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SUMMARY:Disability Arts and Culture: Community-Oriented Tour for Access Awareness
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nIn celebration of BC Access Festival\, we are delighted to offer two special tours to welcome the disabled community to the Vancouver Art Gallery. \nWednesday\, June 1 @ 2:00pm – 3:30pm\nSaturday\, June 4 @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm \nThis special Access tour offers an opportunity to explore works from the Gallery’s permanent collection\, featured in the exhibition Kids Take Over and Restless: Recent Acquisitions. \nOn these tours\, participants will discover the tactile and sensorial aspects of artworks by Guud San Glans Robert Davidson’s monumental painting Octopus (2014) and Gathie Falk’s playful ceramic fruit stacks\, to Chantal Gibson’s radical modifications of historical books and Annie Pootoogook’s touching family portrait Listening to the Radio (2005-06)\, as well as works by Evelyn Roth\, Kimsooja\, Paul Wong and more. \nThese tours are designed to welcome disabled community members. If you identify as disabled\, please register to join us on these tours. \nPlease note capacity is limited for the tours and registration is required. \nTours are FREE. Each guest and their companion or attendant will receive complimentary admission – you do not need to register your companion / attendant but please indicate in the registration form who will be attending with you in the appropriate field \nWhen registering\, be sure to let us know of your accessibility requirements and needs. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/disability-arts-and-culture-community-oriented-tour-for-access-awareness/2022-06-01/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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SUMMARY:About FSI - North Island
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJune 1 @ 6:30pm – Nanaimo\nJune 6 @ 6:30pm – Comox Valley\nJune 7 @ 6:30pm – Campbell River and North Island \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*SS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/about-fsi-north-island/2022-06-01/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
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SUMMARY:WayFinders Series: Circle of Friends/Relationships
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nEveryone 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 direction toward a full\, inclusive life. Once the direction is set\, supports and resources can be identified. \nJune 8 Session: Everyone needs relationships with other people to have a full\, healthy life. For people with disabilities in particular\, developing and maintaining relationships with people other than family members and paid caregivers can be extra challenging. Join us for an informative and interactive session where we will explore proven methods for expanding the circle of people in your loved one’s lives.   \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  SESSION SCHEDULE • Mar 2 – All about WayFinders. Meet the WayFinders • Mar 16 – WayFinders Compass • Mar 30 – If I had a Hammer – Tools for Person Centered Planning • April 13 – School/IEP • April 27 – Mind your IEPs and Qs! • May 11 – Post secondary Education Panel • May 25 – Get to Work with Annette Burrows • June 8 – Circle of Friends/Relationships • June 22 – PLAN for the Future!   \nMeet your WayFinders:   \nShelley Nessman | Fraser Valley Chapter Shelley Nessman has been working in the Social Justice field for over forty years with a particular interest in person centered work and planning. She is a Resource Family Member with Family Support Institute and makes her home in Steveston where she lives with her daughter\, son-in- law and two ginger cats.   \n  \nRachel Goddyn | Burnaby Chapter Rachel has been volunteering and working in the Community Living movement since her son\, Leslie\, was diagnosed with a rare disability. Leslie\, now 39\, has a life filled with meaningful activities and relationships. Rachel shares part of Leslie’s story…..”At a recent celebration\, Leslie sat with two of his friends from high school. As I watched them enjoying each others company\, I reflected on how much they have learned in the 19 years since Leslie graduated. They are\, all three\, much more mature and capable. All young people develop through out their twenties\, but for individuals with disabilities\, this development can be extraordinary. The transition to adulthood is often the start of a period of tremendous learning.” Rachel aspires to help families and individuals who are in the midst of this transition overcome obstacles and find their way to a meaningful life.   \n  \nRachel Skidmore | Victoria Chapter Rachel Skidmore is a mother of two teen girls\, one of whom has neuro and physical diversity. Rachel has a passion for inclusion and believes strongly that employment and community are crucial in ensuring people with Diversity are included in society.  