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.
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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 […]
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […]
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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:
Britannia Community Centre
1661 Napier St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Get in your costume for this annual Halloween parade experience in East Vancouver! Meet Sarah (in her Curiko hat and alien costume) and Steph at the front entrance to Britannia Community Centre at 6:45pm so we can head to the Parade of Lost Souls together! (Please be on time as the parade starts at 7pm […]
Meet up with fellow nature lovers and walk together in Stanley Park! Meet up in person for a short group hike exploring and getting comfortable in the beautiful Lower Mainland nature. We will meet at Spokes Bicycle Rental and walk to Stanley Park from there! Hike Details Meeting Location Dress for the weather - bring […]
Join us for this live interview series with a different artist every time! We'll learn more about their creative journey and have time for questions! At our next Artist Spotlight on Tuesday Nov.8, we're meeting artist Nicole Heddema, who also works with "Artists Helping Artists". Learn more about her art journey and her work with […]
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 […]
Come join Geoffrey as he teaches how to cook healthy food. When: November 16, 1pm-2pm PST/ 2pm-3pm MST Where: For more information you can email: or call (250) 572-6009
Alternative Creation Studio
1659 Venables Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join a Radical Care Space, in person! Come by to make something with clay and share stories with others. Hosted at Alternatives Gallery (1659 Venables St) by community-based artist, Aaniya Asrani. You are invited to join a co-creation space that is designed to contemplate notions of care. The […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When your child is experiencing difficulty in the school system, it is up to you, the parent to offer solutions. Nancy Walton, Executive Director of Autism Support Network and speaker in our video series will give examples of quality school programs so that parents can better identify what to ask for. She will then offer […]
Sunnyhill Health Centre
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, Canada
Camp Sunny SPARK is a drop-off day camp designed specifically for children aged 6- 12 affected by hemiplegia. Following a successful initial run in January, we are pleased to offer two additional sessions this summer. Each session is a five-day program, scheduled for the weeks of July 8 and July 15, from 9 AM to […]