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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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Recipes for Respite: Finding Respite Workers

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]

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Newly Diagnosed Autism

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 […]

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Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 02: Safety: Equipment or Medication?

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly discuss the general approach to assessing and managing SIB, at what point parents might consider using protective equipment and medications, and […]

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FASD Series: Whitecrow Village

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Whitecrow Village is a unique organization comprised of adults who live with FASD and others. Whitecrow Village demonstrates the gifts of persons who live with FASD and ways that families and communities can enhance the prevention of FASD and build a healthier society for all people. We are […]

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Wayfinders Series: Learning to Dream

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Wayfinders Facilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to […]

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Becoming an FSI Volunteer

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences, skills, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the […]

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

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 […]

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Aging Caregivers

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. […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

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 […]

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Challenging Behaviours

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 […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

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 […]

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Aging Caregivers

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 with Tami

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events hosted by Kamloops Speak Up Self-Advocacy Awareness (SUSA) Society CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM

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Elections Workshop: Know Your Rights & Vote!

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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A federal election has been called for Monday, September 20, 2021.  BC People First wants to help you feel ready to vote and know your voting rights! Join Presenters and BCPF Members Jo-Anne Gauthier and David Sherritt on Zoom to learn all about our right to vote and […]

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Adult Social Clubs – Fall Session #1

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Due to high demand of our Social Clubs, you may only register for one day a week. Choose Monday OR Wednesday. Mondays: Sept 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 18, 25 Wednesdays: Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20 Ages 19-49 Cost $60 CLICK HERE TO […]

$60
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Music and Dance Classes

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We’ve combined our music and dance classes, so you get twice as much fun in one hour! We’ll be playing games like the much loved “Rhythm Master”, and focus on different styles of dance. Sept 14 – Nov 30 - (12 weeks) Ages 19-49 Cost $150 CLICK HERE TO […]

$150
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Game Chat

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events hosted by Kamloops Speaking Up Self-Advocacy Awareness Society (SUSA) Join through Zoom Meeting by clicking here

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Art Classes Session #1

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to the highlight of your week! Using a mix of our imagination and some wonderful stories, we will create incredible images of worlds previously unimagined to us. We’ll spend some time learning about emotions and relationships, artists from around the world, and Canadian Indigenous history. And of […]

$60

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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Holding Hope Support Group

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BC Families. Do you live in a rural area with limited resources and are supporting a loved one with problematic substance use? Please join our provincial virtual Holding Hope support group offered by Moms Stop the Harm Supporting, connecting, sharing without stigma For further registration and information contact JOIN MEETING HERE

HANG In-Person – Building Social Skills: Prince George

Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. 1655 9th Ave, Prince George, BC 1655 9th Ave, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Our Helping Adolescents Network and Grow: H.A.N.G. style groups are designed to be fun social environments where teen peers with Diverse Abilities get together to network with others who share common interests. Each session includes structured greeting activities, group activity planning, gentle in-the-moment coaching, and feedback on observed […]

$375.00
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In the Know | Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up as Anger

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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Every month, we host events for families called ‘in the know’. We come together and share experiences and strategies that help in the hard moments. We help focus on strengthening our understanding and connection with our kids. Join us as we answer questions families have asked about the […]

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Home Sharing Quality of Life feedback sessions | CLBC

Virtual Event

CLBC continues to work on ways Home Sharing can make a positive difference in people’s lives. We have learned that improving the way we measure quality of life outcomes for people living in home sharing arrangements is an important step. To make sure we approach this in ways that includes the experience of people involved […]

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Benefits and Credits Presentation | CRA

Virtual Event

Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Canada child benefit, Disability tax credit, Child disability benefit, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit, and the Canada Workers Benefit. If you do your taxes […]

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FASD | Transition to Adulthood

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Key areas to consider for the Transition to Adulthood Areas to be discussed: -Stable and Supportive team -Creating a consistent & structured environment -Finances (Income and Budgeting) -Housing -Medical, mental health & addiction services -Life skills & Community engagement -Employment -Crisis plan CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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