“This sure is different when it’s me on the hot seat,” Barb Clark told herself as she repeated back a list of 16 items.  This was the fourth and final time she was asked to name as many items as she could remember.  Again, she caught herself adding a word that she knew wasn’t on…

The FASD United team is thrilled to welcome five exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors: Michael Keawe Anderson, Karen A. Poteet, Jaqueline Cortez Wang, Kate Boyce Reeder, and William J. Edwards.  These talented leaders exemplify leadership, service, and accountability and are committed to advancing progress for people with FASD.   Our new Board Members…

As we wrap up Alcohol Awareness Month this April, we are taking a deep dive into disability and alcohol use disorder, two crucial topics that are intertwined when it comes to FASD and prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).  The stigma around disability is compounded by the stigma around alcohol addiction.  People with disabilities, including people with…

FASD United recognizes that a strong and healthy FASD community is linked together with a thriving and united Autism community.  Individuals with FASD often receive services and supports through Autism organizations.  Among our partners in advocacy are many of these same Autism groups.  In this spirit of cooperation and support, FASD United stands alongside leading…

FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s National Partner Network (NPN), a collaborative coalition of organizations dedicated to advancing key goals, including reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families…

This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a great opportunity to learn more about the health impacts of alcohol, especially prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). As an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the FASD community, we are committed to educating the public about the effects of PAE and how we can improve health…

There’s no escaping the flood of news lately. To put it plainly, FASD United can’t escape it either. We are paying close attention to rapid changes affecting FASD funding and relationships with federal government partners. We want to keep you informed during this time of uncertainty.  FASD United is responding in concrete ways:  Diversifying our…

A new ad campaign from the water brand Liquid Death takes a lighthearted satirical approach to the topic of alcohol and pregnancy, in an ad showing women using an alternative to alcohol to celebrate their pregnancies.  In this case, rather than a standard soft drink or a more conventional “mocktail” we see a group of…

FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s FASD National Partner Network (NPN), a collaborative of organizations dedicated to reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families affected by FASDs.  As…