One Day Community Picnic
2022-09-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Topaz Park, Topaz Avenue & Finlayson Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
One Day is a family & community event that takes place each September as Victoria’s “Kick Off to Community Living Month.”
One Day is a community event organized by community organizations that work with children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of One Day is to celebrate the diversity in our community through the planning of a free, family-oriented celebration of everyone – for everyone – in our community. Our planning committee works hard to encourage the community at large to attend in the hope that through celebrating our similarities, we can break down the barriers that often result in social isolation for some. One Day provides free musical entertainment, BBQ lunch and refreshments, organized games and activities that anyone can participate in, FREE children’s activities, bouncies, face painting, prizes and special guests. We also provide a Village Market where crafts people and artists, some of whom have a disability, can sell their wares. In 2015, 1,000 community members attended One Day.

This 11th One Day will look a little bit different than past events due to changes being implemented that support COVID-19 health and safety for everyone, but attendees can expect our usual stage packed full of performers and music, special guests, children’s activities, community, and fun!

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Newly Diagnosed Autism
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-09-19/
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Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like to meet with some who are new on this journey like yourself? At FSI we would like to bring parents in this unique situation together for support, empathy, understanding, and some workable strategies. This will be a safe and a confidential space for the families on a similar journey. Join us on this family hangout where we can meet every third Monday of the month.

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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
You 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.
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CRA Webinars
2022-09-14 10:30 - 11:30
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Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. There is no registration required for our MS Teams presentations, you will just click the link in the attached calendar. MS Teams has built in closed captioning. To turn on this feature click on the 3 dots “…” beside reactions in the top menu bar and select “Turn on live captions”, the captions will show up along the bottom of your screen.

SEPTEMBER 14 | CRA Benefits & Credits for Persons with Disabilities
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SEPT 15 | 1:30 pm – 2:30pm BENEFITS AND CREDITS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! Join our webinar to obtain more information about the following topics. Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), Canada Caregiver Credit, Medical Expenses, Slam the scam.
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Navigating the Early Years
2022-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2/
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Transitioning from summer months to September routines.
Are you thinking about your child transitioning from their child care program to preschool? Preschool to kindergarten? Do you have questions about balancing new routines, or where to stay connected in your community?
Description: Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem-solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions, and wonderings to the conversation about transitioning from summer months to September routines. Join us in exploring this transition time and brainstorm together strategies, solutions, and tips to help you and your family be connected, organized, and having fun.

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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
You 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.
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Plagued to Death by Systemic Ableism: What the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Expansion of Eligibility for MAiD Reveal About the Lethal Dangers of Systemic Ableism in Canada
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Life Sciences Center, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada
Please join us for a talk by Dr. Heidi Janz on systemic ableism in Canada.
Abstract: 2020 and the advent of COVID-19 ushered in a time of new peril for disabled people in Canada. Government and public health officials repeated their daily mantra: “We’re all in this together,” while at the same time creating policies and legislation which made it clear that disabled Canadians are not part of the “we.” Provinces quietly developed Critical Care Triage Protocols which would prohibit many disabled people from receiving critical care in the event that a surge in severe COVID cases outstripped available resources, and at the national level, government pushed through an expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) despite overwhelming opposition from major disability rights organizations, scholars, activists and the United Nations.
Drawing on my research and experience as a disability ethics educator and advocate, I will demonstrate that both Canada’s COVID-19 response and its expansion of eligibility for MAID are symptoms of the medical and systemic ableism that afflicts Canadian society. The presentation will conclude with a consideration of the ethical imperative for a Disability-Ethics-based approach to re-evaluating the (un)justness of both exclusionary pandemic protocols and the ever-expanding eligibility for MAID.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT
Hybrid event
Life Sciences Centre 1013, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
and Online via Zoom

This will be a hybrid event with livestreaming. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will be attending in person or online.

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Heidi Janz, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) is a Core Faculty Member and Associate Adjunct Professor with the John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre at the University of Alberta. Her areas of specialization include Disability Ethics, Critical Disability Studies, and Research-Based Drama. She is also an active disability-rights advocate at the national level. In her “other life,” she is a writer/playwright and filmmaker. Her creative work focuses on making the experiences of people with disabilities accessible to audiences made up of both people with disabilities and people who are temporarily able-bodied. Heidi Janz also has cerebral palsy.

