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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 – Williams Lake

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    Central Cariboo Arts Center - Graham Kelsey Room 90 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC, Canada

    We are excited to be visiting your community and invite all families covered by CYSN as well as youth and self advocates to attend. Visit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. Please create a separate registration for each person attending. Also use this sheet if you are not attending in person but still […]

  • Family Voices Project – Quesnel

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    Quesnel Child Development Center 300- 488 McLean Street, Quesnel, BC, Canada

    We are excited to be visiting your community and invite all families covered by CYSN as well as youth and self advocates to attend. Visit the Family Voices Homepage for more information bit.ly/FVproject. Please create a separate registration for each person attending. Also use this registration form if you are not attending in person but […]

  • 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

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Early Years and School Age Navigation

    Featured Recurring

    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. […]

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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  • Real Talk: LGBTQ Zoom Hangout

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This is an LGBTQ friendly event, hosted on Zoom. LGBTQ folks with cognitive disabilities (or folks with cognitive disabilities who are questioning or curious about their gender and / or orientation) meet using the Zoom app.   CLICK TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE   Everybody has questions about dating, […]

  • Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT Superheros

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    Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    The DeviANTs” are an inclusive theatrical co-op of adult artists with disabilities. They have been performing live in Victoria for eight years, using improvisation, music, and collective collaboration to build exciting, hilarious and profound content. Their original hit musical, “The Great Big Show” sold over 1,100 tickets at the MacPherson Theatre in 2018. “Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT […]

  • SelfAdvocateNET 101

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    Selfadvocatenet.ca is hosting a event! Learn to Access selfadvocatenet website Connect with other self-advocates across BC Learn about equal web access, diversity, inclusion and affordability   Email to register

  • Musical Explorations!

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    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Music therapy is a practice in which a professional uses music to help individuals comfortably grow, express, explore, and play. Music can address emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs in a fun, exciting and engaging way! Each session is an hour-long, and welcomes individuals with any musical […]

  • How to Tell Your Story as a Self Advocate | IN-PERSON

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

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Explore self-advocacy through storytelling. What does that mean physically (breath and body), what does it mean intellectually (write & deliver a succinct and powerful version of you!). This experience is in Partnership with Disability Without Poverty. Join us In-person at the Curiko Studio - 4924 Imperial St, Burnaby […]

  • Summer of Disco

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    Join Andrew for an hour of disco music and dancing. Together let's get groovy and have some fun. This will be a 4 part series looking at different themes in disco music. Andrew has put together a playlist of disco music. Listen to a bunch of this style of music and feel free to dance […]

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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  • American Sign Language at Home: A Family Curriculum

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    Get ready to dive into the world of Sign Language learning! Visit our website and scroll down to find abundant, exciting information that awaits you. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and connect our national sign language.  It is ideal for newly formed families. Each lesson includes routine theme-based vocabulary, practice in expressing sentences, practice in understanding […]

  • Conversational ASL skills (10 weeks)

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    Get ready to dive into the world of Sign Language learning! Visit our website and scroll down to find abundant, exciting information that awaits you. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and connect our national sign language.  Date: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm starting April 2, 2025 Contact info: Anita Lehman at    REGISTER HERE   There is no […]

  • Tuned In, Worn Out: The Real Deal on Listening Fatigue

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    This powerful session dives into the hidden exhaustion behind constant listening and communication—especially for those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. From the mental load of processing sound to its impact on daily life, Erin and Wanda will explore why listening fatigue is real and share practical strategies to lighten the load. Interpreters will be provided! Meet Your Presenters: […]

  • LEISURE FAIR 2025!

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    Sunset Community Centre 6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

    JOIN US AT OUR UPCOMING LEISURE FAIR 2025! Explore and meet providers of Lower Mainland recreation activities for CHILDREN & YOUTH with disabilities. Children are welcome to attend! Visit our Play Zone when you drop in! SUNSET COMMUNITY CENTRE (GYM) 6810 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5X 0A1   For more information, contact Shixin Gao at […]

  • #DeafParentsDay

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    Deaf Children's Society of BC 200-7355 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    The last Sunday in April is #DeafParentsDay, honouring amazing deaf parents! Children of Deaf Adults International Inc. Join us for a celebration at the Early Literacy Foundation's playgroup this Wednesday and Saturday! ASL interpreters have been booked for both playgroups. Check out this video! https://youtu.be/GmWTwduNOGI RSVP

    Free

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