Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

FASD - Thinking Outside Of The Box
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Event
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and those who support them. A Family Hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
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Early Years and School Age Navigation
2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years, or anticipating school years on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join this Family Hangout for supportive sessions on navigating the early years. We are here to listen, provide resources, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities.
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Complex Health
2025-07-07 12:00 - 13:30
Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout.
Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a safe place to share your challenges and connect with other caregivers.
** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only **
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Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You 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/

All 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.

Fed Family Chat
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
This virtual event is an opportunity to hang out with other youth in and from care and have fun. Together we can shape how we want to spend our time together.
This Fed Family Chat will be taking place on
July 8, 7-8 PM

Sign Up for Fed Family Chat Here

We are so excited to share space and connect with you!

Increasing Emotional Intelligence at Work
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, while also being attuned to the emotions of others. In high-stress environments, developing this skill can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier workplaces. This interactive webinar offers practical tools and insights to help participants explore their emotional triggers, better understand the role of emotions in behaviour, and respond thoughtfully to emotional cues in others. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify own emotional triggers and understand how this influence behaviour. 2. Describe the key functions of emotions and their role in decision-making and communication. 3. Reflect on how behaviours may signal underlying emotional experiences. 4. Apply strategies to respond more effectively to the emotions of others in the workplace.
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Reactive Behaviours
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 18:30 - 20:00
Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs.
As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. Join our bi-weekly Family Hangout where caregivers come together to share experiences, support one another, and explore tools and strategies that others have found helpful. These conversations are rooted in the belief that all behaviour has meaning and that, as trusted adults, we can model self-regulation, adapt our environments, and work toward meeting the needs behind the behaviour.
This call now brings together families from two former groups — Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. We welcome all who are navigating this journey and want to learn and connect in a supportive, non-judgmental space. Let’s come together, listen, share, and build a more inclusive and compassionate path forward — one where everyone’s needs are understood and valued.
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Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You 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/
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc
All 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.

FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:30
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.
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WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING
Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You 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/

After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc

All 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.

Welcome to Autism: First Steps with Nancy
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join the ASN’s Executive Director, Nancy Walton, to talk about the first steps in your child’s Autism journey. Quick start and tips for your newly diagnosed preschooler or grade school-age child.
Where do you start?
How can the Autism Support Network help you?
The weeks and months after receiving a diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. It is hard to know what to do first and conflicting information can make it difficult and confusing to get started with effective intervention you feel good about.
Nancy will share resources with you that have been vetted by the Autism Support Network that will help you make a meaningful action plan. Learn why we follow the research and work with certified service providers who are licensed and bound by a solid code of ethics.
Please note that this presentation is geared towards younger children with new diagnoses. If you have an older child or are facing challenges with school, transition planning or ongoing behavioural supports, please contact us directly for 1:1 assistance. info@autismsupportbc.ca.
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Dads Matter
2025-07-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:00
What is it? Dads supporting dads ! A place where dads can share their own experiences and get guidance and support from other dads. Dads with kids with disabilities.
When: Every Sunday. Attend one, three or as many as you want.
Where it Happens: Zoom online, Register Here
Ages: Dads of Children – All Ages
Cost: Free

Get in Touch: For more information, please call Ben Postmus at 250-231-7712
Website: https://diversefamilyroots.ca

Newly Diagnosed Autism
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:30
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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You 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/
All 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.

Community of Practice: Safety in Social Housing
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a dynamic and engaging Community of Practice session focused on Safety in Social Housing. This meeting is an opportunity for health and safety professionals in the social services sector to come together, share experiences, and explore practical strategies for addressing the unique health and safety challenges in social housing environments.
During this one-hour session, we’ll discuss the key safety concerns that impact both residents and staff in social housing, and highlight effective approaches to creating safer, more supportive spaces. Through small breakout discussions, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with peers, guided by OHS and PHS Advisors, as you explore real-world issues and share solutions. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of emergency shelters or supportive housing, your insights and experiences are valuable.
At the end of the session, we’ll reconvene to share key themes and takeaways, and discuss next steps for continued collaboration and improvement in the sector.
If you’re responsible for health and safety in a social service organization, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to advancing safety practices in your community.
Please note that this meeting is exclusive to health and safety professionals in the following WorkSafeBC Classification Units:

766007 – Counselling or Social Services (not elsewhere specified)
766010 – Life and Job Skills Training
766017 – Residential Social Service Facility

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Early Years and School Age Navigation
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather Beach (parent), for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen, provide resources, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Family 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
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support.
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
All 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.

