This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Peer Support. Community. Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” FSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen The family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the only grassroots […]
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 A place for families can share their own experiences, ask questions, and get guidance as we support our children and youth. Come join the conversation. Learn what all the acronyms mean! Find support and strength and network with other families on this journey. CLICK TO REGISTER […]
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
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 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 […]
A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult Krystal Hussey, Support Link Program Coordinator, Aunt Leah’s Place, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care: “For 30 years, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance, supported […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Hives for Humanity to learn from Gitxsan Plant Teacher Leona Brown all about Fireweed Bloom flowers. We will be there with the plants and bees - spring weeding, transplanting and dreaming up plans for the fall planting season. This would be a great time to learn about […]
Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. This group is facilitated by and for people with disabilities. The next group is Thursday, July 21st “Disability in Theatre” with Emily […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a fun-filled variety show by sharing a poem, story, song, dance or other creative expression in our Cabaret! You’re invited to share a short performance (like a poem, story, song, dance, puppetry) or you can do a “show & tell” to share something special from […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us IN-PERSON at the Curiko Studio the last Thursday of each month where we will host some mini-experiences for you to explore! Are you part of an organization and want to learn more about Curiko? Are you someone looking to make more connections and be part 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.
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 […]
A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult Krystal Hussey, Support Link Program Coordinator, Aunt Leah’s Place, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care: “For 30 years, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance, supported […]
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. We 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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get an overview of Representation Agreements - created out of a grass-roots law reform. Learn 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, […]
Short-Changed: Ensuring Federal Benefits Paid to the Province Reach Caregivers of Children with Disabilities In 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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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A Collaborative Zoom Meeting on Preparing for Life as an Independent Adult Krystal Hussey, Support Link Program Coordinator, Aunt Leah’s Place, will share their programs & experience preparing youth as they “age out” from MCFD foster care: “For 30 years, Aunt Leah’s Place has been helping kids in foster care and young mothers by providing guidance, supported […] |
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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. We 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 […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get an overview of Representation Agreements - created out of a grass-roots law reform. Learn 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, […] |
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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 […]
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Peer Support. Community. Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” FSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen The family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the only grassroots […] |
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Short-Changed: Ensuring Federal Benefits Paid to the Province Reach Caregivers of Children with Disabilities In 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 […]
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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, […] |
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