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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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    Navigating Education: Confident Problem-Solving for School-Based Issues

    In the third session of the Navigating Education series, we dive a little deeper into your child's rights as a student with support needs in the BC K-12 school system. We will also talk about how to best advocate for your child when facing challenges.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Family Support Institute of […]

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    FASD and the Law

    People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are overrepresented in the justice system—yet the system continues to rely on approaches that simply don’t work for them. Challenges with memory, impulse control, and vulnerability to manipulation can pull individuals with FASD into repeated contact with police, courts, and corrections. Estimates suggest that at least 20% of […]

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    Complex Health

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a […]

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    Rare But Not Alone

    Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in the country or even the world. Living with a rare disorder or condition can feel invisible and isolating, and sometimes there are seemingly no answers. […]

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    Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […]

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    Reactive Behaviours

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs. As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming […]

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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    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 […]

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    Supporting the Transition to CLBC: A Guide for Families of Adults with Disabilities

    Are you a family member supporting an adult with developmental disabilities? This Family Hangout is designed to help you navigate Community Living BC (CLBC) services and supports for adults ages 19+ (or transition-aged youth) with clarity and confidence. Whether your loved one is newly eligible or already receiving support, this group offers practical guidance and […]

    Free
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    Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing […]

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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

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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    Comic Book Making (5 week series)

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

    Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? Join Derek over five sessions to build up your skills starting with drafting a story, developing characters, drawing thumbnails, inking and colouring! At the end, we’ll create a collective book to share with the community! What Will You Do? 1) We'll brainstorm and develop our […]

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    At Home in My Body: 2-Part Art Making Experience

    A 2-part cohort where we'll explore our creativity and imagination as felt through the body. By connecting to our body's impulses and our active imagination, we may deepen our relationship to ourselves and the ways we feel and express. The art created will be displayed in the Burnaby Stride Fest Art Walk for the community […]

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    Engaging Life Through Fresh Perspectives!

    What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share their zone of creativity and engage us in new points of view. Watch how your perspectives around art, astrology, poetry, drama, and yourself shifts. Each […]

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    Hockey Hangout

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Bella is passionate about hockey! Join her and other hockey fans on zoom to chat about all things hockey! Let’s celebrate some of Hockey’s greatest moments together! Come listen and chat about all things hockey! From the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference, your team is welcome here! […]

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    Mastering Interviews with Confidence

    Interviews can be stressful for anyone, and even more so for people with disabilities who may worry about how to discuss accommodations or address potential biases. You might be asking yourself; how do I talk about my disability in an interview? Should I mention it at all? What can I do to feel more confident […]

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    Engaging Life Through Fresh Perspectives!

    What happens when you gather a group of people together and share experiences that are unique and creative? Join this cohort where each week we'll have a new co-host share their zone of creativity and engage us in new points of view. Watch how your perspectives around art, astrology, poetry, drama, and yourself shifts. Each […]

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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    Engagement Opportunity! An In-Person Discussion about CLBC’s Future!

    HOMES Society 33140 Mill Lake Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    Join the Upper Fraser Valley Community Council for a facilitated discussion about Community Living BC (CLBC) and to inform their new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This session will take place on March 24, 2026 at the HOMES Society office in Abbotsford, using the CLBC Engagement Toolkit for external groups interested in conducting their own feed back […]

    Free
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    ASL Interpreted: RDSP Webinar

    The Level 1: Intro to the RDSP webinar is for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics of RDSPs and get general information about the […]

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