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SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20240209T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T180203Z
UID:39090-1709125200-1709130600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Kindergarten Transitions
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe transition from preschool into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required: and extra care is needed to ensure a smooth process. This workshop is designed for both parents and professionals to learn new tools and strategies for sound planning during any transition years. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-kindergarten-transitions-2/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20240119T183235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T183235Z
UID:38851-1708423200-1708426800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \nLearn more at www.supportworkercentral.ca. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n  \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central-2/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T202849Z
UID:34983-1707330600-1707336000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nComplex 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.  \nJoin our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and hearing about options that have worked for other families can make the path just a little easier. \nThis bi-weekly call is now a combination of two family hangouts; Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. Please join us. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/challenging-behaviours/2024-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Hangouts,FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T172650Z
UID:35956-1705950000-1705955400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-11-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T214315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T214315Z
UID:37596-1705516200-1705523400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Employees\, Contractors\, and Respite
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nHiring support staff and respite providers is not always as straightforward as it seems. This webinar will look at the difference between hiring employees and contractors when it comes to caregivers\, support staff\, and respite providers. Each position has specific rules and regulations to follow and we will dive into your responsibilities when hiring\, as well as the obligations of employers and contractors when it comes to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, WorkSafe BC\, and Employment Standards. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/employees-contractors-and-respite/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231129T175233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175233Z
UID:38390-1701975600-1701982800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nWe welcome back Paul Gauthier from I.F Society/ The Right Fit. \nPaul always brings a rich presentation full of very helpful information. The Right Fit is a multi-partner service designed to address the crisis in wheelchair accessible housing by matching affordable\, accessible homes and independent living supports with people who need them in the Vancouver region of British Columbia. https://therightfitbc.org \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSIGEN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/housing-options-14/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T192442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T192442Z
UID:37586-1701887400-1701892800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Representation Agreements
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nGet your affairs in order. Learn about the essential legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity and end-of-life. This presentation will provide an overview of Representation Agreements and Enduring Powers of Attorney. How can you plan for incapacity and other support needs? Learn about Representation Agreements – the only legal document in BC to plan for health care and personal care matters. What do they mean for adults and their families? Enduring Powers of Attorney or a Representation Agreement with authority for routine finances are legal documents in BC adults may use to plan for incapacity\, end-of-life\, and other support needs. If there are no arrangements in place\, adults can lose their rights through adult guardianship\, called Committeeship in BC. Find out how adult guardianship is the LAST RESORT in BC. \n  \nREGISITER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-representation-agreements/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T192147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T192148Z
UID:37583-1701282600-1701289800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Microboards and Individualized Funding
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nMicroboards are small non-profit societies created by family and friends to provide personalized support for a person with disabilities. Microboards may go on to contract for government funds so that they can hire and direct their own support staff. The focus of the Microboard is supporting the person to have an inclusive life in their community. \nIndividualized Funding is a payment option available through Community Living BC (CLBC) that allows individuals with disabilities and their families to customize and direct the paid services they have through CLBC. This can be done either through a Host Agency agreement\, or through Direct Payment – we will discuss and explore each option. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn about; the intention behind Microboards and how they are created\, the different options available through Individualized Funding\, and how Vela supports both of these models. \n  \nREGISITER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-microboards-and-individualized-funding/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T190344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T190344Z
UID:37569-1700074800-1700078400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Learn About Support Worker Central
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nAre you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC)\, a free\, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation\, you will learn how the job board works\, how to post a job\, the available resources to help you with hiring staff\, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. There are currently over 500 profiles of people looking for work on SWC – join us to learn more about how to access this pool of potential staff. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/learn-about-support-worker-central/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T191502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191503Z
