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SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. \n  \nCLICK 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/ \n  \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 \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.  \n  \n*FG
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Newly Diagnosed Autism
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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://osanisinclusion.ca/event/newly-diagnosed-autism/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T203000
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SUMMARY:Complex Health Needs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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://osanisinclusion.ca/event/complex-health-needs/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240710T200000
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SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviours
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/challenging-behaviours/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect. \nCLICK TO REGISTER\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/ \n  \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 \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://osanisinclusion.ca/event/fasd-thinking-outside-of-the-box-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement Sessions on the Accessible BC Act
DESCRIPTION:The VDRC (Victoria Disability Resource Centre) will be hosting two Community Engagement sessions on the Accessible BC Act.  To learn more about the Act and its importance for individuals with disabilities in BC\, you can attend in person or virtually. \nIn-person: July 17\, 2024 @ 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Food\, snacks and beverages will be provided. \nVirtual: July 24\, 2024 @ 5:30pm until 7:00pm. This will be via Zoom. The first 20 people who register will receive a $5 electronic gift card to Starbucks or Tim Hortons so they can enjoy a beverage during the session. \nBoth sessions will have ASL and live transcription. \nTo register for either session\, please contact Wendy at director@drcvictoria.com or 250-595-0044 ext. 107. There is no deadline for registration.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/community-engagement-sessions-on-the-accessible-bc-act/
LOCATION:Victoria Disability Resource Centre\, 817A Fort Str.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Aging Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older\, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future\, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future\, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. This is a new family hangout. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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://osanisinclusion.ca/event/aging-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity & Indigineity: From Childhood to Adulthood
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore colonial influences within disability support systems\, delve into the unique experiences of neurodiverse Indigenous childhood and youth\, and unpack the challenges and opportunities faced when transitioning into adulthood. Join us for a comprehensive look at neurodiversity across different life stages\, with a focus on creating a more supportive future.  \nSpeaker Nicole Ineese-Nash (she/her) is an Oji-Cree educator\, researcher\, and community helper whose work focuses on Indigenous community development\, mental health and wellbeing\, education\, and land-based practices. She is a member of Constance Lake First Nation in Treaty 9 territory and resides and works in Tkaronto. Nicole is an assistant professor in the schools of Early Childhood Studies and Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University\, as well as the academic coordinator of the Indigenous Child and Youth Engagement Certificate at the Chang School of Continuing Education. Nicole founded and serves as the executive director of a national non-profit organization called a Finding Our Power Together\, which provides mental health resources to Indigenous communities across Canada. Nicole has worked directly with Indigenous youth\, children\, and communities for over a decade and seeks research and teaching opportunities that promote Indigenous self-determination and resurgence. \nRiver Valade River Valade (they/he) is Métis (with roots to the Red River Métis Community)\, Black (African Diaspora) and Ukrainian. River is a Mental Health Counsellor (MSW\, RSW)\, Helper and Community Worker with 5+ years of experience working with urban Indigenous families and youth. He is passionate about walking alongside Indigenous youth on their journeys and helping them to discover and nurture their gifts. River holds a Bachelors’ of Social Work degree from McMaster University and a Masters’ degree in Social Work (specializing in Indigenous wholistic social work practice) from Wilfrid Laurier University. As someone who walks in-between multiple worlds in their identity as a Métis\, Mixed-Race\, Neurodivergent and Two-Spirit youth – River has gone on their own journey to explore what it means to be who they are\, the gifts he carries\, and his roles and responsibilities as an Indigenous person. \nDate: July 18\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST) \nLocation: Virtual session via Zoom \nRegister here: https://homesharingbc.ca/events/neurodiversity-and-indigeneity-from-childhood-to-adulthood/?mc_cid=ee9004a9e5&mc_eid=ffa1bdf18d \n*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event.  \n  \nRegistration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation\, please register before this deadline.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/neurodiversity-indigineity-from-childhood-to-adulthood/
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