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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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BC’s Institutional Legacy and the Emergence of the Community Living Movement

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Current services and supports for people with an intellectual disability have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression, charitable beliefs, pseudo-science, human rights and economic priorities that date back hundreds and even thousands of years. Beginning almost 200 years ago, across Canada, and later […]

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FASD SERIES | From There to Here: A Story of Courage and Hope

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Thompson and Glenda Jansen as they candidly share their lived experience; that of an individual who navigated homelessness from the age of 16 for thirty years with an undiagnosed disability (FASD), and that of the person who came into his life with unexpected advocacy and support. […]

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Tuesday Group

Virtual Event

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 […]

Journey Through Grief

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]

Journey Through Grief

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgmental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]

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Back to School: Supporting the Journey

Back-to-school season can bring many things to mind - excitement, relief, apprehension, even dread! Join FSI for a session on taming those back-to-school jitters. We will talk about managing stress and emotions for both kids and caregivers and tips for preparing for the new school year.   REGISTER HERE   Family Support Institute of BC […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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: .

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A Taste of Curiko: Make Korean Fried Chicken

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to A Taste of Curiko, I am your host Janey, and I invite you to join me as I share my recipe for Korean Fried Chicken and introduce the Curiko Community!  You will need: - Chicken wings or pieces of chicken thigh cut up, - salt & […]

Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum | In Person

Burnaby Village Museum 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you ready to get in the festive spirit? Curious about past holiday traditions? Together we will explore the Burnaby Village Museum's Heritage Christmas. Dress for the weather and bring money for hot chocolate. We will explore the Christmas displays and programming at the Burnaby Village Museum including […]

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Christmas Movie Party | In Person Nelson BC

Nelson Cares 205 Hall St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Usually, we do not have a meeting in December, but at our last meeting the group decided to have a Christmas Movie Party instead 🎥🍿 We will be watching Carol of the Bells from 1-3PM in the Nelson CARES boardroom on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 Carol of the […]

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Dance with Amanda!

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Get ready to dance with Amanda. Wear something comfy you can move and groove in! For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. To join the event click here

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Creative Art Club | In Person

Arrieta Art Studio 707 Front Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Each week participants will be given the space to create art works. The studio will provide 2-3 prompts and examples to spark inspiration. Or participants can use the space freely to make something of their own. Making art in a space with others often provides an opportunity to […]

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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Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This World’s Ours Centre is hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) This workshop will explore Sensory Processing. Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to continue to develop these ideas together at […]

$10

Better Connections: An Interactive Workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Meaningful Connections FREE We are hosting an Interactive Family Workshop with Behavior Consultant Michelle de Beer. This is a FREE workshop to discover how to help your Child Build Deeper, more Genuine Connections in just 1 activity each day- 7 Days, 7 Ways Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an […]

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Exploring Sensory Processing: An interactive workshop at TWO

This World's Ours Centre 191 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for an Interactive Family Workshop with Olivia Hoffsuemmer (Occupational Therapist) This workshop will explore Sensory Processing. Bring your child with you to play & learn together in an interactive session which will give you some ideas on how your child may benefit from exploring their senses & how to  continue to develop these ideas […]

$10

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Canadian Health and Well-Being In Developmental Disabilities

February 8 - 9, 2023 | Digital Conference Improving health and wellbeing across the lifespan for persons with a developmental disability The Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference is an inter-professional conference where health care providers and community partners connect to share educational and informative updates and practical, innovative, promising and effective practices […]

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Parents of Students who have Diverse Needs or Disabilities Entering Kindergarten in September 2023

Surrey Schools Resource & Education Centre #304 - 14123 92 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

The evening will offer an opportunity to meet Student Support staff, gain an overview of the transition to Kindergarten, ask questions, and hear about the ways Student Support works with schools to support the learning and development of children. Families will have the opportunity to connect with various community partners and learn about the services […]

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Getting Our Voices Heard! Self-Advocates Learning & Taking Action Together

Civic Hotel 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

We will be learning leadership skills, sharing stories, playing games, networking, connecting, and having lunch together. This event is being hosted by BC People First Society (BCPF) and the BC Self-Advocate Leadership Network (BCSALN). We hope you can join us. We will be learning leadership skills, enjoying presentations, sharing stories, playing games, networking, connecting, and having lunch together. […]

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