Author: Andy Kachor
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A Look at CIFASD Researcher Sarah Mattson
Dr. Sarah Mattson is a researcher and key member of the Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD). Please watch the short video below, in which Dr. Mattson summarizes her research in […]
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A Mother Reflects, “When Dialing 911 is Easy, Finding Appropriate Care is Not.”
The following personal reflection is written by Laura Bousquet, a passionate FASD advocate, Family Navigator for FASD United, and Board Member of the Texas FASD Network, a FASD United affiliate. […]
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FASD and Neurodiversity: Movements Working Together for Empowerment
Rebecca Tillou, an adult with FASD and powerful self-advocate says, “I came across this quote last year and wrote it down to use sometime. I think now is perfect: “Shame thrives in darkness […]
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FASD NPN Spotlight: Nursing Partnership of the University of Alaska, AWHONN, and NPWH
“There is so much we can do to make people’s lives better,” Alexandra Edwards emphasized during our recent conversation. “If we support individuals and just ask people about their alcohol […]
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FASD Respect Act Signed into Law, Delivering Support to Individuals with FASD
Landmark legislation marks milestone in FASD policy, safeguarding and updating FASD programs and services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2025 Thanks to the advocacy of families across […]
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Giving Tuesday: Kick Off the Charitable Season with a Gift to FASD United
During this season of giving FASD United is making ambitious plans for 2026, and we need you by our side. For a moment, we reflect on a year full of […]
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FASD United’s William Edwards Named Recipient of the American Bar Association’s Paul G. Hearne Award
The American Bar Association (ABA) has selected William “Billy” Edwards as the 2025 winner of the Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights. A member of the FASD United Board […]
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FASD Respect Act Language Presented to President
November 26th, 2025 It has been over two months since the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2483), which includes authorization of the FASD Respect Act, […]
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Please Take the National Education Survey
Earlier this month, FASD United released its National Education Survey. This year, a small group of educators and FASD advocates worked to enhance the portion of the survey focused on […]
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FASD United Virtual Policy Forum Rescheduled: Join us December 3rd at 2:00 PM ET!
The Policy Forum originally scheduled for November 26th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:00 PM ET to accommodate for Thanksgiving travel. November provided opportunities to meet with Members of Congress and […]