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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 – Dawson Creek

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    Northern Lights College - CCET Room 11401 8th Street, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

    Dawson Creek 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 […]

  • 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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    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 & ADHD Lived Experience “Tell us how you really feel BC!” – Chilliwack | IN-PERSON

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    Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC, Canada

    The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) and the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC are working in partnership to host this day of in-person community conversations in Chilliwack. LOCATION: AUGUST 24, 2024 Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould St Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6 AVAILABLE SESSIONS: Family Voices Project SESSION #1 - 10:30am - 1:00pm Family Voices Project […]

    Free

  • Journey Through Grief

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    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-judgemental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]

  • Family Voices Project – Masset, Haida Gwaii

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    Howard Phillips Community Hall 1590 Cook Street, Masset, BC, Canada

    Haida Gwaii 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 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Newly Diagnosed Autism

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    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 […]

  • 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 […]

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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  • Kello Inclusive Presentation

    Edmonton-based talent agency exclusively represents disabled and neurodiverse talent. To register for this ZOOM event please call 250-572-6009

  • Real Talk, Real World: Little Sister’s Book and Art Emporium Store Tour | In-Person

    Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium 1238 Davie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One of the store staff will conduct a slow-paced tour for us, showing us products, explaining how some things work, and sharing stories of the store's significant place in Vancouver's LGBTQ history. The store will be open during the tour, so bring along some money if you'd like […]

  • “Follow Your Curiosity” Experience

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Discover the joy of following your curiosity! We'll share stories from our group and from special guests of how this curiosity practice can lead to very fascinating people, places, skills and experiences. We'll also learn how to follow our curiosity in ways that will build our sense of […]

  • Knitting Hour

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    Whether you are new to knitting or experienced like Elizabeth, join us for a creative stitching session! During this experience, we will talk about knitting. Elizabeth will demonstrate how to do a couple of stitches and show some knitted things. JOIN THE EXPERIENCE What to bring? Any knitting projects you have in the go! If […]

  • Getting Our Voices Heard! Self-Advocates Learning & Taking Action Together

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    Civic Hotel 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

    We will be learning leadership skills, sharing stories, playing games, networking, connecting, and having lunch together. This event is being hosted by BC People First Society (BCPF) and the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN). We hope you can join us. We will be learning leadership skills, enjoying presentations, sharing stories, playing games, networking, connecting, and having lunch together. […]

  • Inclusive Career & Hiring Event

    Agricultural Hall 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada

    The event will be featuring local businesses in the community that are looking for employees, as well as providing the opportunity to highlight the various supports, services and training available to Job Seekers and Employers through WorkBC. We will be highlighting inclusion groups — People with disabilities specifically, there will be onsite exhibitors from organizations […]

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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  • Connections Hour

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    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 […]

  • ADHD – The Real Deal | Comox Valley

    Mark Isfeld Secondary 1551 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay, BC, Canada

    There are many myths about ADHD and it can be hard to understand how to support our kids who have ADHD. Join us as we listen to Dr. Don Duncan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, dispel the myths, learn how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does, and talk about medications for ADHD. […]

  • Navigating ASD Through Adolescence

    Adolescence is a challenging period for any individual, but it can be especially complex for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). During this time, both boys and girls must navigate the physical changes of puberty, increasingly demanding academic pressures, and evolving social dynamics, including friendships and romantic relationships. Girls, in particular, face distinct difficulties in […]

  • 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 […]

  • A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health | Agassiz

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    Kent Elementary School 7285 McCullough Rd, Agassiz, BC, Canada

    How much time should our kids spend on technology? How can we set boundaries that don’t create conflict? Learn some practical solutions to our everyday concerns and challenges around our kids’ use of screens and their mental health. Join us as we learn from Dr. Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Productivity Researcher, Speaker, Author and […]

  • Honouring the Caregiver | A Wellness and Self-care Workshop for First Nations Caregivers

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    Pacific Autism Family Centre 3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada

    Join us for a FREE two-day self-care workshop for caregivers of children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The event will be facilitated by Dr. Grant Bruno and Louis Busch and supported by Elder Bruce Robinson. This will be an in-person event and lunch will be provided. REGISTER HERE Please complete this time-sensitive form so that we will know who […]

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