Family Support Resources
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is continuing to grow this library of support tools and resources for BC families who have a family member with a disability.
Toolkit Resources are practical, step-by-step guides on specific topics around navigating the disability world. Toolkits are arranged by category and accessible on web or in PDF format.
Family Hangouts are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together regularly for support, inspiration, and troubleshooting. They are held online on Zoom.
Learning Explorations are themed webinar presentations that offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics related to disability. They are held online on Zoom.
FindSupport BC is a comprehensive and searchable online disability resource database, serving as a central hub to find disability-related programs, services, and supports across all regions of BC.
MyCommunity BC is a map tool to discover the inclusive and welcoming places in your community and around BC to build more connected and inclusive communities for all.
Transitions Timeline is an online timeline that supports children, youth, young adults and their families as they navigate transition-related planning through different stages of life under the BC system.
MyBooklet BC is a free online tool for people with disabilities to create a beautiful and personalized information booklet that can be printed and shown to doctors, teachers, therapists, friends and family.
Exclusion Tracker tracks the experiences of exclusion that students with disabilities face in the K-12 school system in BC. Students or families fill out a survey to report an incidence of exclusion.
Support Worker Central is a free job board that connects people with disabilities and support staff in their communities. People with disabilities and their families anywhere in BC can post a job, or explore profiles of people looking for work.
This section contains informational updates published by FSI, including media releases and data reports.
This section contains research projects that FSI is involved with, either as co-lead or community partner.
This section contains publications of FSI content, including books, Possibilities Newsletter issues, and Weekly News email blasts.
