand the challenging behaviours that confound us and disrupt family life. Synergising 20+ years experience and FASD best practices, Robbie will help parents […]
Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, our model or support and all the wonderful tools we have put together for families over the years. June 1 @ 6:30pm - Nanaimo June 6 @ 6:30pm - Comox Valley June 7 @ 6:30pm - Campbell River and North Island CLICK HERE TO […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centred planning and visioning to set the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centred planning and visioning to set the […]
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:
Museum of North Vancouver
115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A quieter, relaxed opening time for neurodiverse visitors of all ages. Sensory Friendly Mornings offer neurodiverse individuals, their families and caregivers the ability to visit the museum two hours before scheduled opening. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed atmosphere where they can take part in fun, safe activities […]
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Vancouver
149 W Hastings St,, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The first national conversation focusing on exploring ways to raise the profile of artists with developmental disabilities in the art world. Artists with developmental disabilities will have their registration waived with promo code: Vancouver2022. Mainstream and disability arts organizations, allies, caregivers, and others interested in envisioning a better […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join host Bella to create connections, play games and talk about social issues and what we can do about them. Together we will play games, talk about relationships, social issues and what we can do about them, watch videos, and chat about whatever is on our minds for […]
After 2 years of covid cancellations, we are back and excited to see you! Join us over the Mother’s Day Weekend as artists from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge once again open our studios to the public. We are delighted to invite you to peek into our creative worlds. Get ready to be inspired! This […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Together folks will come together to share a story, an experience, a moment. It could be real life, or entirely fictional. What you share is up to you! This is an experience hosted by AiMHi - the Prince George Association for Community Living. Find out more about them […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Here is an opportunity to get closer to your friends by singing a variety of songs together in a virtual choir. Our aim is to spark Joy and human connection and to socialize with friends. You can join on Zoom/have lunch and learn songs and sing together, giving […]
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.
Museum of North Vancouver
115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A quieter, relaxed opening time for neurodiverse visitors of all ages. Sensory Friendly Mornings offer neurodiverse individuals, their families and caregivers the ability to visit the museum two hours before scheduled opening. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed atmosphere where they can take part in fun, safe activities […]
With Dr. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, scientist, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of psychotherapy, emotion and health, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association. She has also written a popular […]
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Vancouver
149 W Hastings St,, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The first national conversation focusing on exploring ways to raise the profile of artists with developmental disabilities in the art world. Artists with developmental disabilities will have their registration waived with promo code: Vancouver2022. Mainstream and disability arts organizations, allies, caregivers, and others interested in envisioning a better […]
An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers and we will share strategies to build, and rebuild, connections even when it is complex. This conversation is facilitated by parents with lived experience. Diane […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Filmmaker Barri Cohen knew her immediate family to consist of her parents, two brothers and half-sister. But one day, her father revealed the existence of two more siblings, who were dropped off as toddlers at a now-closed hospital and home for children with developmental disabilities. In the wake […]
Talking about substance use with our kids is important, but we don’t always know how. Join us for a conversation with Senior Associates of Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor, and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using. We will focus on the importance of our […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A quieter, relaxed opening time for neurodiverse visitors of all ages. Sensory Friendly Mornings offer neurodiverse individuals, their families and caregivers the ability to visit the museum two hours before scheduled opening. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed atmosphere where they can take part in fun, safe activities […]
With Dr. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, scientist, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of psychotherapy, emotion and health, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association. She has also written a popular […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The first national conversation focusing on exploring ways to raise the profile of artists with developmental disabilities in the art world. Artists with developmental disabilities will have their registration waived with promo code: Vancouver2022. Mainstream and disability arts organizations, allies, caregivers, and others interested in envisioning a better […]
