@FSIBC

Here for you! 📍 We're a provincial non-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability ❤️ #FSI

 New Westminster, BC
familysupportbc.com/
Joined September 2009
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Family Support Institute retweeted
BCEdAccess@BCEdAccess19 Jun 2023
If you already have as an educator this year, it's not too late to fix this. Ask your principal for help to figure things out and make the trip inclusive, reach out to the district, find a way. All students should feel like they belong in your classroom and school community #bced
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ALT Text on a background frame with colorful shapes and cartoon children at the bottom. It says "INCLUSION ISN'T SOMETHING WE SHOULD HAVE TO MAKE A CASE FOR. WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO CONVINCE OTHER PEOPLE OF THE VALUE OF BELONGING.

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Family Support Institute retweeted
Down syndrome BC@downsyndromebc15 Jun 2023
"Individualized funding places the power & decision making in the hands of those who know the child best. Their family. By granting families autonomy to choose supports & services that are most beneficial for their child, we honour their expertise..."
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Family Support Institute retweeted
BC Complex Kids Society@BCComplexKids15 Jun 2023
Please join us to learn more about the National Disability Insurance Plan in Australia! June 24 @ 10am Pacific time. Resister at the link. eventbrite.com/e/conversatio…
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Family Support Institute retweeted
Variety BC@VarietyBC13 Jun 2023
When you become a Variety monthly donor you’re helping to ensure kids like Suzhi, who was diagnosed with autism, ADHD & developmental delay, can receive the ongoing support they need to thrive. Read Suzhi’s story and join our #VarietyCaresCommunity at variety.bc.ca/news/monthly-d….
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Family Support Institute retweeted
Holland Bloorview@HBKidsHospital11 Jun 2023
Are you a youth or young adult who has a disability and identifies belonging to a gender diverse group? Participate in our research study to share your experiences: hollandbloorview.ca/listenin…
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Family Support Institute retweeted
IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦
@BCANDS111 Jun 2023
Despite the abuses, she unable to fight the systems of the powerful. Like many experiencing violence, poverty, and/or disability, coerced into MAiD, there in no champagne/celebrations, as others promote, only apathy, injustice and death. She was Catherine Kassenoff, remember her.
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Family Support Institute retweeted
CP Association of BC@CerebralPalsyBC10 Jun 2023
Day 6 #SeniorsWeek #CPABC highlights the #LivedExperience by our new #seniorspanel with funding from #NewHorizons. Thanking Jessie Sutherland for Belonging Matters program. #MaintainingDignityWhileAgeingWithCP. For presentations, contact Jeanne: [email protected]
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Family Support Institute retweeted
IDC/BCANDS 🇨🇦
@BCANDS13 Jun 2023
Today is the last day of National AccessAbility Week, but that doesn't mean we wait for another year to recognize the accessibility needs of all people! Ensuring accessible communities, policies and programs is everyone's responsibility!
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Family Support Institute retweeted
Disability Without Poverty@Disability_WP2 Jun 2023
On June 7 we will:⁠ ✸ Ask the Finance Minister to #BudgetTheBenefit ✸ Demand that MPs #RatifyBillC22 ASAP ⁠ Will you join us? ⁠ Wed June 7, 12:30pm Parliament Hill⁠ #EndDisabilityPoverty #LetsGetItDone
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Brother and sister duo Simon and Caroline of Simon's Soapbox are the subject of a recent New West Anchor Community Spotlight: bit.ly/3OJwVZK. Sample their wares this Sunday at Run Up for Down Syndrome!
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Family Support Institute retweeted
BCEdAccess@BCEdAccess27 May 2023
"Schools can ensure field trips are planned and assessed well in advance to ensure they can be inclusive of all students in the class. " Learn how to advocate for inclusion of your child here: bcedaccess.com/2023/05/26/al… #bced #bcedchat @RachnaSinghNDP @humanrights4BC
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In ON May 14 is recognized as Child and Youth in Care Day for honouring the voices & experiences of children + young people in/from care. It's a good time to revisit the report below, which outlines solutions & recommendations by young people themselves. ow.ly/EfLj50NN4y9
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Family Support Institute retweeted
Community Living BC@clbc_connect11 May 2023
"For me, being happy and having a positive mindset comes with opportunities to be creative and confident and feel like you belong." Read Brandon Wilkinson's story 'Creativity boosts confidence' from Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES Magazine here: ow.ly/Mfbp50OhZss
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Family Support Institute retweeted
Inclusion BC@InclusionBC10 May 2023
May 10 is #BearWitnessDay. Take action today for the full implementation of #JordansPrinciple to end inequalities in public services for First Nations children, youth, and families @CaringSociety has tips to spread awareness and take action fncaringsociety.com/bear-wit… #inclusion
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BC Complex Kids Society@BCComplexKids10 May 2023
Please join us & share this across the country. Registration is free. Schedule and speaker bios can be found at the link. We have an awesome line up! Friday May 12th & Saturday May 13th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific both days (noon to 4:00 pm Eastern) disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/…
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Family Support Institute retweeted
CanFASD Research Network@CanFASD8 May 2023
Its #NationalNursingWeek. Nurses and other frontline workers play a vital role in making sure we get the care that we need and that we’re treated with dignity and respect.
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B.C. faces a wide variety of human rights issues requiring urgent attention and action. @humanrights4BC wants to learn more about these from those providing programs or services related to human rights. Share your insights by participating in this survey: bit.ly/baseline-survey-post

Share your insights on human rights issues in B.C.

BCOHRC is seeking insights from community organizations, service providers and public institutions in B.C. as part of a project to monitor and evaluate the state of human rights across B.C.

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Family Support Institute retweeted
CMHA National
@CMHA_NTL1 May 2023
#Mentalhealth care doesn’t just happen in a doctor’s office or in a hospital. There are community-based mental health services that work together with the medical system, and it supports people’s wellbeing before, during and after medical care.
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The @PeopleFirstCA facebook page has a joint statement with @peoplefirst_ns saying "This is a great day for people with intellectual disabilities in Nova Scotia!" 3/3
Press Release called A Remedy for Dreams from People First of Canada's Facebook Page

ALT Press Release called A Remedy for Dreams from People First of Canada's Facebook Page

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Family Support Institute retweeted
Inclusion BC@InclusionBC21 Apr 2023
Save the date! Join us online May 17 and in-person or online May 26-27 for our family leadership series in Richmond! Read more: inclusionbc.org/rivers-and-r… @VelaCanada @BCCFA @AspireRichmond @posAbilitiesCA @SSCLSpectrum @cdba_bc @NSConneXions @MilieuFamily @nsdrc @FSIBC
Families living in the Lower Mainland are invited to attend a series of FREE sessions. Learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. Join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support. More details at inclusionbc.org/RiversAndRoads

ALT Families living in the Lower Mainland are invited to attend a series of FREE sessions. Learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. Join other families in sharing knowledge and developing community support. More details at inclusionbc.org/RiversAndRoads

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