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

Social for Life
SOCIAL for LIFE A Social Communication Group for Teens and their Social Coaches (Parents, Guardians, Support-Workers) ***This program runs from Monday, October 16, 2023 - Monday, December 11, 2023. Group meetings will be held every Monday during that period.*** Rosslyn Delmonico, SLP, and [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Education Series: Navigating Supports and IEPs
Join Heather Beach on Tuesday October 17, 2023, for Navigating Supports and IEPs SESSION INFO: IEPs and Designations Advocacy: In this session, we will explore: • Timeline of IEPs, when and how often to meet • Ministry of Education designations • Smart vs Competency Based [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Transition Series: PWD Supplements
Join Suzanne Eddy Wednesday, October 18, at 10:00 am for PWD Supplements SESSION INFO: Join Suzanne Eddy as she describes the benefits of being in receipt of Disability Assistance, Types of supplements that may be available to you. Register Here Family Support Institute of BC [...]

This World's Ours Centre - Day Camp: Oct. 20
Join us on your day off from school for camp at This World's Ours Centre. Campers will engage in a variety of activities from arts & crafts, cooking, physical activity, visits to local parks, and more! This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the [...]

HANG Eco Adventure Club South Fraser
Eco Adventure Club offers a fun outdoor pursuit each week! Eco Adventure Club is a weekly program for youth ages 7-15 where participants explore different locations and outdoor activities around their community within our unique social skill building process. “Helping Adolescents / Adults Network and [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Education Series: Bumps in the Road: Problem Solving
Join Heather Beach on Tuesday October 24, 2023, for Bumps in the Road: Problem Solving SESSION INFO: Collaborative Advocacy Every 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 [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~Transition Series: CRA Benefit Outreach Program
Join us October 25th for CRA Benefit Outreach Program with Arsi Ahmed. Register Here CRA and Person with Disability – followed by a Q & A session – Topics to be covered include: Disability tax credit Eligibility for the DTC Apply with the digital application [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Transition Series: Wills and Estate Planning
Join Geoffrey White, KC, for Wills and Estate Planning on November 1st at 6:30 pm. SESSION INFO: Becoming 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, estate-planning lawyer, Geoffrey [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Education Series: Post Secondary Options
Join Heather Beach for the final installment of FSI’s Education series: Post-Secondary Education Options. We 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 [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Transition Series: RDSP Level 1
Join Faculty from PLAN Institute for Register Disability Savings Plan Level 1 on November 8, 2023 SESSION INFO: RDSP 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 [...]

This World's Ours Centre - Day Camp: Nov. 13
Join us on your day off from school for camp at This World's Ours Centre. Campers will engage in a variety of activities from arts & crafts, cooking, physical activity, visits to local parks, and more! This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the [...]

Easter Seals Kids Social Club Online
Kids Social Club Let’s get chatting with our friends! This one hour club will include games, social time and virtual field trips. Oct 3rd – Nov 7th Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm Ages 6-18 years Cost: $60 Registration Now Open Nov 14th- Dec 19th Tuesdays 4pm – [...]

Easter Seals Youth Fun & Fitness - Online
Youth Fun & Fitness Youth fun and fitness is all about moving and grooving! During the program there will be active games, daily challenges, and sport time with friends. This program is free of cost, and open to youths 12-24. If you have any song [...]

Easter Seals Adult's Social Club - Online
Adult Social Clubs Join us for an hour of laughs, connections and just plain fun! This is our most popular class, so register early! Nov 14th- Dec 19th Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm Ages 19-49 years Cost: $60 Registration Now Open

This World's Ours Centre - Day Camp: Nov. 24
Join us on your day off from school for camp at This World's Ours Centre. Campers will engage in a variety of activities from arts & crafts, cooking, physical activity, visits to local parks, and more! This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the [...]

HANG Eco Adventure Club
Eco Adventure Club offers a fun outdoor pursuit each week! Eco Adventure Club is a weekly program for youth ages 7-15 where participants explore different locations and outdoor activities around their community within our unique social skill building process. “Helping Adolescents / Adults Network and [...]

Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
An expert in her field, Holly Davis, from the Interior Savings Credit Union, will be presenting a very important workshop on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention. You will learn about SPAM emails, phone calls and how to prevent them to keep your personal information safe. [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Transition Series: Microboards and Individualized Funding
Join Caitlin Goodsell on Wednesday, November 29th, 6:30 pm for Microboards and Individualized Funding. SESSION INFO: Microboards 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 [...]

FSI Learning Explorations ~ Transition Series: Representation Agreements
SESSION INFO: Join us December 6th, for Representation Agreements with Geoffrey White, KC Get 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 [...]