So much so that employment goals have been a part of her daughters IEP’s since kindergarten. Everyone has a gift to share with people\, something they can receive monetary gain with\, even if it is just a few hours a week. \n  \n \nGord Robertson | Prince George Chapter Gord lives in Prince George with his wife Terry and adult daughter Bree-Anna\, who lives with multiple disabilities. Gord has been a resource parent with the FSI since 2004\, and has spent countless hours helping families navigate their way through many different disability related topics and issues. He and Terry\, together with Bree and her extended family\, first developed a vision for Bree’s life when she was 2 1/2\, and have worked to continually evolve that vision to change with her as her needs\, wants\, and desires changed over her 33 years\, allowing her to lead a great life\, rich in relationships\, experiences and contribution. Through his connections with FSI\, Vela Microboard Association\, and Community Living BC as the chair of the North Region Community Council\, Gord is well informed about the world of adults living with disabilities in BC.\n \n \n \nBen Postmus | Kootenays Chapter\n\nI have been a Resource Parent with Family Support Institute for 28 years. Married to Debbie for 37 years and have 4 children. Jacob – 33 \, Kayleigh 31\, Adam 30\, Arie 28. We have been living in “ Holland” since 1988 when Kayleigh was born and would not change a thing. Holland is a beautiful place. Kayleigh has multiple challenges\, Global Developmental delay\, diagnosed with Autism at 18. Seizures\, OCD\, Behavioral challenges. Son Arie was born with Lamellar Ichthyosis\, a genetic skin disorder. Today Arie is carving out his own path in the world . I Have been in the role as a Regional Network Coordinator since Fall of 2018. Thoroughly enjoying connecting\, supporting\, listening to families all through the East and West Kootenays. “You must be the change you wish to see” resonates with me everyday! I look forward to connecting with folks in the Kootenays region and share all that Wayfinders has to offer ! Meaningful Employment for our daughter has been our path for many years and we have not steered away from that path. I feel very well connected in the Kootenays to assist families with own journey.\n \n\n    Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*RS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-2022-06-08/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-2022-06-08/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult
DESCRIPTION:A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult \n\nKrystal Hussey\, Support Link Program Coordinator\, Aunt Leah’s Place\, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care:\n\n“For 30 years\, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance\, supported housing\, job training and coaching on essential life skills…Support at this critical time can help these young people realize their potential while becoming resilient\, independent adults.” \n\nMarie & Mark Griggs will share about how they have prepared their daughter for adult living.\nAaron Michael will join us by video to talk about moving away from family to live & work in Victoria.\nAlexander Magnussen\, who currently works for Milieu Family Services\, will speak about his evolution from living in highly supported group homes to independent living\, with his wife & son.\n\nThis is a free event but registration is required. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/preparing-for-life-as-an-independent-adult/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
CREATED:20220603T183027Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of Excellence in Community Education (IPS) is thrilled to announce a new free online leadership workshop series especially for Indigenous youth in and from care.  \nWe believe that much of the cultural resurgence and reconciliation work in the coming years will happen through the cultivated leadership of our youth. Indigenous youth in and from care share unique experiences and have very valuable perspectives to share. This is a chance to learn alongside and support each other in a safe space.   \nIndigenous Youth\, between the ages 14 to 28\, we are inviting YOU to register for this series of three amazing workshops plus voluntary peer mentorship to gain: \n\nConnection with other Indigenous youth and IPS youth circle members \nCommunity leadership skills\nResume building and professional development skills\n\nOnce the three workshops are complete\, participants will receive: \n\nA Certificate of Community Leadership\n$50 Honorarium upon completion\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nWorkshops Listing and Dates   \nConflict Transformation: June 12th\, 9am – 12pm \nUnderstanding and Healing Lateral Violence: July 9th\, 9am – 4pm; July 10th\, 9am – 12pm \nAll My Relations: Supporting Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ* Youth: August 7th\, 9am – 4pm \n*Peer Mentorship support circles online with IPS’s Youth Circle: multiple dates to be determined.  \n**Can’t Make a training Date? These Workshops will be recorded for you to access as needed.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/youth-leadership-workshop-series/2022-06-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
CREATED:20220609T211854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T211935Z
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SUMMARY:Representation Agreement Basics - the RA7
