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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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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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Housing Options

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Lisa Evans, CLBC Housing Specialist, will be giving a presentation. This will be an amazing evening. Come prepared to listen, learn and please bring your questions.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Lisa is in 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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Housing Options

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Jessica Humphrey,a parent from Victoria BC, returns to share her family’s personal journey exploring inclusive housing models for their 22-year-old daughter with complex support needs.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   -- Family Support Institute of […]

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Transition Series: CRA Benefit Outreach Program

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events CRA and Person with Disability - followed by a Q & A session - Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: Disability tax credit Eligibility for the DTC Apply with the digital application Apply on paper After you apply Amounts you can claim Child disability […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.

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: .

Please check out a list of other community event calendars below:

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Little Nomad Adventures | In-Person

Science World Skytrain Station British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a unique monthly hiking experience where we'll explore interesting neighborhoods in the Greater Vancouver Area. You'll be encouraged to take photos of the most interesting sights and create a story to share at the end. BRING A CAMERA OR CELL PHONE TO TAKE PHOTOS. This […]

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Where You Are | Relaxed Theater Performance

Theatre Northwest 556 North Nechako Road, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Relaxed performances are an adaptive form of theatre designed to welcome people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional theatre environment. This includes – but is not limited to – those with autism, sensory processing conditions, anxiety, learning or intellectual disabilities, difficulty sitting still or quietly, and families with infants and toddlers. ABOUT THE SHOW: […]

Real Talk: LGBTQ Zoom Hangout

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This is an LGBTQ friendly event, hosted on Zoom. LGBTQ folks with cognitive disabilities (or folks with cognitive disabilities who are questioning or curious about their gender and / or orientation) meet using the Zoom app.   CLICK TO JOIN THE EXPERIENCE   Everybody has questions about dating, […]

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Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT Superheros

Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The DeviANTs” are an inclusive theatrical co-op of adult artists with disabilities. They have been performing live in Victoria for eight years, using improvisation, music, and collective collaboration to build exciting, hilarious and profound content. Their original hit musical, “The Great Big Show” sold over 1,100 tickets at the MacPherson Theatre in 2018. “Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT […]

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SelfAdvocateNET 101

Selfadvocatenet.ca is hosting a event! Learn to Access selfadvocatenet website Connect with other self-advocates across BC Learn about equal web access, diversity, inclusion and affordability   Email to register

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Musical Explorations!

Virtual Event

SESSION INFO:   « Back to all events Music therapy is a practice in which a professional uses music to help individuals comfortably grow, express, explore, and play. Music can address emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs in a fun, exciting and engaging way! Each session is an hour-long, and welcomes individuals with any musical […]

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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Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT Superheros

Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The DeviANTs” are an inclusive theatrical co-op of adult artists with disabilities. They have been performing live in Victoria for eight years, using improvisation, music, and collective collaboration to build exciting, hilarious and profound content. Their original hit musical, “The Great Big Show” sold over 1,100 tickets at the MacPherson Theatre in 2018. “Victoria’s Secret Society of DeviANT […]

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Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Register for our free webinar on the new fully digital DTC application! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 for Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applicants and medical practitioners to share information on: how to apply for the DTC how to complete the new fully digital application for […]

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Access Family Celebration

Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

A FREE event for families/caregivers of children with diverseabilities to connect in a fun, relaxed and social environment. Join us for a barbeque, free family photos, games and entertainment! Plus, connect with other parents and learn more about resources available to help support you and your family. Please email Ali at to reserve a […]

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What are DocTalks? Intro to the Speaker Series

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this interactive Zoom intro session. DocTalks is a series where you get to hear from Burnaby family doctors and service providers on health and wellness issues. Join this interactive Zoom intro session to get to know what DocTalks are all about, and to share questions for the […]

CRA Webinar | CRA Benefits and Credits for Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! Join our webinar to obtain more information about the following topics. Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), Canada Caregiver Credit, Medical Expenses, Slam the scam. At the […]

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DocTalks | How to support ageing adults with disabilities…and when?

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A Zoom session for caregivers This conversation will deepen your understanding of eligibility criteria for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) and other community-based supports for individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Listen and learn about health and wellness resources and tools available to you. Ask your own […]

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