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 Do you have a child between the ages of birth to three years and the Infant Development Program has been recommended to you? Join us as we unpack the mysteries of the Infant Development Program, both from an Indigenous perspective and from a Settler perspective. Mary Gwynne and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly discuss the general approach to assessing and managing SIB, at what point parents might consider using protective equipment and medications, and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Whitecrow Village is a unique organization comprised of adults who live with FASD and others. Whitecrow Village demonstrates the gifts of persons who live with FASD and ways that families and communities can enhance the prevention of FASD and build a healthier society for all people. We are […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Wayfinders Facilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to […]
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 Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a Child with Self Injurious Behaviours? Do you sometimes feel alone on this journey? Would you like to meet other families like you? At FSI we […]
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 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 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 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 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 […]
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:
Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, Sage, by a twist of fate, arrives unexpectedly at the same high school as Anthony. Now faced with the drama of high school cliques, an […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Professional Voice Actor, Levi, and co-host, Zadok, bring web comics to life. Follow along, and lend your own voice to a character! PLEASE NOTE: For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. Click Here to Join us on zoom The password […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In this group we will watch the TV Show Friends and make some new friends of our own! Our host Anastasia is really fun and loves dancing and karaoke. She likes to make people smile and is excited to meet you! CLICK HERE TO JOIN
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, Sage, by a twist of fate, arrives unexpectedly at the same high school as Anthony. Now faced with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Ever spent the long weekend with a belly full of turkey wishing you had camp friends to share it with? Well now you can! At our one day YAC Virtual Camp campers can spend social time with friends, make some fun and funky crafts, and hangout with our […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Let’s get silly! Come ready to stretch, shake, move, and groove with our friend Dan. For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. To join the event click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86899711840?pwd=NVNXMWtyVXc1RGFvTVhDUHRPREhrZz09 or enter the meeting ID 868 9971 1840. The password to join the […]
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.
Miss Us On The Red Carpet? We had such an amazing time at the in-person screening of "Through My Eyes" that we have decided to do it again -- this time virtually! Due to popular demand (not to mention the fact that we had such a blast hosting the in-person event), we are very excited […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Paintings • Pottery • Glasswork • Photography Browse and purchase the work from artists with diverse abilities. Online sales available from October 21-28. The INCLUSION Art Show is hosted by posAbilities - an innovative non-profit assisting people to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We partner with the community to provide […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events During this presentation we will look at what stress is, what happens in our brain and body when we experience stress, and why stress results in certain behaviours. Stress awareness is an ongoing process that involves gaining a deeper understanding of the science related to stress, then personalizing […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Stress makes it difficult for the brain to work as well as it does when calm, happy, and relaxed. When someone experiences stress, it causes ‘alarms’ in the different parts of the brain. My Curious Brain was written to spark children’s curiosity about how their brain works. It also […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Got some cool moves and grooves to show off? Bring your dancing skills and a costume to our free Halloween Howl Dance event, open to all ages! All ages! FREE! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Ending isolation through personal support networks About the Course Finding friendship and making personal connections in one’s community can present challenges for us all under the most robust of conditions; for those who are isolated due to disability, illness or old age, developing a personal support network can seem insurmountable. At the heart of Plan […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Kamloops Self-Advocate News celebrates eight years of connecting self-advocates with other self-advocates. Join Krystian Shaw for discussion and hear his talk celebrating the newsletter's 8th year of being in business! For information on how to join this zoom please call 250-572-6009 or email
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a youth who lives with extra support needs and will be Transitioning out of High School soon? Do you support a youth who is 16 years or older who may be transitioning to adult services through Community Living BC (CLBC)? Are you wondering how to […]
Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, Sage, by a twist of fate, arrives unexpectedly at the same high school as Anthony. Now faced with the drama of high school cliques, an […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Professional Voice Actor, Levi, and co-host, Zadok, bring web comics to life. Follow along, and lend your own voice to a character! PLEASE NOTE: For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. Click Here to Join us on zoom The password […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In this group we will watch the TV Show Friends and make some new friends of our own! Our host Anastasia is really fun and loves dancing and karaoke. She likes to make people smile and is excited to meet you! CLICK HERE TO JOIN
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Sage and Anthony have had the "Best Summer Ever" after falling in love at a dance camp in Vermont. Not expecting to see each other again until the following summer, Sage, by a twist of fate, arrives unexpectedly at the same high school as Anthony. Now faced with […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Ever spent the long weekend with a belly full of turkey wishing you had camp friends to share it with? Well now you can! At our one day YAC Virtual Camp campers can spend social time with friends, make some fun and funky crafts, and hangout with our […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a child between the ages of birth to three years and the Infant Development Program has been recommended to you? Join us as we unpack the mysteries of the Infant Development Program, both from an Indigenous perspective and from a Settler perspective. Mary Gwynne and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everyone who sings a song will be entered into the draw, but anyone can come watch, listen, and hang out with friends 😊 If you have a song you would like to sing, please send it to me before the event so I can have it ready to […]
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 […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly discuss the general approach to assessing and managing SIB, at what point parents might consider using protective equipment and medications, and […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Wayfinders Facilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences, skills, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Paintings • Pottery • Glasswork • Photography Browse and purchase the work from artists with diverse abilities. Online sales available from October 21-28. The INCLUSION Art Show is hosted by posAbilities - an innovative non-profit assisting people to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We partner with the community to provide […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This is a great opportunity to learn more about the group if you are thinking of joining, or voice your opinions and ideas for what the group can focus on as we begin a new season. Everyone who attends will be entered into the draw. If you have […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events “Adaptive Snow Sports” with Tom Mooney Director of Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) non-profit society. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities, utilizing adaptive equipment and/or specialized teaching techniques to maximize a person’s independence on the snow. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Jessica Humphrey from CLBC will join us to […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Watching your child hurt themselves is one of the most difficult things to witness. Are you a parent or caregiver of a Child with Self Injurious Behaviours? Do you sometimes feel alone on this journey? Would you like to meet other families like you? At FSI we […]
Do you want to learn from people with experience fighting for their rights in an ableist society? Do you want to learn about housing rights and self-advocacy? Join our panel of experienced self-advocates for stories, advice, and a live Q&A about the challenges and solutions people have found! Register by Monday, October 25th on […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle – Intake Workers from MSDPR on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process. Guest Speaker: Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle - MSDPR Intake Workers Click […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We will be dancing the night away with DJ Skullface (formerly known as DJ Lucas) from 6-8pm at our annual Halloween dance 👻 💃 Celebrate diversity and wear a costume for yet another chance to win 1 of 3 gift cards from a local business! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6291747361 And if […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Stress makes it difficult for the brain to work as well as it does when calm, happy, and relaxed. When someone experiences stress, it causes ‘alarms’ in the different parts of the brain. My Curious Brain was written to spark children’s curiosity about how their brain works. It also […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Got some cool moves and grooves to show off? Bring your dancing skills and a costume to our free Halloween Howl Dance event, open to all ages! All ages! FREE! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like: How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner? How do I let my family know that I want to date? How can I make sex safer? What is consent? It’s totally normal. But sometimes it […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to the highlight of your week! Using a mix of our imagination and some wonderful stories, we will create incredible images of worlds previously unimagined to us. We’ll spend some time learning about emotions and relationships, artists from around the world, and Canadian Indigenous history. And of […]
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Our Helping Adolescents Network and Grow: H.A.N.G. style groups are designed to be fun social environments where teen peers with Diverse Abilities get together to network with others who share common interests. Each session includes structured greeting activities, group activity planning, gentle in-the-moment coaching, and feedback on observed […]