An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers and we will share strategies to build, and rebuild, connections even when it is complex. This conversation is facilitated by parents with lived experience. Diane […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Filmmaker Barri Cohen knew her immediate family to consist of her parents, two brothers and half-sister. But one day, her father revealed the existence of two more siblings, who were dropped off as toddlers at a now-closed hospital and home for children with developmental disabilities. In the wake […]
Talking about substance use with our kids is important, but we don’t always know how. Join us for a conversation with Senior Associates of Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor, and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using. We will focus on the importance of our […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join host Bella to create connections, play games and talk about social issues and what we can do about them. Together we will play games, talk about relationships, social issues and what we can do about them, watch videos, and chat about whatever is on our minds for […]
After 2 years of covid cancellations, we are back and excited to see you! Join us over the Mother’s Day Weekend as artists from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge once again open our studios to the public. We are delighted to invite you to peek into our creative worlds. Get ready to be inspired! This […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Together folks will come together to share a story, an experience, a moment. It could be real life, or entirely fictional. What you share is up to you! This is an experience hosted by AiMHi - the Prince George Association for Community Living. Find out more about them […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Here is an opportunity to get closer to your friends by singing a variety of songs together in a virtual choir. Our aim is to spark Joy and human connection and to socialize with friends. You can join on Zoom/have lunch and learn songs and sing together, giving […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Registrants will receive a Zoom link to attend the webinar live, as well as a private link to a recording of the webinar to watch if they cannot join in at the scheduled time.How do we build inclusive environments for all young people to feel a sense of […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone has dreams and goals. For people with a disability it can take planning and ingenuity to identify dreams and goals and make them a reality. WayFinders is a free program that is here to help. WayFinders Facilitators support families with person-centred planning and visioning to set the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Neufeld Institute Conference 2022 is coming up ONLINE on May 12-14, 2022. The 2022 theme is Bouncing Back: Recovering from Stress and Trauma. Presenters include Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Tamara Strijack, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, and many Neufeld Institute faculty and facilitators. Topics vary, but all sessions center around how […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The Nelson Self-Advocacy Group will be holding our first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic at Lakeside Park on Thursday, May 19th from 1-3pm. We will be meeting in the covered area with the picnic tables by the tennis courts and snacks will be provided! This […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kootenay Pride is hosting their first event of the year on Friday, May 20th from 8pm ‘til midnight at the Royal. This will be a fun evening to celebrate inclusion and equality for everyone, with awesome music from Mraki and our friend DJ Unalive. Tickets are $15 […]
Abilities Expo! The theme is Reconnect. Join us on Wednesday, May 25th from 10am – 4pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, BC. Reconnect with your community in-person on this day for disability focused exhibitors, vendors, service providers, speakers, and so much more! Whether you’re looking for adaptive activities to join this summer, resources […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Murals Without Walls Workshop Registration NOW OPEN! Expansive, playful and low-barrier art-making in community – from wherever you can join us! WHAT & WHO? For the second year, we are thrilled to present Murals Without Walls! A unique program that involves 3 FREE digital low-barrier process-based creative art […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Drop-in anytime between 6-8pm on Thursday, May 26th for the latest instalment of our Nelson CARE-Aoke party! Everyone will get a chance to sing at least one song of their choice, but you can also watch, listen, chat, or sing along with the group! This has become a […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Innovating Together: Celebrating and Driving Disability Inclusion in Canada This virtual event provides an opportunity to bring people together to exchange ideas and ground breaking insights to help shape accessible and inclusively designed communities and workplaces across Canada. What to Expect The first Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Robbie Seale, mother of four individuals with FASD and host of the FASD Family Life Podcast joins us this session to help parents and caregivers understand the challenging behaviours that confound us and disrupt family life. Synergising 20+ years experience and FASD best practices, Robbie will help parents […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In celebration of BC Access Festival, we are delighted to offer two special tours to welcome the disabled community to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Wednesday, June 1 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm Saturday, June 4 @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm This special Access tour offers an opportunity to explore works from the Gallery’s […]
Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, our model or support and all the wonderful tools we have put together for families over the years. June 1 @ 6:30pm - Nanaimo June 6 @ 6:30pm - Comox Valley June 7 @ 6:30pm - Campbell River and North Island CLICK HERE TO […]