Education Themed Series
2022-09-20 18:30 - 20:00
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Sept 20 – Creating Your Child’s Team
• Who is who (Resource teachers, learning support, EAs, OTs SLPs?)
• Allies and relationships (you and your family members, librarians, custodians, former teachers, and other parents)
• Building relationships
• Understanding your communication style, your strengths, and where you may need support (are you a peacemaker, an advocate, do you find it uncomfortable to speak up, are you good at writing letters, do you enjoy in-person talks or would rather do things in writing?)
Sept 27 – EIPs and Designations Advocacy
• Timeline of IEPs, when and how often to meet
• Ministry of Education designations
• Smart vs Competency Based IEPs
• Language Adaptations and Modifications
• Dogwood vs Evergreen
Oct 4 – Collaborative Advocacy
Every family/caregiver wants the best for their child, and when things go wrong, and or we feel that there is a disconnect between what our child needs and what is happening we react with strong emotions, typically not positive ones. Why is it hard? It’s hard because we are coming from a place of love and are also trying to figure out how to interface and navigate within a complex system, and we don’t know all the rules.
In this session, we will be exploring:
• Documenting and addressing issues proactively
• Communication preparing for a meeting bringing someone with you, mapping out what you want to discuss, and being mindful and honest of the emotions behind the issues.
• What is the chain of command?
• Outside resources and supports IBC, FSI BCedAccess, PACs, and PIEs
• Social media – help, and pitfalls
Oct 11 – Finding the “Easy” Button: Who are your Allies? The Voices of Families and Caregivers.
In this session we will be hearing from other families who have walked before us they will share their experiences, tips, and suggestions

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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
You 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.

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Free Pizza Lunch with the Nelson Self Advocacy Group
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeside Park, 910 Second Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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The Self Advocacy group will be kicking off their new season of meetings at Lakeside Park in the Rotary Shelter on September 22nd from 12-1pm and providing FREE PIZZA to everyone who shows up! Bring a friend and come celebrate the changing seasons by learning more about what the group does and what we will be focusing on this year.
Please please please RSVP to me if you plan on attending so that we know how many pizzas to order… Did I mention there will be free 🍕?

RSVP Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca

BCPF Panel: Entrepreneurship & Disabled Small Business Ownership in BC
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:00
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Join us to hear from panel members speaking about their experiences as small business owners in BC, including tips, advice, and resources!

Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about being a disabled small business owner in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the challenges and solutions people have found to starting and running their own business! Plus, we’ll get an overview of the Community Futures program in BC.

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Please register by September 19th.
We will send an email reminder through your Eventbrite registration with the Zoom login information to all registered attendees on September 20th, 2 days before the event. (Check your promotions/junk folder if you don’t find it in your inbox this day or email us at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com to get the login link). We hope you can make it!
This presentation is for self-advocates and self-advocacy group members; people with disabilities and allies/supporters of people with intellectual disabilities; and anyone who wants to learn more about small business ownership in BC. We hope you can make it!

Mental Illness | Family Support Group
2022-09-24 10:00 - 11:30
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Do you support a relative dealing with mental illness?
Pathways SMIS is offering weekly online support groups for family members and anyone supporting a loved one with a mental illness.

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HANG Eco Adventure Club - Cloverdale
2022-09-24 10:00 - 2022-10-15 14:00 | Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc., 17564 56a Ave, Cloverdale, British Columbia
Eco Adventure Club offers a fun outdoor pursuit each week!
Eco Adventure Club is a weekly program for youth ages 7-15 where participants explore different locations and outdoor activities around their community within our unique social skill building process.
“Helping Adolescents / Adults Network and Grow” (HANG) is a way for teens and adults to build peer relationships while practicing social skills. Each session of any “HANG” styled group includes structured greeting activities, group activity planning, gentle in-the-moment coaching, and feedback on observed and emerging social skill dynamics.
H.A.N.G. Eco Adventures, leverage community parks, beaches, streams, hikes, and other locations — and a shared interest in the outdoors — to create safe opportunities for participants to make friends and practice their social skills. Each participant is working towards their own individualized social skill goals, but within a fun group environment that keeps moving and keeps conversations light and easy.
This group will run every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in four week blocks starting September 24, 2022
Families have the option to register for all or any of the following 4 week blocks:
• September 24, 2022 – October 15, 2022
• October 22, 2022 – November 12, 2022
• January 14, 2023 – February 4, 2023
• April 1, 2023 – April 22, 2023
• May 6, 2023 – May 27, 2023
Payments for above groups can be made privately or by applying AFB funding
Drop off location will be:
17564 56a Ave, Cloverdale, BC
Please note that our first session will meet at the above Cloverdale Office and subsequent session locations will be communicated through our Group Activity Leader.

Accessibility Feedback Sessions
2022-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
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If you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation, slide deck, article, training materials, poster, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project, or you can join us as an observer to learn the art of how to give and get feedback!
Once a month we will gather on zoom to give and receive feedback on something that we are working on. The reason we do this is because getting feedback and sharing ideas with a diverse group of people helps to improve communication and accessibility. We want everyone to understand and really get what it is we are trying to share! It is also a place for us to practice giving feedback, because that can be difficult sometimes.

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Nelson CARE-aoke Party on Zoom
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00
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Join us on Thursday, September 29th from 6-8pm on Zoom to belt out your favourite tunes with some of your favourite people. Requests can be sent to Jaymes at vocationalcounsellor@nelsoncares.ca in advance, or you can think of a song anytime during the event. Come any time and leave whenever! That’s the beauty of Zoom, baby 😎

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