ACT lists workshops and conferences in BC related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.

Safety in Your Community
Become safety-aware while in your community by attending our workshop by Rachel Zubick, a Vernon Community Safety Officer. She will cover all aspects of safety, such as waiting for the bus, walking on your own, etc. For people eligible for CLBC Services , Self-Advocates and [...]

PEERS for Young Adults - Dating Bootcamp
PEERS for Young Adults - Dating Bootcamp is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults (18-30years) who are interested in developing romantic relationships. Young adults and social coaches (including parents or other caregivers) attend 5 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week. [...]

Mandt Training for Families
Mandt for Families is a person-centered, values-based process that encourages positive interactions among family members and is delivered over Zoom in three 90 minute sessions. Mandt for Families creates a simple yet effective way of introducing the concept that if you can manage and control [...]

Mandt Training - In Person (Surrey)
The Mandt System is: Relationship Based Crisis Interaction - Used extensively across Canada, the focus of Mandt is on building trust and supporting students, not just their behaviours. Building positive, healthy relationships where students live, learn, work and play is the ultimate goal of our [...]

FSI Learning Explorations - Leaving High School: What's Next?
Join Karen Speijer and Bonnie Fallowfield on March 29th, 2023 for Leaving High School: Whats Next? SESSION INFO: How do you prepare for this big change in your son’s or daughter’s life? This workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their [...]

FSI Learning Explorations – What Families Need to Know When Hiring Respite Workers
SESSION INFO: Join us on Thursday May 25th for What Families Need to Know When Hiring Respite Workers with Caitlin Goodsell Hiring a respite provider is not always as straightforward as it seems. In this session, we will explore the different ways of correctly [...]

Safety, Relationships & Sexuality
Join Sherry Nassrin and Darren Frisk from posAbilities as they talk to you about safety, dating, relationships and sexuality in this 1 1/2 hour workshop on Zoom. For people eligible for CLBC services, self-advocates and their allies. Support Workshops and other professional staff invited to [...]

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Shawnigan Lake (Ages 6-18)
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1-5, 2023 Week 3 July 18-22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4-8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968. From day camps, to week [...]

Survive Outdoors
Sandra Riches, from BC Adventure Smart, will be teaching you some life-saving skills you can use for surviving in the wilderness. For people eligible for CLBC Services , Self-Advocates and their allies. Support workers and professionals are welcome to attend. When you register you will [...]

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Shawnigan Lake (Ages 6-18)
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1 - 5, 2023 Week 3 July 18 - 22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4 - 8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since [...]

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Winfield (Ages 6-18)
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1-5, 2023 Week 3 July 18-22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4-8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968. From day camps, to week [...]

Summer Day Camp - Culinary Kids
Culinary Kids - Chilliwack, BC We invite your child to experience the Yummiest Summer Day Camp Pivot Point has to offer. More than just food, our special brand of secret ingredients makes learning culinary skills a fun food adventure! As participants build confidence and independence, [...]

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Squamish (Ages 6-18)
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 8-12, 2023 Week 3 July 25-29, 2023 and Week 5 August 11-15, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968. From day camps, to week [...]

Easter Seals Virtual Kids Camp@Home (Ages 6 - 18)
Week 1 July 10-14, 2023 Week 2 July 24-28, 2023 Easter Seals Camp@Home is a unique camp experience that allows for children, youth and adults to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Through interactive, fun and social online activities and programs, campers of all ages and [...]

Summer Day Camp - Stories & Crafts: South Fraser (Cloverdale)
This day camp is designed for those who prefer a quieter slower pace! Each day, two staff meet up to 8 participants on location for their chosen activity. Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy at the picnic, and will choose between various staff lead [...]

Easter Seals Virtual Camp@Home (Ages 19 - 49)
Week 1 July 17-21, 2023 Week 2 July 31- Aug 4, 2023 Easter Seals Camp@Home is a unique camp experience that allows for children, youth and adults to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Through interactive, fun and social online activities and programs, campers of all [...]

Summer Day Camp - STEAM Challenge: Chilliwack
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math. Our STEAM Challenge Day Camps bring together these five disciplines to create active and inclusive learning opportunities that challenge participants mentally, while inspiring them socially. Building water balloon catapults for a fortress battle royale in [...]

Summer Day Camp - Theatre Sports: South Fraser
The Theatre Sports Day-Camp is all about imagination! Each day we integrate themes from Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft and other age appropriate adventure series into real life activities, where participants develop a story and act out the plot, or play out their choices on a [...]

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Winfield (Ages 6-18)
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1 - 5, 2023 Week 3 July 18 - 22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4 - 8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since [...]

Summer Groups at Island Clinical Counselling (Nanaimo)
ICC offers regular child and youth specific group programming through the year but we are offering these groups in the Summer as intensives (2 two hour groups per week for two weeks). Child therapists provide groups for children and youth that are inclusive. Groups allow [...]