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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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FSI Learning Explorations – Intermediate/Advanced Minecraft Social Party

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events This session is reserved for youth ages 9-17 Limited Enrollment - max 15 participants Registration closes June 7, 2021 Want to show off your Minecraft skills and play with others who love the game? We will be playing on a modded RPG server where you can explore […]

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Families Receiving Nursing Supports

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events This FSI hangout is for families and caregivers who receive or have been discharged from Direct Nursing Support Respite (RSS). Together we are stronger you are not alone. ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self-advocates only ** […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.   Click Here to Register!    Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]

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FASD Series – Finding Strength and Hope: Stories of Lives Affected by FASD

Online British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This session will explore how stories connect and teach us to see the world differently. To REGISTER for this session click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-6rrDIrHdcDL3V4BA84Y8vFgsOSe3JQ Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is […]

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 Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.   Click Here to Register!    Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

About FSI – Prince Rupert

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

Recipes for Respite

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 […]

About FSI – Terrace

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

About FSI – Kitimat

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Want to connect with other parents and caregivers like you? They’re out there! Through the BC Family Support Institute, you can connect to a peer-support program that connects you to parents living a similar narrative as yours. Join us to learn about the Family Support Institute of BC, […]

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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DIY Stickers with Kimberley

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Kimberly and learn DIY Stickers! What you'll need: -Parchment paper -Normal white paper -Glue stick -Scissors -Masking tape -Pencil crayons Click below to join or call +1 289 349 9404 and enter PIN 456 104 362#: https://meet.google.com/ydk-javb-xao

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Visual Impairment

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Attend through Zoom by clicking here

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Hello Summer!

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Susan and Kimberly this month to talk about "Summer Holiday"'! CLICK BELOW TO JOIN or CALL +1 587 687 4279 and enter PIN: 153 319 824# meetsmeet.google.com/atz-qehh-vta

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Ray’s Retro Friday Night Music

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join with Google Meets by clicking here Need help? Email

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Trivia Night!

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A fun trivia night with Self Advocacy Leadership Network. Come show your knowledge! Register through Eventbright: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fun-trivia-night-tickets-156196972349?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&keep_tld=1

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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AdvoCon 2021

Virtual Event

BCEdAccess' 7th annual education advocacy conference. BCEdAccess is proud to present our 7th annual education advocacy conference! Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 22nd to Sunday, Sept. 26th for workshops, panels, and presentations for parents, guardians, educators, self-advocates, and supporters of students with disabilities and complex learners. ASL interpretation and CART captioning for all sessions. CLICK […]

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows – Art Studio Tour

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour celebrates Culture Days with a “Mini” Art Tour. Join us on a self-guided tour of local art studios in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Saturday, Sept. 25th and Sunday, Sept. 26th 10 AM - 4 PM Visit the artists in-person in […]

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“Through My Eyes” A Documentary Screening

Virtual Event

Miss Us On The Red Carpet? We had such an amazing time at the in-person screening of "Through My Eyes" that we have decided to do it again -- this time virtually! Due to popular demand (not to mention the fact that we had such a blast hosting the in-person event), we are very excited […]

$10

Inclusion Art Show

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Paintings • Pottery • Glasswork • Photography Browse and purchase the work from artists with diverse abilities. Online sales available from October 21-28. The INCLUSION Art Show is hosted by posAbilities - an innovative non-profit assisting people to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We partner with the community to provide […]

Stress Awareness and Self-Regulation for Ourselves and Our Children

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events During this presentation we will look at what stress is, what happens in our brain and body when we experience stress, and why stress results in certain behaviours. Stress awareness is an ongoing process that involves gaining a deeper understanding of the science related to stress, then personalizing […]

$49

Creating a Common Approach and Language to Supporting Self-Regulation in Children and Adults in their Lives

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Stress makes it difficult for the brain to work as well as it does when calm, happy, and relaxed. When someone experiences stress, it causes ‘alarms’ in the different parts of the brain. My Curious Brain was written to spark children’s curiosity about how their brain works. It also […]

$60

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