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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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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. […]

  • 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

  • Complex Health

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    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 […]

  • 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

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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  • Friendly Feedback Sessions

    If you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation, slide deck, article, training materials, poster, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project, or you can join us as an observer to […]

  • How to Garden: Learning about Plants

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Have you ever been curious about gardening? Join Elizabeth to talk about how plants in the garden grow. During this online experience, we'll plan gardening activities to do together over the summer months. Are you interested in working in a garden with Elizabeth over the summer? If so, […]

  • Self Advocacy Connections | In Person

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

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you want your voice heard? Then, join us for an hour of socialization and advocacy. We will write letters, make phone calls, and have our voices heard. Once a month we will meet to We will write letters, make phone calls, and have our voices heard. This […]

  • Health Initiative for Men Clinic Tour

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    HIM Health Initiative For Men 1033 Davie St #416, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Gay, bisexual, transgender and queer guys with cognitive disabilities get an after-hours tour of Health Initiative for Men's Davie St. Clinic and hear about their services. We'll meet outside the front door of HIM's Davie St. offices. We'll tour their sexual health clinic. We'll ask questions about HIM's […]

  • Chicken: An Inclusive Short Film

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for an exclusive screening of the short film Chicken starring Leo Award winning actor Aaron Waddingham, who happens to have Down syndrome. Following the film, take part in a live Q&A with Aaron and Lucy McNulty, writer, director, and co-star of Chicken. I am an award-winning […]

  • Travel Around the World Through Music! Artist Highlight Series

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]

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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  • What To Do When Your Child Is Excluded From School

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    Thousands of students with disabilities across Canada are experiencing involuntary partial-day schooling or full school exclusion. Join Inclusive Education Canada in conversation with Lila Refaie from ARCH Disability Law Centre as we inform families of their children's rights and provide concrete suggestions to advocate for children experiencing exclusion. Lila was called to the bar in […]

  • Punjabi Interpreted: Intro to the RDSP Webinar

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    Language shouldn't be a barrier to getting important financial support. We offer interpreted webinars about the DTC, RDSP, and other disability planning considerations. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ RDSP Level 1 ਵੈਬੀਨਾਰ: ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ, ਜਨਵਰੀ 28, 2026/RDSP Level 1 Webinar in Punjabi Level 1: RDSP ਵੈਬੀਨਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜੋ RDSP ਦੀਆਂ ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਸਿੱਖਣਾ […]

  • Purple Jam Improv: A Neurodiverse Improv Troupe 18+

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    Green Thumb Theatre 5522 McKinnon Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    This winter we're offering a program called Purple Jam Improv: A Neurodiverse Improv Troupe. The program is for adults who enjoy acting and would be interested in connecting, creating and collaborating with others through team-building activities, modified theatre exercises and adapted improv games (and plenty of shared laughter). This 8-week program runs from February 4 to March 25 Learn […]

  • ASL Interpreted: DTC Webinar

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    The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit that can help reduce the amount of taxes owed by a person with a disability or someone who supports them. It is also a gateway benefit that gives access to the Canada Disability Benefit and RDSP. This webinar was created with our partners at […]

  • Navigating the Hidden Job Market

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    Looking for a job can be especially challenging for people with disabilities, particularly when many opportunities are never advertised publicly. You might wonder, how do people find these hidden jobs? What does effective networking look like? How can I approach someone about a job that isn’t posted online? In this webinar, we’ll answer these questions […]

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

    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-Cindy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！如需咨询，请发送邮件至 与我们联系。 Join us for this online Chinese parents support meeting facilitated by Cindy, ASN's Cantonese and 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. 2025年6月会议主题：如何在家打 造专业级干预, 每个进步都刻骨铭心 分享嘉宾：Sophie 将分享她为儿子实施干预的亲身经验与心得。 此外，我们还将进行开放式讨论，分享家长们在育儿过程中遇到的困难与挑战！ 欢迎各位家长积极参与，互相交流经验与支持！ June 2025 Topic: […]

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