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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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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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Navigating the Early Years

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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 […]

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Education Themed Series

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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 […]

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FASD Series: YWCA Crabtree Corner with Wanda Pelletier

We are excited to host Wanda Pelletier from the YWCA Crabtree Corner. Wanda Pelletier has been working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the past 24 years with YWCA Crabtree Corner Community Resource Centre. For the past 13 years, she has been supporting children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families. Wanda will […]

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Navigating the Early Years

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events 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 circle and share and encourage each other. OCTOBER 12 TOPIC: Transitioning from summer months to September […]

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Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor

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 peer-to-peer disability organization/community for families […]

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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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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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 […]

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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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Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey of raising our queer, gender-diverse and/or Two-Spirit children and youth. Join the conversation, find strength and encouragement, and connect with a network of families who […]

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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 Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather […]

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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Care-aoke Party on Zoom!

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We’re doing our best to keep your days merry & bright (under the weight of all the snow!) this winter. Do a solo or singalong with the group! CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Email for more information or to request a song in advance

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Trivia Champions

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you want to be a Trivia Champion? Or maybe you’re already a master of trivia? Join your new host Riley in this gameshow-style event to learn, have fun, and show off your knowledge! How to Join: Click to join. The password to all events is “LSonline”

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All About Anime

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join host Kimberly to introduce yourself and be assigned an anime for the next meeting. Next meeting date will be agreed upon everyone there. Anime online: https://m.wcostream.com/ Google meets: https://meet.google.com/eau-adwb-kfx For help or more information, call: +1 778-747-6399

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Real Talk: Starter Talks

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do I let my family know that I want to date? How can I make sex safer? What is consent? It’s totally normal. It’s also normal […]

Valentine’s Dance

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events However Valentine’s Day feels for you this year, get online and boogie down with DJ Skullface and the rest of the Nelson CARES family from 6-8pm on Thursday, February 10th! Everyone who attends will be entered to win 1 of 3 gift cards from a local business, so […]

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Art Musings

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Aaniya to create anything art-related that you have in mind! We could try out any art activity together, such as drawing portraits, colouring together, making cards, puppets, or even clay sculptures! Join me to learn something new about art, how to use certain materials and grow your […]

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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CLBC Open Board Meeting

Join CLBC’s Open Board Meetings Individuals, family members and service providers are invited to join our next CLBC open Board meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, November 30. Meetings are open to the public and the CLBC Board welcomes any person wishing to attend meetings as an observer, and also sets […]

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Supporting a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use: Education and Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Douglas College 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Concurrent disorders are mental illness and substance use disorders that occur at the same time. When this happens with youth, parents and families may need help to make sense of the situation, communicate more effectively with their loved one, and to find the most appropriate service to assist […]

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Communication Connections: Building Language and Learning in Everyday Activities for 0-5 Year Olds

An online learning opportunity for early childhood educators, childcare providers, parents, and caregivers presented by the Richmond Public Health Speech and Language Program. Webinars will be presented in English with Mandarin translation. A certificate of continuing education credit will be provided on completion of a feedback survey, if requested. For more information, call: 604 233 […]

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Project Everybody – PEBCelebratesLive!

The Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events On December 2nd, Project EveryBody invites you to attend PEBCelebratesLive! in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  This exciting event will feature an Art Show and Sale during the day where you can find incredible and affordable art pieces for yourself and loved ones […]

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Youth with Disabilities Town Hall

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We are pleased to inform you that Employment and Social Development Canada is holding a virtual Youth with Disabilities Town Hall on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11 AM to 1 PM (EST). The Town Hall will be hosted by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce […]

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ADHD – The Real Deal

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us in watching a video by Dr. Duncan, who will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD by presenting up to date scientific facts about cause, prevalence, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. Come together with other […]

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