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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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  • 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

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    Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.

  • Learn About Support Worker Central

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to post a job, […]

  • 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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    Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.

  • Journey Through Grief

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    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, […]

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 […]

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  • Newly Diagnosed Autism

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    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 […]

  • Gender Marvelous

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    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 […]

    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 […]

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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  • N PERSON | Real Talk, Real World: Sexual Health Clinic Tour

    Sexual Health Clinic 3550 Hastings St E, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events For our first Real Talk: Real World event, we'll be taking a free, private group tour of a sexual health clinic! At Real Talk, Real World, we go out into the community and build on learning we've gained in our Real Talk Hangouts. For our first Real Talk, […]

  • IN PERSON – A Party for Everyone

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

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events You are invited to an IN PERSON party at the Curiko Studio. This is an opportunity to have fun and celebrate. Relive your favorite childhood party memories such as musical chairs, pin the tail on the donkey, and silly races. This event is all about having fun and […]

  • Friday Night Music with Raymond

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    Hosted by Self Advocates of the Rockies (SAOR)   Click on this link to join through Google Meets: Meet - ifh-frfu-ybf (google.com)

  • A Success Story, By Krystian Shaw- founder of the Kamloops Self Advocate Newsletter

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    BIG little Science Centre 458 Seymour St, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

    Hosted by Speaking Up Self Advocacy Society (SUSA), Krystian is presenting his newsletter and he will be discussing how his newsletter has been successful during these past 9 years!  For more information about this event, click here.    SUSA want to hear from you and get you connected! You can find out about upcoming events […]

  • 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

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    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 […]

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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  • Leisure Fair 2024 | Save the Date

    Sunset Community Centre 6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

    Explore Lower Mainland recreation activities for children and youth with disabilities. Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, Vancouver BC V5X 0A1  

  • Understanding Self-Injurious Behaviours

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Self-injurious behaviours (SIBs) frequently occur in children and adolescents with neurodiversities and developmental disabilities. There are multiple reasons a person may be engaging in SIBs and it can be difficult to know how best to support the individual to stop causing themselves injury. This presentation will provide an […]

  • Mandarin Autism Support Meeting 自闭症支持-中文家长会议

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for this online Chinese parents support meeting facilitated by Sissy Lei, ASN'S Mandarin-speaking Parent Information Agent, who can share valuable insights on how to successfully implement and manage quality treatment programs and access the right support systems for your child diagnosed with Autism. 欢迎参加ASN线上中文家长支持会议，会议由ASN的中文家长资讯助理-Sissy Lei主持。她将分享有关如何成功开展和管理高质量的干预计划，及如何为我们自闭症谱系障碍孩子获取更合适的支持！ April […]

  • 2024 Down Syndrome Film Festival

    James Cowan Theatre 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The second Down Syndrome Film Festival will showcase three films featuring people with Down syndrome in leading roles, including Color My World with Love, Chicken, and CrossRoad: Where Down Syndrome Meets Autism. An audience Q&A with some of the performers and creators will follow.   CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS   Tickets […]

  • Autism: Recognizing the Importance of Regulation and Connection

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Presentation: Children with autism have a high tendency to struggle with regulation. Feeling over-stimulated by their environment or having language delays are just two examples of why they may have emotional difficulties. In this presentation, we will learn how regulation and connection needs to happen before reason. How […]

  • Saturday Showcase : Disabled Voices

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Celebrate disabled voices and hear from authors with lived experience in this special reading followed by a panel discussion. Authors Keiko Honda, Rachelle Rasolofo-Czerwinki, and Jennie Chantal Duguay will each read from their work and take questions. ACCESS EVENT HERE   Keiko Honda is a scientist, writer, community organizer […]

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