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 This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
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 This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
Jim Ciccone Civic Center - Eagle Room
1000 McBride Street, Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Prince Rupert families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
Terrace families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]
Pioneer Place - Fritz Pfeiffer Room
4018 Mountainview Cresc, Smithers, BC, Canada
Smithers families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]
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 This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
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 This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
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 We will explore the art of building stronger relationships & community. Using different forms of Restorative Practice, we will practice the art of connecting with each other with care and compassion. With thoughtful questions, active listening and heart-centered sharing, we will build stronger relationships and community. This weekly […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
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.
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents from all areas are welcome to attend this solution-oriented support meeting. Come meet other parents who have autistic children, discuss your pressing issues, and find community and support. The focus of this meeting will be on supporting parents and providing information to them about autism treatment, starting […]
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
Learn skills and precedents to effectively advocate for your children in the school setting with the ASN's Executive Director, Nancy Walton. Presentation When your child is experiencing difficulty in the school system, it is up to you, the parent to offer solutions. Nancy Walton, Executive Director of Autism Support Network and speaker in our video […]
Topic: Radical Realism: New Tools for Self-Care Speaker: Donna Thomson – a caregiver, author, and educator with invaluable experience and insights to share. Donna is the mother of two grown children, one of whom has severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. She has also been a caregiver for her mother, who lived with dementia until she passed away […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We will explore the art of building stronger relationships & community. Using different forms of Restorative Practice, we will practice the art of connecting with each other with care and compassion. With thoughtful questions, active listening and heart-centered sharing, we will build stronger relationships and community. This weekly […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
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 Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
Prince Rupert families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
Terrace families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]
Smithers families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
Fort Nelson families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
Fort St John families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better […]
Dawson Creek families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
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 Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) and the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC are working in partnership to host this day of in-person community conversations in Chilliwack. LOCATION: AUGUST 24, 2024 Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould St Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6 AVAILABLE SESSIONS: Family Voices Project SESSION #1 - 10:30am - 1:00pm Family Voices Project […]
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-judgemental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]
Laughter Yoga is a blend of gentle movement deep breathing, and laughter. Laughter creates a happy chemistry in the body that yoga can help enhance. This type of yoga will connect you to a lighter and more carefree side of self-growth. This experience will allow you to explore your spiritual connection to yourself and your […]
Haida Gwaii families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]
Haida Gwaii families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services). REGISTER NOW We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]