UID:37580-1699470000-1699475400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Level 1
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nRDSP Level 1: Beginner RDSP workshop for those who want to learn what an RDSP is\, who qualifies\, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit\, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics of RDSPs and get general information about the plan. No background knowledge needed to get the most out of this workshop. \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-registered-disability-savings-plan-rdsp-level-1/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T193148Z
UID:37589-1699381800-1699387200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Education Series: Post Secondary Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nWe will hear from Lauren Matthews of Steps Forward\, which provides inclusion support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access post-secondary education. Also speaking is Kyla Ashman\, chair of Okanagan Colleges’ Adult Special Education Program. Don’t miss this chance to hear about supports and programs beyond just employment training. \n  \nREGISITER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/education-series-post-secondary-options/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191207Z
UID:37576-1698863400-1698870600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: Will and Estate Planning
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nBecoming well-informed about wills\, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this workshop\, Geoffrey White\, KC explains how to arrange your estate\, prepare a will\, and the various ins and outs of setting up a trust specifically for your relative or loved-one with a disability. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-will-and-estate-planning/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T193525Z
UID:35955-1698692400-1698697800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nOctober 30: Grief of Diagnosis and Secondary Loss: In addition to experiencing grief after receiving a diagnosis\, facing other unexpected feelings of grief and loss that show up much later and throughout the journey is part of the journey. Discuss the stages of secondary loss and create a personal collection of resources for resiliency and support. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-10-23/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231025T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T214833Z
UID:37573-1698258600-1698264000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Transition Series: CRA Benefit Outreach Program
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nCRA and Person with Disability – followed by a Q & A session – Topics to be covered include\, but are not limited to: \n\nDisability tax credit\nEligibility for the DTC\nApply with the digital application\nApply on paper\nAfter you apply\nAmounts you can claim\nChild disability benefit\nCanada workers benefit disability supplement\nCanada caregiver credit\nMedical expenses\nHome accessibility tax credit\nHome buyer’s plan\nThe GST/HST credit\nAdditional one-time GST credit payment\nCanada Dental Benefit\nOne-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit\nScams Awareness\nUseful info and tools to help you do your taxes\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.\nhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/transition-series-cra-benefit-outreach-program/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar,Learning Exploration Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231005T195010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T195010Z
UID:37362-1697742000-1697749200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n— \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSIGEN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/housing-options-13/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20211004T184947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T211022Z
UID:36380-1697482800-1697488200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Autism
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nAre 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 to meet with some who are new on this journey like yourself? At FSI we would like to bring parents in this unique situation together for support\, empathy\, understanding\, and some workable strategies. This will be a safe and a confidential space for the families on a similar journey. Join us on this family hangout where we can meet every third Monday of the month. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-10-17-2023-10-09/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/newly-diagnosed-autism-2022-10-17-2023-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20231004T191158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T191158Z
UID:37344-1697137200-1697144400@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Housing Options
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nLisa is in a new role with CLBC that is strictly focused on Housing as Manager of Services & Community Development – Housing for CLBC . The department was created out of the Re-imagining Community Inclusion ministerial document that was created by individuals\, families\, CLBC\, agencies and multiple community partners which speaks to the need to address the areas of Health\, Housing\, Employment and Indigenous supports and services. \nThree Regional Housing Leads— their roles are to support community engagement in regards to housing\, meeting with developers\, builders\, non-profits and supporting building relations to gain access to housing\, working with communities and municipalities to understand CLBC and persons with diverse abilities and how they can support intentional\, accessible\, inclusive communities and working on research and collaborating with the local regions \n\nTwo Housing Coordinators – they work with BC Housing and the regions to support the current group homes\, maintain them\, do inspections and the budgeting for the regions and also create new ones where required. They also will be supporting the portable rental benefit program and they support research and community engagement events.\nOne Provincial Program Coordinator for Home Share – Supporting research and projects for home share\, She is a subject matter expert and supports the regions and the Head Office departments and is the liaison to the Home Share Support Society.\n\n— \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSIGEN
