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.
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 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 […]
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 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. […]
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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Move, groove, and sing aloud to your favourite tunes with friends! Coffeehouse is a welcome online space for everyone. A DJ will spin tunes and take requests for your listening enjoyment! You can dance, sing along with your camera on or off! It's a time to unwind and […]
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Join Curiko at this public celebration in Civic Square (Burnaby). The festivities run all afternoon and feature an Indigenous artisans market, activities for the whole family, and a variety of performances, including dance, modern and traditional music, spoken word, storytelling, and more. This is a public event. Join […]
Science World
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Have you ever seen a drone show in the night sky? Join us to watch the Dragon Boat Festival drone show overtop False Creek near Science World. We will meet at the Tim Horton's next to the Skytrain Station and head over together to the viewing area. The show is scheduled to start after sunset […]
Science World Skytrain Station
British Columbia, Canada
Come watch some of the races during North America's biggest Dragon Boat Festival. We'll get together to watch some of the races during the daytime. If you're interested in other parts of the festival, there are food trucks, live performances, and many attractions. We'll meet at 11:30am at the Tim Horton's near the Skytrain Station. […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join this zoom with Bobae your host, who will highlight different Artists each week and do a bit of a deep dive! You will hear songs and watch YouTube videos of many different Artists! Through the power of music travel to distant places like 70’s Britain, 80’s Japan, […]
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.
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents from all areas are welcome to attend this solution-oriented support meeting. Come meet other parents who have autistic children, discuss your pressing issues, and find community and support. The focus of this meeting will be on supporting parents and providing information to them about autism treatment, starting […]
Understanding wills, trusts, and estate planning can help secure your financial future or the financial future of a loved one with a disability. This webinar covers topics including considerations when creating a will, tips for protecting your loved ones when family passes, types of trusts, and more. This is a pre-recorded version of the in-person […]
Learn skills and precedents to effectively advocate for your children in the school setting with the ASN's Executive Director, Nancy Walton. Presentation 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 […]
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 […]
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 Join us for an exclusive screening of the short film Chicken starring Leo Award winning actor Aaron Waddingham, who happens to have Down syndrome. Following the film, take part in a live Q&A with Aaron and Lucy McNulty, writer, director, and co-star of Chicken. I am an award-winning […]