Aging Caregivers
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 18:30 - 20:00
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. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You 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/
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
All 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.

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Group
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30
We believe that every parent & kinship caregivers are the expert of their own family. Sometimes it just takes a bit of space to hear yourself and the voices of other parents to find your way through. Parenting Support Groups provide a safe, supportive place to share ideas, information, concerns, challenges, etc., with others who are also parenting.
The online event occurs weekly on Thursday at 6:30 pm and is FREE to join.
Our groups are free and confidential and open to those in a parenting role who live in British Columbia, Canada.
If you are completing this form after hours or over the weekend, please note that we will make every effort to contact you the following business day.
Please note that our initial contact is via Email, kindly ensure that you check your junk/spam mailbox.

Thank you,
PSS
Office@parentsupportbc.ca

Substance Use Recovery: A Personal Account from the Front Lines
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
Brian Dean Williams brings years of frontline experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Like many in this field, his early career took a personal toll—leading him to face his own struggles with substance use as a way of coping with stress and moral injury.

In this session, Brian offers a heartfelt and honest account of that journey: the challenges he faced, how his work intersected with his personal struggles, and the path he took toward healing. His story is one of resilience, insight, and hope—for himself and for other frontline workers navigating similar experiences.

In the second half of the session, Brian will share practical strategies that have supported not only his own recovery but also the well-being of dozens of frontline workers he’s guided through therapy, clinical supervision, workshops, and retreats. He’ll introduce a compassionate framework to understand the full spectrum of substance use and offer tools to respond skillfully—whether supporting ourselves or others.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize the unique risks that frontline service workers face in developing problematic substance use
Identify early warning signs that may indicate personal struggles with substance use
Develop a deeper understanding of the spectrum of substance use and learn how to respond skillfully and compassionately—both to themselves and others
Become familiar with practical resources and evidence-informed models for addressing problematic substance use

About the presenter

Brian Dean Williams is a registered clinical counsellor and approved clinical supervisor. Brian has worked on the frontlines for 28 years with folks struggling with mental health, substance use, housing, and marginalization. He has worked in the downtown eastside in Vancouver, and in small First Nations (Indigenous) communities. Brian’s main modalities are narrative therapy and Buddhist psychology, although he also draws from other collaborative forms of counselling and community work. He has taught at Correctional Services of Canada, Raincity Housing, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation, and many more. Brian lives on the traditional unceded territories of the shíshálh Nation with his wife and three kids, where he loves mountain biking, playing hockey / basketball, and singing with his community. www.briandeanwilliams.com
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Become a Certified Mental Health First Aider: Virtual Training on July 24th & 25th
2025-07-24 08:30 - 2025-07-25 12:00
Join us for an engaging and impactful virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. This interactive training will take place virtually, from 8:30AM to 12:00PM, on July 24th & 25th, providing you with hands-on techniques to recognize, support, and guide individuals toward recovery.
Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

Recognize early signs of mental health declines or crises
Encourage open discussions about mental health and well-being
Guide individuals to appropriate professional or community supports
Offer support in mental health or substance use crises
Use MHFA actions to maintain your own mental health

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).
Before attending the virtual training, participants must complete a self-directed online module (Module 1), which introduces key concepts and strategies to be explored in the live training (Modules 2 and 3). The online module takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and proof of completion is required prior to the start of the virtual modules. Completion of Module 1 is mandatory to participate in the virtual course. Failure to complete the online module by the specified deadline will make the participant ineligible for a refund or transfer of registration.
Important Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy.
Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be submitted via email (training@csshsa.ca) at least 5 business days before the scheduled course to receive a refund or reschedule.

Late cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
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Mental Health First Aid
2025-07-24 08:30 - 2025-07-25 12:00

Real Talk Pride Season 2SLGBTQIA+ Zoom Hangout
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
LGBTQ folks with cognitive disabilities (or folks with cognitive disabilities who are questioning or curious about their gender and / or orientation) meet over Zoom, watch some Real Talk videos, and participate in a conversation facilitated by a certified sexual health educator.
Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, and sex. Things like:

How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner?
How do I let my family know that I want to date?
How can I make sex safer?
What is consent?

