This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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, […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […]
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. […]
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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 […]
FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.
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. […]
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 Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to celebrate spring? Join Dickson and Suaraya for a fun easter egg hunt and tricky spring challenges. You will go outside and hunt for eggs, and find as many as you can. Keep an eye out for the golden […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Have you ever wanted to uncover your inner designer? In this experience we'll learn about mood boards, which are a way to create a sense of mood and style for a space. We'll look at some different examples of mood boards and afterwards, we'll work to create our […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The second Down Syndrome Film Festival will showcase three films featuring people with Down syndrome in leading roles, including Color My World with Love, Chicken, and CrossRoad: Where Down Syndrome Meets Autism. An audience Q&A with some of the performers and creators will follow. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Tickets […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come by for a free warm drink and a snack and join us for a facilitated conversation that invites you to get curious about a stranger! Why? We're taught to be polite with strangers and avoid disagreements - but keeping our distance can also make us feel a […]
If you are interested in making your work or ideas more accessible, bring something you are working on (e.g. presentation, slide deck, article, training materials, poster, etc) and anyone that joins this group can choose to provide some suggestions and feedback for you and your project, or you can join us as an observer to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Have you ever been curious about gardening? Join Elizabeth to talk about how plants in the garden grow. During this online experience, we'll plan gardening activities to do together over the summer months. Are you interested in working in a garden with Elizabeth over the summer? If so, […]
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 Presentation: Children with autism have a high tendency to struggle with regulation. Feeling over-stimulated by their environment or having language delays are just two examples of why they may have emotional difficulties. In this presentation, we will learn how regulation and connection needs to happen before reason. How […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Celebrate disabled voices and hear from authors with lived experience in this special reading followed by a panel discussion. Authors Keiko Honda, Rachelle Rasolofo-Czerwinki, and Jennie Chantal Duguay will each read from their work and take questions. ACCESS EVENT HERE Keiko Honda is a scientist, writer, community organizer […]
When your child is experiencing difficulty in the school system, it is up to you, the parent to offer solutions. Nancy Walton, Executive Director of Autism Support Network and speaker in our video series will give examples of quality school programs so that parents can better identify what to ask for. She will then offer […]
Camp Sunny SPARK is a drop-off day camp designed specifically for children aged 6- 12 affected by hemiplegia. Following a successful initial run in January, we are pleased to offer two additional sessions this summer. Each session is a five-day program, scheduled for the weeks of July 8 and July 15, from 9 AM to […]
Camp Sunny SPARK is a drop-off day camp designed specifically for children aged 6- 12 affected by hemiplegia. Following a successful initial run in January, we are pleased to offer two additional sessions this summer. Each session is a five-day program, scheduled for the weeks of July 8 and July 15, from 9 AM to […]
We want to hear from local families of children and youth with disabilities in Sechelt. The Family Voices Project seeks to understand the real experiences of those who receive or are in need of Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services. Join us to share your ideas for a better network of services. Childcare […]
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Empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. A family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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I Want to be an Astronaut is the story of an autistic young adult, Morgan, and their struggles to determine their place in the world. On a trip to a snoezelen room, Morgan opens up to their best friend, Avery, about their impossible ambitions and their difficulties settling for real life. They've spent so long […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events The Disability Tax Credit is not just a simple tax credit but a gateway to many more benefits. Parents may find the application process confusing. Dave is here to help you through the process and interpret all the jargon. This talk is intended for parents of children with […] |
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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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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Come together with a group of neighbour's to imagine the future of this space! Get ready for a fun, wacky and creative visioning session, where anything is possible! We are so often bogged down by funding, policies and weather it can be hard to think outside of the […] |
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Join us for a unique monthly hiking experience where we'll explore interesting neighborhoods in the Greater Vancouver Area. In March we will be hunting for Sakura Trees in Downtown Vancouver. Short walk: 5km. We will be walking, exploring and you will be encouraged to take photos as you go, we will share our photos and […] |
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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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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A chance for families who support those with complex health issues, who require caregiver(s) to meet their high care needs, to connect and discuss common issues. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and […] 
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A monthly (4th Tuesday of the month) online drop-in to ask and discuss any questions that you have about building and keeping relationships. These monthly sessions will be hosted alternately by Certified Sexual Health Educators Darren Frisk and Sherry Nassrin, and are for individuals who want to build relationships, both professionally & personally. Developing […] |
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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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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We will talk about what makes an airplane fly with an illustration visualizing aerodynamics. You will see some pictures both from personal experience as well as general. We will also be experimenting with paper airplanes. BOOK THE EXPERIENCE
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Let's explore Cherry Blossoms at night at David Lam Park. The trees will be beautifully lit with lots to explore and amazing photo opportunities. Walk around and check out performances, the trees and take some incredible photos! We will bring blankets to sit on to watch the performances, […] |
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SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you ready for a challenge? Do you want to celebrate spring? Join Dickson and Suaraya for a fun easter egg hunt and tricky spring challenges. You will go outside and hunt for eggs, and find as many as you can. Keep an eye out for the golden […] |
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Explore Lower Mainland recreation activities for children and youth with disabilities. Sunset Community Centre, 6810 Main Street, Vancouver BC V5X 0A1 |
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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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