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGet an overview of Representation Agreements – created out of a grass-roots law reform.  \nLearn new ideas about capability\, supporting self-determination\, and the continuum of decision making. Intro to the Nidus Registry and benefits. What do Representation Agreements mean for policy makers\, service providers\, people with developmental disabilities\, families? \n  \nREGISTER FOR JUNE 14 12:00pm SESSION HERE\nREGISTER FOR JUNE 16 7:00pm SESSION HERE
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/representation-agreement-basics-the-ra7/2022-06-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
CREATED:20220203T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T165810Z
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SUMMARY:WayFinders Series: PLAN for the Future
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nEveryone 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 direction toward a full\, inclusive life. Once the direction is set\, supports and resources can be identified. \nJune 22 Session: Planned Lifetime Advocacy Networks(PLAN) was created over 30 years ago by families who were worried about the future of their loved ones with a disability. The goal was to support families to go from feeling unprepared to having Peace of Mind for loved ones who are vulnerable. Since that time PLAN has been key in the development of things like Representation Agreements and the Registered Disability Savings PLAN. Join us tonight to learn about PLAN and take part in a conversation about things to consider for your loved one’s future.   \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n  SESSION SCHEDULE • Mar 2 – All about WayFinders. Meet the WayFinders • Mar 16 – WayFinders Compass • Mar 30 – If I had a Hammer – Tools for Person Centered Planning • April 13 – School/IEP • April 27 – Mind your IEPs and Qs! • May 11 – Post secondary Education Panel• May 25 – Get to Work with Annette Burrows • June 8 – Circle of Friends/Relationships • June 22 – PLAN for the Future!   \n  \nMeet your WayFinders:  \nShelley Nessman | Fraser Valley Chapter Shelley Nessman has been working in the Social Justice field for over forty years with a particular interest in person centered work and planning. She is a Resource Family Member with Family Support Institute and makes her home in Steveston where she lives with her daughter\, son-in- law and two ginger cats.   \n  \nRachel Goddyn | Burnaby Chapter Rachel has been volunteering and working in the Community Living movement since her son\, Leslie\, was diagnosed with a rare disability. Leslie\, now 39\, has a life filled with meaningful activities and relationships. Rachel shares part of Leslie’s story…..”At a recent celebration\, Leslie sat with two of his friends from high school. As I watched them enjoying each others company\, I reflected on how much they have learned in the 19 years since Leslie graduated. They are\, all three\, much more mature and capable. All young people develop through out their twenties\, but for individuals with disabilities\, this development can be extraordinary. The transition to adulthood is often the start of a period of tremendous learning.” Rachel aspires to help families and individuals who are in the midst of this transition overcome obstacles and find their way to a meaningful life.   \n  \nRachel Skidmore | Victoria Chapter Rachel Skidmore is a mother of two teen girls\, one of whom has neuro and physical diversity. Rachel has a passion for inclusion and believes strongly that employment and community are crucial in ensuring people with Diversity are included in society.  So much so that employment goals have been a part of her daughters IEP’s since kindergarten. Everyone has a gift to share with people\, something they can receive monetary gain with\, even if it is just a few hours a week. \n \n \nGord Robertson | Prince George Chapter Gord lives in Prince George with his wife Terry and adult daughter Bree-Anna\, who lives with multiple disabilities. Gord has been a resource parent with the FSI since 2004\, and has spent countless hours helping families navigate their way through many different disability related topics and issues. He and Terry\, together with Bree and her extended family\, first developed a vision for Bree’s life when she was 2 1/2\, and have worked to continually evolve that vision to change with her as her needs\, wants\, and desires changed over her 33 years\, allowing her to lead a great life\, rich in relationships\, experiences and contribution. Through his connections with FSI\, Vela Microboard Association\, and Community Living BC as the chair of the North Region Community Council\, Gord is well informed about the world of adults living with disabilities in BC.\n \n \n \nBen Postmus | Kootenays Chapter\n\nI have been a Resource Parent with Family Support Institute for 28 years. Married to Debbie for 37 years and have 4 children. Jacob – 33 \, Kayleigh 31\, Adam 30\, Arie 28. We have been living in “ Holland” since 1988 when Kayleigh was born and would not change a thing. Holland is a beautiful place. Kayleigh has multiple challenges\, Global Developmental delay\, diagnosed with Autism at 18. Seizures\, OCD\, Behavioral challenges. Son Arie was born with Lamellar Ichthyosis\, a genetic skin disorder. Today Arie is carving out his own path in the world . I Have been in the role as a Regional Network Coordinator since Fall of 2018. Thoroughly enjoying connecting\, supporting\, listening to families all through the East and West Kootenays. “You must be the change you wish to see” resonates with me everyday! I look forward to connecting with folks in the Kootenays region and share all that Wayfinders has to offer ! Meaningful Employment for our daughter has been our path for many years and we have not steered away from that path. I feel very well connected in the Kootenays to assist families with own journey.