It’s totally normal. But sometimes it can be hard to know where to get good information. At this event, we’ll watch some Real Talk videos, and have a conversation hosted by a Certified Sexual Health Educator. We’ll talk about where to get good information, who can support us with this stuff, and how to figure out confusing situations. People are welcome to talk about things, or to just listen if they don’t want to talk.
If you want a family member, friend, or staff member to come with you to the event, that’s great. They don’t need to register, they can just show up with you.
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Access to Justice Position Statement
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00
Did you know that people with an intellectual disability face significant barriers when interacting with the justice system?
Inclusion Canada has developed a position statement on access to justice. On Thursday, July 31st from 3-4 PM EST, we’ll be hosting a webinar to review our priorities, our calls to action, and our vision for an inclusive justice system.
Join us, learn from self-advocates, family members, and legal professionals, and prepare to be part of the solution.
Live French interpretation and ASL/LSQ will be available during the webinar.
To view Inclusion Canada’s Access to Justice position statement ahead of the webinar, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3GBl6TO
Panelists include:

Kory Earle-Morrow: Kory is the Provincial/Territorial Coordinator at People First of Canada. Kory has been a huge advocate for people labelled with an intellectual or developmental disability. He lives with his husband, mother-in-law and 4 cats in Carleton Place. Kory will moderate the webinar.
Bluesette Campbell: Bluesette is the President of Inclusion Saskatchewan and a member of the Inclusion Canada board of directors. Bluesette chaired the Access to Justice Position Statement Committee. She will provide an overview of the position and commentary as a parent.
Elsie Tellier Caballero: Elsie is a Staff Lawyer at ARCH Disability Law Center. Elsie co-coordinated the Canada Civil Society Parallel Report Group. Elsie will comment on the significance of Inclusion Canada’s position, including as it relates to the rights claiming process.

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Children In Care
2025-08-05 12:00 - 13:30
A support group for those with kids in care, considering care, or feeling pressured to place their kids in care.
Only families who have experienced this unique journey truly understand the challenges it brings. Whether due to removal, a special needs agreement, or a voluntary care agreement, placing a child with extra support needs into the Ministry’s care is an incredibly difficult and emotional decision. Families often face feelings of guilt, judgment, and isolation during this process. You’re not alone. Join us for an open and heartfelt conversation with other families who share your experience.
This is a space for parents and caregivers to connect, share, and support one another without fear of judgment. Let’s come together to find hope, resilience, and connection.
** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only **

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You 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/

All 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.

Kindergarten Transitions
2025-08-12 12:30 - 14:30
Transitioning from preschool or childcare into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required.
Additional care is needed to ensure a smooth process and understand how to navigate the school system This workshop is designed for parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners to learn what to expect during those first months of Kindergarten.

CLICK TO REGISTER

Family 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.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc

All 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.

You are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS, this online forum was created by The Family Support Institute of BC aimed to support families navigate the journey of transitioning into Kindergarten for their loved ones through peer-to-peer support and shared experiences. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fsitransitiontok

Deaf and Autistic - Affirming Intersections of Experience
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar will focus on people who are Deaf and
Autistic. The presenter will be Elle Livengood. Elle is
Deaf and Autistic herself and will share her journey to
understanding autism, being Hard of Hearing and
becoming Deaf, experience through a cochlear implant,
and about other parts of the life lived til now. Elle will
talk about understanding language, understanding
autism, affirming Deaf Autistic children, how to
navigate the systems that don’t always support
marginalized families, and more!

BIOGRAPHY

Elle is a professional educator of many years and many
hats. Elle has taught Deaf and hard of hearing students
across the country, in Deaf schools, mainstream settings
and now runs a DHH middle school center program in
Portland, Oregon. As well, Elle has hosted a variety of
workshops on the Disability experience for adults. They
are Deaf, Autistic and chronically ill and have a
plethora of lived and learned experience in the
Disability Community.
These days you can find Elle loving their little home and
family life filled with love, animals and nature.
