Wayfinders Series: Learning to Dream
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 Learning Explorations ~ SibShop Facilitator Training
Do you want to know more about the unique challenges of being a brother or sister whose sibling has additional support needs and/or medical complexities? Are you passionate about taking your learning to the next level? As a parent, adult sibling, service provider, community partner, or medical practitioner/professional, do you want to make a difference? […]
Non-Speaking Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One third of the children who receive an Autism Diagnosis remain nonspeaking despite the therapies and interventions. Is your child minimally verbal and it’s affecting his/her emotional wellbeing? Does your child understand what you tell him or stays unfocused and aloof? Are you experiencing meltdowns, self-injurious or aggressive […]
Becoming an FSI Volunteer
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 […]
Navigating the Early Years
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcu2grzwtHdEV3O9AqtujGm_hLm3YgPNL Family Support Institute of […]
Questions About CLBC Respite?
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 […]
Journey Through Grief
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, […]
Wayfinders Series: Learning to Dream
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 […]
Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve
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 […]
FSI Learning Explorations ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder – From Assessment to Accessing Services in BC
Join Dulcie Mercado on October 28th at 10 am to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder – From Assessment to Accessing Services in BC SESSION INFO: This learning opportunity will cover a variety of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder including diagnosis and accessing supports in BC. Roles of team members and service providers as […]
Navigating the Early Years
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Families and caregivers of children 0-8 are invited to come together in a safe space for camaraderie, inspiration, problem solving, and support. Bring your thoughts, questions and wonderings to the conversation circle and share and encourage each other. Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcu2grzwtHdEV3O9AqtujGm_hLm3YgPNL Family Support Institute of […]
Waitlists – Assessments or Services
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 […]
