Community Events in BC

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

Autistic pride group for university-bound teens

Autistic pride group for university-bound teens

Monday, May 20, 2024 - Thursday, October 31, 2024    
12:00 am
As autistic folks, we look at the world in our own ways—ways we can appreciate and understand when we share our experiences with one another. This autism pride group is for university-bound teens in grades 10-12. It’s a chance for us to share our experiences, [...]
Girls on the Spectrum

Girls on the Spectrum

Tuesday, May 21, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]
Girls on the Spectrum

Girls on the Spectrum

Thursday, May 23, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]
Robot Song

Robot Song

Monday, May 27, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024    
All Day
Vancouver
DIFFERENT = AWESOME Juniper is constantly compared to a robot, but after encountering one on her doorstep, she begins the adventure of a lifetime. Bullies are no match for our young heroine, as she believes in herself and her passion for robots more than anything. [...]
Square Peg Society Activities May 2024

Square Peg Society Activities May 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024    
12:00 am
Events for late-May are listed below. To see further details, and to register for our events, follow this link: https://squarepegsociety.ca/events/month/ Mon, May 27 Let’s Talk! Tues, May 28 Everything Relationships Sherry will guide a discussion  on Tips & Strategies for Social Events
H.A.N.G: Minecraft Club (ONLINE)

H.A.N.G: Minecraft Club (ONLINE)

Monday, May 27, 2024 - Thursday, June 20, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Minecraft Club - H.A.N.G. Online
🌟 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 – 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎮 Navigating the world as an Autistic or Diverse Abilities youth can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to making friends, feeling accepted, and expressing yourself without fear of judgment. We believe that everyone has the [...]
Academic Supports & Accommodations

Academic Supports & Accommodations

Tuesday, May 28, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]
Academic Supports & Accommodations

Academic Supports & Accommodations

Thursday, May 30, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]
Talent Show

Talent Show

Sunday, June 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hello Fraser Valley Autism Community! Mayday Club Youth Choir for Neurodiversity is hosting its 3rd annual talent show, which is open to everyone. If you are a neurodivergent individual or ally, you are invited to perform in our 3rd annual talent show! It is open [...]
Discover the Benefits of the Listening Program - Free Webinar

Discover the Benefits of the Listening Program - Free Webinar

Monday, June 3, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
West Coast Centre for Learning
West Coast Centre for Learning hosts Mandy Doman from Advanced Brain to introduce The Listening Program (TLP), a music-based therapy aiding mental, physical, and emotional health. TLP is versatile, benefiting various individuals from different backgrounds, including those with learning challenges, ADHD, Autism, anxiety disorders, and [...]
Autism in the Teen Years

Autism in the Teen Years

Tuesday, June 4, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]
Autism in the Teen Years

Autism in the Teen Years

Wednesday, June 5, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]
Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff

Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Effective Strategies for Classroom Support Staff - Online, Remote (June 2024)
In this four-hour workshop, we introduce essential strategies educational assistants can use to effectively support their students, from before a lesson begins, up until success. Through lecture, video example, discussion, and activities, participants will learn practical questions to ask to better understand how to help [...]
Supporting Autistic Children & Youth with Grief

Supporting Autistic Children & Youth with Grief

Tuesday, June 11, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]
Supporting Autistic Children & Youth with Grief

Supporting Autistic Children & Youth with Grief

Thursday, June 13, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]
Learning About Support Worker Central

Learning About Support Worker Central

Tuesday, June 18, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Zoom
Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to [...]
Sexual Health Education: Considerations for Autistic Students

Sexual Health Education: Considerations for Autistic Students

Tuesday, June 18, 2024    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]
Sexual Health Education: Considerations for Autistic Students

Sexual Health Education: Considerations for Autistic Students

Thursday, June 20, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]
Center Based Camp - Monarch House

Center Based Camp - Monarch House

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Friday, July 5, 2024    
8:45 am - 11:45 am
Abbotsford
Engaging morning full of activities like arts and crafts and games! This is in a smaller group for more meaningful connections with campers. 
Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Adventure Summer Camp - Monarch House

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Friday, July 5, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Abbotsford
In a small group, friends go to nearby parks and venues, to foster a sense of ownership and belonging. The children choose their own adventures for the day picking from a list of options! This option is for children aged 8+. 
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