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/housing-options/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T204137Z
UID:35481-1695668400-1695673800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nSeptember 25: Storytelling our Way through Grief:  Everyone’s grief journey is their own and they are the keepers of their personal stories. Being in the company of others with similar lived experiences creates a space where feelings and thoughts are held up by trust\, respect\, and compassion. Explore storytelling your way through grief with others to discover meaning and connection. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-09-25/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-09-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230822T220527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T220610Z
UID:36653-1693506600-1693512000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Back to School: Supporting the Journey
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/back-to-school-supporting-the-journey/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T203935Z
UID:35480-1693249200-1693254600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nAugust 28:  Crack your Code: What Feels Supportive to You? Some days\, in the midst of caregiving and grief we know we need something restorative but don’t always know what exactly that thing is. We will share some learning about how to tap into the things that can bring you some calm and joy. Share your own thoughts on what you have found helpful alongside a supportive discussion around the topic of Grief. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-08-28/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-08-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20210816T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T203652Z
UID:35479-1690225200-1690230600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Journey Through Grief
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents\, 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\, we welcome you to join the conversation circle. We are inclusive of diverse perspectives and belief systems. \nJuly 24: How to Handle Grief and Other Caregiving Emotions: Grief is often a part of long term caregiving\, and we don’t always recognize it as such. We can be overwhelmed by emotions that actually have roots in grief and loss. Feelings of helplessness\, frustration\, and often anger can co-exist with the experiences of joy and hope. Add in some guilt and it is a whirlwind of many emotions that can leave us exhausted. Join us to share these experiences and explore the topic of Grief. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-07-24/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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LOCATION:https://familysupportbc.com/event/journey-through-grief-2022-06-27-2023-07-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230419T180106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T180609Z
UID:35246-1683570600-1683576000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD SERIES | From There to Here: A Story of Courage and Hope
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin 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. Courage\, grace\, and the power of relationship are woven throughout Paul and Glenda’s back-and-forth style presentation as they combine facts with story\, humour and love through challenging times. Listeners will leave with a sense of hope\, the understanding that it is never too late for a life to change\, and learning what makes a difference to achieving positive outcomes. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSI
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-series-from-there-to-here-a-story-of-courage-and-hope/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230418T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T163331Z
UID:35122-1683108000-1683115200@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:BC’s Institutional Legacy and the Emergence of the Community Living Movement
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nCurrent 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.  \nBeginning almost 200 years ago\, across Canada\, and later in British Columbia\, the institutional model was originally considered a progressive and compassionate response to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Despite the failure of institutions in meeting people’s needs\, the model has persisted\, and people continue to be institutionalized in several provinces. The closure of large institutions in BC in the 1990s was achieved through the perseverance and sustained advocacy organized by family members\, service providers\, allies in government and especially\, people with disabilities themselves. Continuing our conversations about the history\, values\, and beliefs that guide the movement is vital to sustaining ourselves – and the vision of community living for all. \nThis two-hour session explores the roots and history of institutionalization of people with disabilities and the emergence of the community living movement in BC and Canada and the perspectives of survivor-activists who have fought and continue to fight for justice for people forced to live in institutions\, past and present. This two-hour session explores the roots and history of institutionalization of people with disabilities and the emergence of the community living movement in BC and Canada and the perspectives of survivors-activists who have fought and continue to fight for justice for people forced to live in institutions\, past and present. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/bcs-institutional-legacy-and-the-emergence-of-the-community-living-movement/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230405T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184227Z
UID:34963-1682449200-1682454600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nA 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. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only ** \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/complex-health-needs/2023-04-25/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230411T172419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T172419Z
UID:35007-1681756200-1681761600@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:FASD SERIES: An FASD Talk with Lola and Lauren
