Family Support Institute of BC
Complex Health Needs
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 […]
BC’s Institutional Legacy and the Emergence of the Community Living Movement
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Current services and supports for people with an intellectual disability have emerged from a long and complicated history of fear and oppression, charitable beliefs, pseudo-science, human rights and economic priorities that date back hundreds and even thousands of years. Beginning almost 200 years ago, across Canada, and later […]
FASD SERIES | From There to Here: A Story of Courage and Hope
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join Paul Thompson and Glenda Jansen as they candidly share their lived experience; that of an individual who navigated homelessness from the age of 16 for thirty years with an undiagnosed disability (FASD), and that of the person who came into his life with unexpected advocacy and support. […]
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, […]
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, […]
Back to School: Supporting the Journey
Back-to-school season can bring many things to mind - excitement, relief, apprehension, even dread! Join FSI for a session on taming those back-to-school jitters. We will talk about managing stress and emotions for both kids and caregivers and tips for preparing for the new school year. REGISTER HERE Family Support Institute of BC […]
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, […]
Housing Options
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Lisa Evans, CLBC Housing Specialist, will be giving a presentation. This will be an amazing evening. Come prepared to listen, learn and please bring your questions. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Lisa is in a […]
Newly Diagnosed Autism
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 […]
Housing Options
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a new session of Housing Options where guest speaker Jessica Humphrey,a parent from Victoria BC, returns to share her family’s personal journey exploring inclusive housing models for their 22-year-old daughter with complex support needs. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER -- Family Support Institute of […]
Transition Series: CRA Benefit Outreach Program
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events CRA and Person with Disability - followed by a Q & A session - Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: Disability tax credit Eligibility for the DTC Apply with the digital application Apply on paper After you apply Amounts you can claim Child disability […]
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, […]