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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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  • WayFinders Series: PLAN for the Future

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    Virtual Event

    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 […]

  • Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor

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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 […]

  • Journey Through Grief

    Recurring
    Virtual Event

    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, […]

  • Gender Marvelous: Parenting LGBTQ+ Children and Youth

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    Virtual Event

    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   […]

  • About FSI

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to […]

  • Becoming an FSI Volunteer

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences, skills, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the […]

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

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    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 […]

  • Aging Caregivers

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    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. […]

  • FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

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    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

  • Challenging Behaviours

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    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 […]

  • FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

    Featured Recurring

    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

  • Early Years and School Age Navigation

    Featured Recurring

    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 […]

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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  • Wayfinders Series: Building Relationships

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    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships - Circles of Support *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Looking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your […]

  • Phone Tree

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Every Thursday: 2pm-3pm MST; 1pm-2pm PST SAOR will be holding weekly group phone calls so we can catch up with friends and meet new advocates from around the province! Registration: email , or call 250-426-3393 by 3:00 pm on Wednesdays. Spots are limited to 5 per call so […]

  • Holiday Concert and Trivia

    Featured
    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Let’s get festive!! Come join us for a night of awesome music and trivia and spend the night enjoying the company of others CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Winter One-Day Camps

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    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Winter day camps are the perfect way to spend some quality time with friends over the winter break! Each day there will be games, characters, and fun activities! Each day is different, so choose more than one! December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 Ages 19-49 Cost […]

    $40

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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  • Ask an Expert: Beyond the RDSP

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events "Ask an Expert - Beyond the RDSP: Financial Planning for People with Disabilities", will feature a speaker from Plan Institute, Disability Alliance BC, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, and Disability Without Poverty. We will be discussing the Canada Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit, other disability […]

  • Science World: Sensory Friendly Mornings

    Featured Recurring
    Science World 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Sensory Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–10am. Volume levels and exhibit operations will return to their usual settings at […]

  • BCPF Panel Presentation: Self-Advocacy, Leadership Skills & Group Facilitation Skills

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    Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn from leaders in the People First movement in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the skills needed for group facilitation and leadership opportunities. We'll […]

    Free

  • It’s Never Too Late: Healing Parent-Child Relational Stress Using Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events When we experience relationship challenges with our children, it can be stressful for all involved, leaving parents confused, frustrated, even walking on eggshells. This one-hour presentation will provide techniques to support parents to heal relational ruptures with kids and teens using an emotion-focused approach. Come together with other […]

  • Different Minds Academy – Dinosaur Theme

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events FOR NEURODIVERSE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES JOIN US VIRTUALLY FOR DANCE LESSONS, MAGIC, SCIENCE AND YOGA November 27th: Dinosaur theme Below is the schedule of events:11-11:15 - Welcome11:15-11:25 - Dance with Jacqueline11:25-11:35 - Breakout Room #111:35-11:55 - Magic with Kel (ModernMagic by Kelvin Ng)11:55-12:05 […]

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