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 Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]
Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
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 […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
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:
Navigating your employment journey as a person with a disability comes with unique challenges, and your well-being matters every step of the way. How do you manage stress during your […]
Christine Sinclair Community Centre
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Tuesdays | 8 Sessions | January 13 to March 10 *no class on January 27 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COST: PAY WHAT YOU CAN If you would […]
Christine Sinclair Community Centre
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Thursdays | 8 Sessions | January 15 to February 5 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COST: PAY WHAT YOU CAN If you would like to attend the classes […]
Looking for a job can be especially challenging for people with disabilities, particularly when many opportunities are never advertised publicly. You might wonder, how do people find these hidden jobs? […]
Interviews can be stressful for anyone, and even more so for people with disabilities who may worry about how to discuss accommodations or address potential biases. You might be asking […]
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.
Navigating your employment journey as a person with a disability comes with unique challenges, and your well-being matters every step of the way. How do you manage stress during your […]
Christine Sinclair Community Centre
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Tuesdays | 8 Sessions | January 13 to March 10 *no class on January 27 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COST: PAY WHAT YOU CAN If you would […]
Beban Park Social Centre
2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Join May Sosa psychiatric nurse, educator, author, and parent of a neurodivergent child for a 90-minute, evidence-informed workshop focused on real-life regulation challenges families face every day. This session addresses moments that […]
Christine Sinclair Community Centre
3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Thursdays | 8 Sessions | January 15 to February 5 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COST: PAY WHAT YOU CAN If you would like to attend the classes […]
Looking for a job can be especially challenging for people with disabilities, particularly when many opportunities are never advertised publicly. You might wonder, how do people find these hidden jobs? […]
Interviews can be stressful for anyone, and even more so for people with disabilities who may worry about how to discuss accommodations or address potential biases. You might be asking […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout. Complex care requires highly trained caregivers […]
Join us in this welcoming space for families who care for someone with a rare disorder (diagnosed or not). Rare disorders and conditions affect a small number of people in […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Navigating your employment journey as a person with a disability comes with unique challenges, and your well-being matters every step of the way. How do you manage stress during your […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
Parents are fighting for their children’s lives within a mental health system steeped in stigma. They are scared, isolated, and exhausted, caught in a cycle of navigating a fragmented system […]
Thursdays | 8 Sessions | January 15 to February 5 Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION COST: PAY WHAT YOU CAN If you would like to attend the classes […]
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 […]
We welcome you to join us to connect and share with other Indigenous caregivers in a culturally safe and respectful space. Whether you are caring for a loved one who […]
Are you a family member supporting an adult with developmental disabilities? This Family Hangout is designed to help you navigate Community Living BC (CLBC) services and supports for adults ages […]
Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care. Only families who […]
Transitioning from preschool or childcare into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required. Additional care is needed to ensure a smooth process […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call "reactive behaviors" or […]
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 […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the […]
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 […]
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 […]