Community Living Victoria - Family Support

Community Living Victoria - Family Support Through Family Support we provide information, resources, advocacy and support in a variety of topics that families request.

On December 16, 1955, a group of dedicated parents founded what is now called Community Living Victoria. Today, as the largest non-profit community living service provider on Vancouver Island, Community Living Victoria provides a range of support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Our work is guided by our values, experience and history and draws fr

om strong roots in the community. Community Living Victoria recognizes the rights of everyone to have a full range of life choices, including access to education, affordable and appropriate housing, leisure options, gainful employment and participation in the community. A healthy community encourages the involvement of everyone.

05/26/2026

🌭 YOU’RE INVITED! 🌭

Join us for the Caring Families Society Open House BBQ on June 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at 145-735 Goldstream Avenue in Langford!

Come meet our team, connect with the community, enjoy hot dogs and refreshments, and learn more about the services and support we provide for caregivers throughout Vancouver Island.

✨ Meet our new Executive Director
✨ Kids activities
✨ Prizes
✨ Community connection
✨ Everyone welcome!

At Caring Families Society, we believe caregivers deserve strong support, education, and community. This event is a chance to learn more about caregiving and ask questions.

Whether you’re curious about fostering, looking to connect, or simply want to enjoy a welcoming community BBQ — we’d love to see you there.

📍 145-735 Goldstream Avenue
📅 June 18
🕚 11AM–2PM

Learn more:
https://caring-families.ca/

Event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1785135919531083

05/26/2026

Interested in playing some fun video games with friends? Wa-hoo!

Next Tuesday, June 2nd, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm, we're hosting an Accessible Gaming Hangout! We'll be featuring a variety of Nintendo Switch games that can be played with two or more players! Many of these games also have some really neat accessibility features!

The game line-up includes:
-Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: classic racing fun for up to four players, with steering wheel controllers!
-The Vale: Shadow of the Crown: an immersive role-playing game that is entirely
played through audio cues, ideal for people who are blind!
-Super Mario Party: a competitive multiplayer with a large collection of fun mini games!
-Nintendo Switch Sports: a variety of sports, including bowling, basketball and more, with simple motion controls

If you would like to participate, please fill out the Google form at the link below and for any additional questions or concerns, please email [email protected] or call 250-595-0044 ext. 112.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAcmC0BUmvCWJH3sCYfMaBzXcAhKv9YjRgJk2ViSR18ts3Rw/viewform

Image Description: poster advertising the Accessible Gaming Hangout, with images of the games and info, all featured in the above social media post.

05/26/2026

Leave the kids with us while you enjoy a well-deserved break. Experienced childcare staff will lead the group for a fun-filled evening at Panorama pool, followed by a pizza dinner and a movie!

Saturday, May 30th 5:30-9:30PM at Greenglade Community Centre.
Ages 5-6 barcode: 00187710
Ages 7-11 barcode: 00187711

05/26/2026

You’re invited to BGCA’s weekly Community Dinners! Join us every Thursday from 5–6 pm for a warm meal and community connection.
Registration is required. Please register by Thursday at 9 am. Call us at 250-388-5251

05/26/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, between 11 and 11:30, librarians from the Saanich Centennial Branch will visit the Family Centre drop-in program. Stop by for a short story time, learn about family programs, and sign up for library cards! No registration required.

05/26/2026

Do you have a disability? Do you need help applying for federal benefits and programs?

Join Indigenous Disability Canada and Inclusion Canada for a free National Accessibility Week webinar.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm Eastern
Zoom webinar

More information and registration here: https://www.inclusioncanada.ca/page/accessing-disability-benefits-together

The webinar will be in English. French interpretation, ASL, LSQ, and English and French captioning will be provided.

05/26/2026

If you are finding it challenging to access supports for a child with medical complexities, or would like to learn more about how to navigate services and reduce barriers to inclusion, we warmly invite you to join our advocacy team in partnership with BC Complex Kids Society for a presentation and conversation on navigating these barriers together. 🤝

✨ We will share practical information and advocacy strategies that can help, and we also value your lived experience and invite you to share the barriers you are seeing in your own community.
Register here: https://ow.ly/xG5Q50YTGeV

05/26/2026

✨ The Joan Turner Bursary is now the Joan Turner Fund! ✨

The Joan Turner Fund is open to youth in Grades 8–12 whose parent or guardian is a registered 1Up parent. This fund is designed to help remove financial barriers to meaningful opportunities that support creativity, skill-building, personal skill development.

Funding may support workshops, certifications, creative programs, skill-building opportunities, specialized equipment or supplies required to participate in a program or opportunity — such as cleats for league sports programs, specialized art supplies for a course or workshop, or clothing/equipment required for a job, training program or chosen career path.

A letter of support is still required as part of the application process, and applicants must provide information about the specific opportunity they are applying for.

PLEASE NOTE: this fund is not for general recreation or standard community center programming, Or for any post secondary related costs.

📅 Applications open until June 19th, 2026
💻 [email protected]

05/26/2026

Are you tired of constantly repeating your medical history, support needs, and important personal information to doctors, teachers, therapists, friends and family?

MyBooklet BC lets families and people with disabilities create a beautiful, personalized information booklet!

>> https://mybookletbc.com/

We are hosting our next live online session next Tuesday, so come join us to Learn About myBooklet BC - May 26! In this session, we will guide you through what MyBookletBC is, how it works, and how the website can support you or someone you know.

This is also an opportunity for existing MyBooklet BC users to drop in and ask questions.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TMfG1MdAQKKbiWLoqt7qPA

Who this session is for:
• People of all abilities
• Family members, caregivers, and support networks
• Service providers, educators, and professionals supporting someone with a disability
• Anyone looking for a resource to organize important personal and/or family details

05/26/2026

Complete this survey to win one of 20 $50 gift cards!

The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights along with the University of Winnipeg are looking for anyone identifying as having a disability or chronic condition to participate in their study. Their goal is to better understand the housing barriers and discrimination people with disabilities face across Canada. Anyone in BC, MB, ON, or NS can participate.

Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/H3YYZVJ?organization=victoria_disability_resource_centre

Contact: 1-800-263-1139 or visit: [email protected] to receive assistance or learn more about the study.

[Image Description: A recruitment poster for a national housing survey titled "Your Housing Experience Matters." The graphic features a large QR code and an illustration of a person in a wheelchair in front of several houses.

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Victoria, BC
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