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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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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakersb on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who […]

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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. Our guest speakers' presentation is primarily focused on Early […]

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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: PWD Supplements

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers from MSDPR for our zoom presentation to learn about PWD Supplements and other services available to your youth.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting […]

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Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor

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 […]

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FASD Themed Series: The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT

Please join Tammy Roberts, Leesa Myers and Sandra Noel from The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT to discuss the 4Y and 4Y Justice Programs.  The 4Y Program began in June 2019 due to the apparent need for direct support for young people with PAE and FASD as they transition into adulthood. In Yellowknife, the […]

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Transitioning to Adulthood Series: STADD

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be transitioning out of high school soon? Please join the Family Support Institute and special guest speakers Julie Thiele and Darlene Issac Navigators from STADD (Services to Adults with Development Disabilities) on our upcoming zoom […]

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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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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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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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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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 […]

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: .

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Boundaries and Personal Space

Join Lynnetta, for an hour of information and conversation around boundaries/personal space. We will be talking about what this means, why it is important and how you can respect yours and other boundaries and personal space. Join the meeting though Google Meets by clicking here

Game Chat

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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Game Chat, hosted by Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking here

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Photography and Disability

Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is hosted by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre. This group is facilitated by and for people with disabilities. The next group is Thursday, March 17th “Photography and Disability” with Darrell Hyatt.  ASL […]

Spring Step Challenge

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events There will be prizes drawn throughout the event, as well as a prize for the winning team and winning individual! Register for $20 per person by clicking the link below Start tracking your steps on March 21st! You can use this handy Step Conversion Guide to count steps for various […]

Get Down and Boogie

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get down and boogie, hosted by Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here

Crafting with Tami

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Crafting with Tami, hosted by Speak Up Self Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking here

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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Early Reading and Writing Skills with Lucile Denys

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Resource person: Carlye McCloy-Brown Location: Program Space | 191 E 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E5 Description: Join us for this Bilingual Interactive Family Workshop with Orthopedagogue Lucile Denys (English/ French) This is a FREE workshop looking at early Reading & Writing Skills. Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an […]

Better Connections: An Interactive Workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This Worlds Ours Centre is hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Behavior Consultant Michelle de Beer. This is a FREE workshop to discover how to help your Child Build Deeper, more Genuine Connections in just 1 activity each day- 7 Days, 7 Ways Bring your child with you to […]

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Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This World’s Ours Centre is hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) This workshop will explore Sensory Processing. Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to continue to develop these ideas together at […]

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Better Connections: An Interactive Workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Meaningful Connections FREE We are hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Behavior Consultant Michelle de Beer. This is a FREE workshop to discover how to help your Child Build Deeper, more Genuine Connections in just 1 activity each day- 7 Days, 7 Ways Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an […]

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Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) This workshop will explore Sensory Processing. Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to  continue to develop these ideas […]

$10

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Canadian Health and Well-Being In Developmental Disabilities

February 8 - 9, 2023 | Digital Conference Improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability The Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference is an inter-professional conference where health care providers and community partners connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, promising and effective practices […]

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