Archived Community Events

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. In our digital world, online safety is also imperative to learn about. This session will include: Sexual [...]

Amasa is a camp ministry that brings the Gospel of Jesus Christ to adults with diverse abilities. This camp runs from Monday June 23 in the afternoon until Friday June 27 in the afternoon (Please see website amasa.ca for more information).

West Coast Centre for Learning Summer Camps and Learning Programs offer fun, educational enrichment for children with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. With greater capacity in the summer, our supportive and neuroaffirming setting helps kids explore, grow, and build confidence while developing life skills and [...]

Hello Amazing Parents! We’re thrilled to announce that we will be running our Summer Pre-Kindergarten Program again this July and August in Langley – and we can’t wait to share more with you!  What’s it all about? Think confidence, friendships, and school-readiness – all wrapped up in [...]

Come join us for a night of dancing and fun at our first ever silent disco!!!! Get ready to vibe to the beats of your choice, as you flip between the 3 available channels of music. Check in at registration, grab your headphones, pick your [...]

My son Caylan is having an annual garage sale on 5 July 2025 (between 9 am and 1 pm) at 340 Wethersfield Drive in Vancouver, BC! He will be selling all kids stuff including books, games and toys (and featuring Playmobil and Brio). This year [...]

This is a fully-inclusive and accessible outdoor social-recreation group for children with disabilities. Based upon current reserach and practices that demonstrate the benefits for nature-based activities and risky play, this is a chance for your child to explore, learn, and build their resilience! Supported by [...]

Sensory Summer Reading Club  Wednesdays, July 9 - August 13, 2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Vancouver Public Library - Firehall Branch For children who love picture books and stories, creativity and discovery! This small-group program is designed for children with diverse needs, including all [...]

Enjoy connecting with other families and playing with LEGO® in this small group, sensory-friendly, distraction-reduced program. Open to children with all abilities and needs, but especially designed for those who thrive with additional support, and their families or caregivers. Light levels will be reduced in [...]

This summer, The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab (ADDL) at Simon Fraser University in partnership with HashHackCode, is offering a FREE, online Early Logic Camp and Research Study for children ages 5–8 — open to both neurodivergent and neurotypical students. This inclusive, strengths-based program is [...]

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 [...]

The exact format of this class is developed according to participants' challenges and needs. Like ages are grouped together, and discussion and joint problem solving is encouraged. The class begins with an EF assessment and builds needed skills through CBT exercises, games and practice. This [...]

https://www.instagram.com/peersgrouprichmond/ We are now accepting Intake Registrations for children with ASD ages 9-13 for Sept 2025 and Jan 2026 groups!  This evidence-based skills group helps youth learn social skills needed to make and keep friendships!  Please feel free to click here to read more about PEERS® developed by [...]

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is an important tool to support students with disabilities and diverse needs in schools across the province. This session will support understanding of the new Competency Based IEP (CB-IEP) which utilizes the principles of inclusion, student agency and responsive planning. [...]

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is an important tool to support students with disabilities and diverse needs in schools across the province. This session will support understanding of the new Competency Based IEP (CB-IEP) which utilizes the principles of inclusion, student agency and responsive planning. [...]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8 – 11 AM. [...]

PEERS for teens 12-16 is a 14 week social program developed through UCLA. I have been successfully running this program with various age groups for the past 20 years. I am a certified teacher and parent to neurodiverse young adults. PEERS covers topics such as [...]

PEERS, The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is a 12-week evidence-based social skills training program, for middle and high school students. Developed by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson at UCLA, this program enjoys global recognition, implemented in over 35 countries. Research has shown [...]

Children ages 5-7 are invited to a fun, interactive group built on the AIM® curriculum, where we practice mindfulness, cooperation, sharing, and conversation through playful activities and games. These experiences help build friendships and confident communication. Start Date: September 16, 2025 | End Date: November [...]

Many individuals with ASD struggle with executive functioning, however improving skills in this area is vital for developing independence and functioning successfully in many settings. This workshop will help participants: Develop a better understanding of executive functioning and how it relates to home, school, and [...]