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.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Peer Support. Community, Resources. There’s an entire community of people out there to connect with and share your experiences with! ~ “It is nice to just sit with people who get it” ~ FSIBC Volunteer Resource Parent Daniel Allen The family Support Institute of BC (FSIBC) is the […]
Please join Tammy Roberts, Leesa Myers and Sandra Noel from The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT to discuss the 4Y and 4Y Justice Programs. The 4Y Program began in June 2019 due to the apparent need for direct support for young people with PAE and FASD as they transition into adulthood. In Yellowknife, the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be transitioning out of high school soon? Please join the Family Support Institute and special guest speakers Julie Thiele and Darlene Issac Navigators from STADD (Services to Adults with Development Disabilities) on our upcoming zoom […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children ages 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. Each month we will feature a new topic and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Family Hang Outs are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together and have a conversation for support, camaraderie, inspiration, trouble-shooting, and sharing what’s hard. Some of these sessions are by theme/topic and others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join us on January the 10th to hear Jacqueline Pei discuss Towards Healthy Outcomes (THO), a framework for intervention with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Jacqueline will review the assumptions central to this model, and the rationale for adopting a ‘healthy development’ lens as we […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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:
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events "Ask an Expert - Beyond the RDSP: Financial Planning for People with Disabilities", will feature a speaker from Plan Institute, Disability Alliance BC, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, and Disability Without Poverty. We will be discussing the Canada Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit, other disability […]
Science World
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sensory Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–10am. Volume levels and exhibit operations will return to their usual settings at […]
Britannia Community Centre
1661 Napier St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Get in your costume for this annual Halloween parade experience in East Vancouver! Meet Sarah (in her Curiko hat and alien costume) and Steph at the front entrance to Britannia Community Centre at 6:45pm so we can head to the Parade of Lost Souls together! (Please be on time as the parade starts at 7pm […]
Meet up with fellow nature lovers and walk together in Stanley Park! Meet up in person for a short group hike exploring and getting comfortable in the beautiful Lower Mainland nature. We will meet at Spokes Bicycle Rental and walk to Stanley Park from there! Hike Details Meeting Location Dress for the weather - bring […]
Join us for this live interview series with a different artist every time! We'll learn more about their creative journey and have time for questions! At our next Artist Spotlight on Tuesday Nov.8, we're meeting artist Nicole Heddema, who also works with "Artists Helping Artists". Learn more about her art journey and her work with […]
Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn from leaders in the People First movement in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the skills needed for group facilitation and leadership opportunities. We'll […]
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.
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events "Ask an Expert - Beyond the RDSP: Financial Planning for People with Disabilities", will feature a speaker from Plan Institute, Disability Alliance BC, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, and Disability Without Poverty. We will be discussing the Canada Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit, other disability […]
Science World
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sensory Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–10am. Volume levels and exhibit operations will return to their usual settings at […]
Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn from leaders in the People First movement in BC? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the skills needed for group facilitation and leadership opportunities. We'll […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events When we experience relationship challenges with our children, it can be stressful for all involved, leaving parents confused, frustrated, even walking on eggshells. This one-hour presentation will provide techniques to support parents to heal relational ruptures with kids and teens using an emotion-focused approach. Come together with other […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events FOR NEURODIVERSE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES JOIN US VIRTUALLY FOR DANCE LESSONS, MAGIC, SCIENCE AND YOGA November 27th: Dinosaur theme Below is the schedule of events:11-11:15 - Welcome11:15-11:25 - Dance with Jacqueline11:25-11:35 - Breakout Room #111:35-11:55 - Magic with Kel (ModernMagic by Kelvin Ng)11:55-12:05 […]
Join CLBC’s Open Board Meetings Individuals, family members and service providers are invited to join our next CLBC open Board meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, November 30. Meetings are open to the public and the CLBC Board welcomes any person wishing to attend meetings as an observer, and also sets […]
You are invited to attend an online presentation by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions on Thursday, October 20, at 12 noon. The topic of the presentation will be A Pathway to Hope—BC's new plan to begin transforming the province's mental health and substance use service system. The new strategy lays out the government's […]
Hosted by Speaking Up Self Advocacy Society (SUSA), Krystian is presenting his newsletter and he will be discussing how his newsletter has been successful during these past 9 years! For more information about this event, click here. SUSA want to hear from you and get you connected! You can find out about upcoming events […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join Moms Stop the Harm as we host a “Grief Conference - Healing After a Substance Use Related Passing” from October 26 - 28th, 2022. Families, grief supporters and professionals are invited to attend this important conference as we speak to the immeasurable grief families are experiencing […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events "Ask an Expert - Beyond the RDSP: Financial Planning for People with Disabilities", will feature a speaker from Plan Institute, Disability Alliance BC, the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society, and Disability Without Poverty. We will be discussing the Canada Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit, other disability […]
Sensory Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8–10am. Volume levels and exhibit operations will return to their usual settings at […]
Get in your costume for this annual Halloween parade experience in East Vancouver! Meet Sarah (in her Curiko hat and alien costume) and Steph at the front entrance to Britannia Community Centre at 6:45pm so we can head to the Parade of Lost Souls together! (Please be on time as the parade starts at 7pm […]
Meet up with fellow nature lovers and walk together in Stanley Park! Meet up in person for a short group hike exploring and getting comfortable in the beautiful Lower Mainland nature. We will meet at Spokes Bicycle Rental and walk to Stanley Park from there! Hike Details Meeting Location Dress for the weather - bring […]