\n\n \n    Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*RS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-2022-06-22/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/wayfinders-series-2022-06-22/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220622T200000
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SUMMARY:Find a Mentor\, Be a Mentor
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nPeer Support. Community. Resources. \nThere’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! \n“It is nice to just sit with people who get it” \nFSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen \nThe family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the only grassroots peer-to-peer disability organization/community for families and guardians of children with disabilities in BC. FSI has been bringing this community together in welcoming and unique ways since 1985 – be mentored by families you can trust. Join a community like no other! \nA few of the perks to becoming a volunteer.\n• Get Informed and Inspired\n• Share your resilience with others\n• Access FSI’s curated selection of trusted resources created by the lived experience of families for families\n• Attend community events\n• Join and co-host online support groups\n• Belonging\n• Be trained to facilitate FSIBC workshops\n• Celebrate Meet our awesome Resource Parents. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/find-a-mentor-be-a-mentor/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
CREATED:20220601T193506Z
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SUMMARY:Short-Changed: Ensuring Federal Benefits Paid to the Province Reach Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Short-Changed: Ensuring Federal Benefits Paid to the Province Reach Caregivers of Children with Disabilities \nIn a report released May 31st\, the Ombudsperson finds the Ministry of Children and Family Development acted unjustly when it failed to pass on federal disability benefits to grandparents caring for their granddaughter\, an Indigenous girl living with mental and physical challenges. \nThe report\, Short-Changed\, details the case of “The Taylors” who are grandparents caring for their granddaughter “Jesse”. The Taylors complained to the Ombudsperson after they did not receive the federal Child Disability Benefit despite being eligible. The Taylor’s caregiving arrangements meant that the Child Disability Benefit went into general provincial revenues rather than to the Taylors because\, under federal legislation\, the province was supporting the Taylors financially\, even though the provincial funding the family was receiving was unrelated to Jesse’s disability. The Ombudsperson’s investigation found that it was unjust that the Ministry of Children and Family Development – which knew of this problem – had failed to find a way to pass the federal disability benefits through to the Taylors. The Taylors were eligible for over $7\,000 since 2019. \nOn Monday\, June 27th at 10:30am\, the Ombudsperson and investigative staff will be holding a one-hour presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations from this report. They will also share information about the kinds of complaints the Ombudsperson can investigate related to the administration of financial benefits. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nThe BC Ombudsperson is an oversight office that has a statutory mandate to receive and investigate complaints from the public when they feel they have been treated unfairly. The office also investigates allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace from current and former public service employees and works proactively by providing training and consultation services to support fairness in the public sector.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/short-changed-ensuring-federal-benefits-paid-to-the-province-reach-caregivers/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220627T203000
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SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27/2022-06-27/
LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27/2022-06-27/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T101908
CREATED:20220607T210814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T210814Z
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SUMMARY:Cerebral Palsy Association of BC | Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share experiences through different topic driven zoom gatherings.  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/cerebral-palsy-association-of-bc-parent-support-group/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:External Event
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