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nUnderstanding FASD is best done by talking to those who live with the diagnosis! Please join us for a chance to hear from two amazing young ladies who truly understand FASD and are willing to share their experiences with those who do not! An evening of questions and answers and then maybe a chance to ask some more questions! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAfter the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families. \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*KS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-series-an-fasd-talk-with-lola-and-lauren/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230125T214009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T214009Z
UID:33966-1675794600-1675800000@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Education Series
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFebruary 7 – Building Your Child’s Team\n• Who is who (Resource teachers\, learning support\, EAs\, OTs SLPs?)\n• Allies and relationships (you and your family members\, librarians\, custodians\, former teachers\, and other parents)\n• Building relationships\n• Understanding your communication style\, your strengths\, and where you may need support (are you a peacemaker\, an advocate\, do you find it uncomfortable to speak up\, are you good at writing letters\, do you enjoy in-person talks or would rather do things in writing?) \nFebruary 21 – Navigating Supports and IEPs\n• Timeline of IEPs\, when and how often to meet\n• Ministry of Education designations\n• Smart vs Competency Based IEPs\n• Language Adaptations and Modifications\n• Dogwood vs Evergreen \nMarch 7  – Bumps in the Road: Problem Solving\nEvery family/caregiver wants the best for their child\, and when things go wrong\, and or we feel that there is a disconnect between what our child needs and what is happening we react with strong emotions\, typically not positive ones. Why is it hard? It’s hard because we are coming from a place of love and are also trying to figure out how to interface and navigate within a complex system\, and we don’t know all the rules.\nIn this session\, we will be exploring:\n• Documenting and addressing issues proactively\n• Communication preparing for a meeting bringing someone with you\, mapping out what you want to discuss\, and being mindful and honest of the emotions behind the issues.\n• What is the chain of command?\n• Outside resources and supports IBC\, FSI BCedAccess\, PACs\, and PIEs\n• Social media – help\, and pitfalls \nApril 4 – Parent Voices: What’s Working\nIn this session we will be hearing from other families who have walked before us they will share their experiences\, tips\, and suggestions \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*KS
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/education-series/2023-02-07/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T045353
CREATED:20230110T222900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T222900Z
UID:32935-1674914400-1674919800@familysupportbc.com
SUMMARY:Theatre Production: The Journey of Oliver Twist | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nTogether we will put on a play and transform into characters from the story of Oliver Twist. Over the course of 6 weeks\, we will prepare for and put on an original play written by the tag team Grace and Sandy. We will make the costumes and the sets\, and do the acting. IN PERSON at the Curiko Studio in Burnaby – 4924 Imperial St\, Burnaby \nEach week we will work towards a final recorded play that we can all watch and enjoy. Week 1: Learn about the characters and make costumes Week 2: Talk about the settings and story and make the sets Week 3 – 5: Act out the play in three parts – Film each section. Week 6: Viewing and cast party. At the end of the experience\, you will get a video of the finished play. \nIf you have any old clothes or craft supplies that you are willing to donate please bring them. \n  \nJOIN THE EXPERIENCE\n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/theatre-production-the-journey-of-oliver-twist-in-person/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:Curiko Studios\, 4924 Imperial Street\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar for Connection
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SUMMARY:FASD Themed Series: Towards Healthy Outcomes with Jacqueline Pei
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nPlease join us on January the 10th to hear Jacqueline Pei discuss Towards Healthy Outcomes (THO)\, a framework for intervention with individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). \nJacqueline will review the assumptions central to this model\, and the rationale for adopting a ‘healthy development’ lens as we support individuals with FASD. From this perspective\, challenges present for individual will be examined across developmental domains with consideration for potential opportunities to support healthy outcomes for people with FASD. Research and practical considerations will be incorporated in this discussion. We will consider gaps that currently exist and ways we can engage in thoughtful and purposeful actions that are responsive to the unique needs of individuals with FASD. \nJacqueline Pei is a Professor\, in the Department of Educational Psychology Assistant Clinical Professor\, Department of Pediatrics Member\, Women and Children’s Health Research Institute Senior Research Lead\, Canada FASD Research Network \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n  \n*FSI \n 
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/fasd-themed-series-towards-healthy-outcomes-with-jacqueline-pei/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Early Years
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nFamilies and caregivers of children ages 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. Each month we will feature a new topic and invite a guest speaker. \nUPCOMING TOPICS:\nFeb 8 – Transitioning to Kindergarten\nMarch 8 – Waitlists in the Early Years\nApril 12 – Sleep\nMay 10 – Toileting Learning\nJune 14 –  Eating \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nFamily Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.\nFSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base. \nFSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY \nYou are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS\, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/ \nAll FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session\, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403. \n*FG
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/navigating-the-early-years-2-2022-12-14/2022-12-14/
CATEGORIES:FSI Event Calendar
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