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FSI Events

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.  

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    Early Years and School Age Navigation

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join us for supportive sessions on […]

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    Aging Caregivers

    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. […]

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    FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

    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 […]

    Free
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    Newly Diagnosed Autism

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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 […]

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    Complex Health Needs

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […]

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    Challenging Behaviours

    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 […]

Family Hangouts

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.  

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Today

  • Featured Recurring

    Early Years and School Age Navigation

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join us for supportive sessions on […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Aging Caregivers

    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. […]

  • Featured Recurring

    FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

    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 […]

    Free
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    Newly Diagnosed Autism

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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 […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Challenging Behaviours

    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 […]

  • Featured Recurring

    FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

    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 […]

    Free

Calendar for Connections

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:

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    Song Sharing Circle

    Curiko Studios 4924 Imperial Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    In this experience, we will be connecting to ourselves and each other through the medium of song. We may be singing, discussing, and listening to songs of all genres. This experience will be hosted by a music therapy intern and song enthusiast who believes in the healing power of music. All levels of musical experience […]

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    Live Music Group!

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Through this one-hour zoom call, join Chris and Zadok's live guitar playing and singing! Sing or dance along, make requests and enjoy this dynamic duo! Join hosts Chris and Zadok for a singalong. You can make requests and listen as Chris and Zadok play the guitar. Feel free […]

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    Exploring Friendship

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This experience is to discuss all things friendship. We will talk about making friends and discover some tools that go hand in hand with maintaining happy long friendships. What Will You Do? Each week we will go into a different topic of friendship. We might be discussing boundaries, […]

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    Peace Circle

    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 […]

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    Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024

    RMACL Head Office 101-22368 North Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

    Join us at Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024, a celebration of inclusion and creativity! This special event showcases a wide variety of unique creations, including paintings, pottery, sculptures, illustrations, cards, art lamps, and more. The Art Show & Sale is a fantastic way to support our artists while discovering extraordinary pieces perfect […]

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    MJ’s Virtual Karaoke Room

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone is welcome for this weekly experience of singing hosted by MJ. Sing your heart out and cheer others on in MJ's virtual Karaoke room! Every Friday join MJ for an hour of Virtual Karaoke. You will take turns picking a song and unmuting yourself to sing. At […]

External Events

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.

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  • Featured Recurring

    Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024

    RMACL Head Office 101-22368 North Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

    Join us at Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024, a celebration of inclusion and creativity! This special event showcases a wide variety of unique creations, including paintings, pottery, sculptures, illustrations, cards, art lamps, and more. The Art Show & Sale is a fantastic way to support our artists while discovering extraordinary pieces perfect […]

  • Featured Recurring

    Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024

    RMACL Head Office 101-22368 North Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

    Join us at Vicuña Art Studio’s Annual Winter Art Show 2024, a celebration of inclusion and creativity! This special event showcases a wide variety of unique creations, including paintings, pottery, sculptures, illustrations, cards, art lamps, and more. The Art Show & Sale is a fantastic way to support our artists while discovering extraordinary pieces perfect […]

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    Finding Common Ground: Resolving Conflicts in Family Caregiving – with Mediate BC

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for our upcoming webinar on conflict resolution for family caregivers, presented by Sharon Sutherland and Lori Frank from Mediate BC. Learn strategies to navigate caregiving challenges such as changing care needs, financial strains, and differing family views. Gain tools for preparing difficult conversations, mediation techniques, and fostering collaboration. […]

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    This World's Ours 191 east 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Après-midi de sensibilisation à la neurodivergence: rencontre et soutien pour parents et enfants extra-ordinaires REGISTER HERE

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    American Sign Language at Home: A Family Curriculum

    Get ready to dive into the world of Sign Language learning! Visit our website and scroll down to find abundant, exciting information that awaits you. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and connect our national sign language.  It is ideal for newly formed families. Each lesson includes routine theme-based vocabulary, practice in expressing sentences, practice in understanding […]

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    Online ASL Courses

    Get ready to dive into the world of Sign Language learning! Visit our website and scroll down to find abundant, exciting information that awaits you. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and connect our national sign language.  Join Our Online ASL Classes:  Lunch and Learn for Parents (10 weeks) Date:  Tuesdays 12-1 pm starting April 1, 2025 […]

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