Archived Community Events

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 [...]

Coming This Fall! We are excited to announce that West Coast Centre for Learning will be the first and only provider in British Columbia to offer the Secret Agent Society Program, beginning in October. We are so excited to make this program available to families [...]

Join Ean Price and Taylor Danielson on Thursday October 12 , 2023, for  Youth Assistive Technology (YAT)  Ean Price and Taylor Danielson will showcase how Youth Assistive Technology is breaking down barriers, and opening up new opportunities for youth with physical disabilities. From smart home [...]

The SFU Autism in Education Lab (AEL) is hosting a FREE two-day STEM Camp for autistic adolescents who currently experience sound sensitivities on Saturday October 14th and October 21st (9:00am - 3:30pm) at SFU's Burnaby campus. This camp includes a computer workshop with a focus [...]

We're looking for people just like you to join our Creative Employment Options Program. We'll help you develop the skills you need to achieve your employment goals. Our Program is unique, comprehensive, and most importantly, focused on you. What We Offer: Individualized and group-based learning [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

PEERS for Teens is a 13 week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. Teens and parents attend 90 minute sessions through a Zoom platform once a week [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 8–11am. Volume levels and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

PEERS for Teens is a 13 week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. Teens and parents attend 90 minute sessions through a Zoom platform once a week [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Having a diagnosis of ASD increases the likelihood of having mental health symptoms or a diagnosed mental health disorder. This session will: Provide a brief overview of the most common mental health challenges among the ASD population.  Help parents/caregivers identify when to seek mental health [...]