Events Calendar

Name: FASD Series | A Conversation With RCY About the Excluded Report
Start: 2021-11-01T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2021-11-01T20:30:00-07:00

This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

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.

October 2021
Becoming an FSI Volunteer

Featured October 20, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

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 […]
Self Injurious Behaviour

October 25, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a Child with Self Injurious Behaviours? Do you sometimes feel alone on this journey? Would you like to meet other families like you? At FSI we […]
Questions About CLBC Respite?

Featured October 25, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Jessica Humphrey from CLBC will join us to […]
Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve

Featured October 27, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle – Intake Workers from MSDPR on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process. Guest Speaker: Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle - MSDPR Intake Workers Click […]
November 2021
Waitlists – Assessments or Services

Featured November 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT Recurring

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
FASD Series | A Conversation With RCY About the Excluded Report

Featured November 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]

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.

July 2024
Aging Caregivers

Featured July 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

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 July 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT 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
Challenging Behaviours

Featured July 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

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

Featured July 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT 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
Aging Caregivers

Featured July 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

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 July 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PDT 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

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:

October 2021
Nelson CARE-aoke Party!

Featured October 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone who sings a song will be entered into the draw, but anyone can come watch, listen, and hang out with friends 😊 If you have a song you would like to sing, please send it to me before the event so I can have it ready to […]
“Through My Eyes” A Documentary Screening

Featured October 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

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
Wayfinders Series: Learning to Dream

Featured October 20, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Recurring

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 […]
Nelson Self-Advocacy Group Meeting

Featured October 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT Recurring

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This is a great opportunity to learn more about the group if you are thinking of joining, or voice your opinions and ideas for what the group can focus on as we begin a new season. Everyone who attends will be entered into the draw. If you have […]
Adaptive Snow Sports

Featured October 21, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events “Adaptive Snow Sports” with Tom Mooney Director of Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) non-profit society. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities, utilizing adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner to […]
Housing Rights and Self Advocacy panel

Featured October 27, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

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Virtual Event

Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about housing rights and self-advocacy? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the challenges and solutions people have found! Register by Monday, October 25th on […]

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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.

November 2021
City of Vancouver’s Accessibility Strategy

November 1, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT

Virtual Event

If you live in Vancouver and identify as a youth or young adult between the ages of 16 - 24 living with a disability, the City is interested to hear from you! What would help you to participate and feel included in your community? Join us for a conversation and help inform the creation of […]
HANG In-Person – Building Social Skills

November 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - November 27, 2021 @ 2:00 pm PDT

7270 Evans Road 7270 Evans Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia

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 […]

$400.00
Kids Brain Health Network Conference

Featured November 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm PST Recurring

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The second-ever KBHN Virtual Conference is coming your way! Let the countdown begin… We hope you can join us for this year’s conference as we celebrate the power of partnerships to foster scientific innovation and create positive change in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD). We […]

$25 – $200
How to Avoid Ableism in Language and Communication

Featured November 9, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Virtual Event

Dear Everybody Panel Series The best way to #EndAbleism is to talk about it—and that’s what we’re doing. We’ve asked experts, the community, and those with lived-experience to share their stories to help you better understand exactly why #DearEverybody matters and how you can make a change. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Expert Talks | Families As Experts

Featured November 10, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm PST

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families As Experts A panel of family members talk about their experience accompanying their loved ones through their journey in mental health and substance use. Facilitated by Isabella Mori, Family Support and Involvement Coordinator, Community, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, VCH. Join us for our zoom meetings […]
Family-Centred Practice from the Perspective of Aboriginal Infant and Child Development Programs

Featured November 17, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events November 2021 is National Indigenous Disability Awareness month and the Virtual Learning Series will feature Family-centered practice from the perspective of Aboriginal infant and child development programs. This one-hour virtual session will introduce participants to the core principles and foundational ideas of family-centered practice, as applied by Aboriginal Infant […]