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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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  • Family Voices Project – Terrace

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    Terrace Sportsplex - Rich McDaniels Room 3320 Kalum Street, Terrace, BC, Canada

    Terrace families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]

  • Family Voices Project – Smithers

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    Pioneer Place - Fritz Pfeiffer Room 4018 Mountainview Cresc, Smithers, BC, Canada

    Smithers families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about CYSN […]

  • 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

  • Family Voices Project – Fort Nelson

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    Fort Nelson Rec Center - Viewing Room 5500 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC, Canada

    Fort Nelson families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better about […]

  • Family Voices Project – Fort St John

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    Northern Lights College - Atrium 9820 120 Ave, Fort St John, BC, Canada

    Fort St John families and self-advocates, join the conversation and share your experience accessing services and supports for children/youth 0-18 years with support needs (CYSN services).   REGISTER NOW   We want to hear from you on questions such as: What is your experience with CYSN services and supports? What do you wish was better […]

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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  • 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

  • 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

  • Children in Care – A Group for Parents and Caregivers

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    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 […]

    Free

  • 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

    Featured Recurring

    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. […]

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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  • Creative Art Club | In Person

    Recurring
    Arrieta Art Studio 707 Front Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Each week participants will be given the space to create art works. The studio will provide 2-3 prompts and examples to spark inspiration. Or participants can use the space freely to make something of their own. Making art in a space with others often provides an opportunity to […]

  • Anime Watching + Draw Together Club

    Recurring

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you like cartoons, comics and animations? What do you think of when you hear “Anime”? Do you think Sailormoon and DragonBallZ? Did you know Anime is actually way more than that! The diversity includes tons more shows, styles, genres, all ages, themes and more! The shows we […]

  • Music Bingo Karaoke

    Recurring

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us every Friday afternoon on Zoom for a fusion of Music Bingo and Karaoke! You will be able to sing along to some of your favourite songs while checking them off our group Bingo card.   How to Join: Click to join. The password to all events […]

  • Ask a Dude

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Guys with cognitive disabilities get together to talk about dating, love, relationships, and sex with a Certified Sexual Health Educator. 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 […]

  • A World Cafe Discussion

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    Cedar Valley Mennonite Church 32860 Cherry Avenue, Mission, British Columbia, Canada

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The goal of the discussion is to identify ways to make Mission a more welcoming and inclusive community. Light refreshments & door prizes. RSVP to Arlene This is a joint project between the Mission Self Advocate Group & ESATTA (Empowering Self Advocates to Take Action)

  • Theatre Production: The Journey of Oliver Twist | In Person

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

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Together we will put on a play and transform into characters from the story of Oliver Twist. Over the course of 6 weeks, we will prepare for and put on an original play written by the tag team Grace and Sandy. We will make the costumes and the […]

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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  • 20th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale

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

    Join us for the 20th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale!   RESERVE YOUR SPOT   Date: Wednesday, October 23 Time: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre Held during Community Inclusion Month in BC, this free event is a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration in the community. Join us to experience […]

  • Connections Hour

    Featured Recurring

    The BC Self Advocacy Leadership Network and Community Living BC are launching a series of Connections Hours on Thursdays at 12:00pm (PDT). Self-advocacy leaders from across the province will be hosting these virtual connection opportunities and you’re invited to join every Thursday at 12:00pm noon to hear what’s happening around the province and share what’s going on in […]

  • Ask an Expert – RDSP and other Disability Financial Planning Considerations

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    Join this event for a moderated question and answer period facilitated by three experts from Plan Institute (PI). This webinar will focus on questions related to the registered disability saving plan (RDSP) and other disability related financial planning considerations for individuals and family caregivers.   CLICK TO REGISTER

  • Connections Hour

    Featured Recurring

    The BC Self Advocacy Leadership Network and Community Living BC are launching a series of Connections Hours on Thursdays at 12:00pm (PDT). Self-advocacy leaders from across the province will be hosting these virtual connection opportunities and you’re invited to join every Thursday at 12:00pm noon to hear what’s happening around the province and share what’s going on in […]

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s More Than Overwashing Your Hands

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    Living with OCD can present unique challenges that affect both our kids and us as families. For those living with it, simple tasks become overwhelming and disrupt daily life. Join us to discover ways to strengthen our understanding and support our kids living with OCD. Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation featuring Dr. Katherine McKenney, R. […]

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