Author: Andy Kachor
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Video Series from CDC Powerfully Highlights the Living Experience of People with FASD
We are thrilled to announce the release of a powerful and insightful new video series on “Lived Experiences with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” now available from the CDC. The CDC and its partners have been crucial to our work and to advancing the FASD field for many years, and this video series takes our collaborative…
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“Hey, We Want to Sponsor!” It’s Our Sponsorship Prospectus
Do you or someone you know work in the business/corporate world and want to support FASD United? Well, we have a poem (and a resource) for you! ‘Twas the week before PTO… ‘Twas the week before PTO, and all through the office The businessfolk wondered, “how can we serve justice?” We want to help people, that is…
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Celebrating a Family Navigator Milestone: 1,000 Requests in 2024!
Written by Heather French, FASD United’s Director of Family Navigation and Resources As we close out 2024 and mark the third year of our Family Navigator program, I want to take a moment to celebrate a special milestone: we’ve received our 1,000th request for support this year! It’s incredible to look back on how far…
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FASD Research Conference Awarded Grant to Fund Attendance of Young Investigators
FASD United has some exciting news to share! We are excited to announce that the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has funded a conference grant, 2R13AA028176-04, to assist a limited number of individuals with partial travel support to present at the 9th International Research Conference on FASD in March 2025. To qualify for…
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2024 Stars for Starla Ornament Now Available!
This Season of Giving, please consider supporting FASD United and our mission to empower the FASD community by purchasing our beautiful Stars for Starla holiday ornament! For a donation of $20 or more to our Stars for Starla program, you will receive our annual ornament! Featuring a light, winter blue ceramic base and purposeful design,…
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FASD United Presents at AUCD National Conference
FASD United is proud to take part in the AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) conference in Washington, DC Nov. 3-6 as a member of the planning committee and an exhibitor. The AUCD Special Interest Group (SIG) on FASD hosted a Pre Conference event in collaboration with the AUCD 2024 Conference on Saturday, November…
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Advocacy Alert – Your FASD Living Experience is Needed for a Report to Congress
Major Advocacy Alert: An agency of the Federal Government (the Government Accountability Office or GAO) wants to hear how your disability affects your health care. Responses to a short survey will inform a report to Congress. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE. This is a huge opportunity for the FASD community to have our voices heard. Imagine…
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New Affiliate Alert – CAMP: A FASD Community
We are so excited to announce the newest addition to the FASD United Affiliate Network: CAMP: A FASD Community! Located in Illinois, CAMP: A FASD Community is dedicated to providing children and adolescents aged 9-18 diagnosed with or suspected to have an FASD a positive and safe space to grow. At FASD United, our mission…
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FASD United and NIAAA Collaborate on Webinar Series
We are excited to announce that FASD United and NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) are teaming up for a series of three informative and insightful webinars. Registration is free and open to all, simply click below to register on Zoom. Leading experts from NIAAA will discuss the latest medical research and public…
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Educating Professionals During Invisible Disabilities Week
Written by Laura Bousquet, a parent, self-advocate, and part of the FASD United team As a caregiver of someone impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), I’ve learned firsthand how important it is to approach professionals with empathy and understanding when raising awareness about this invisible disability. FASD is often misunderstood, or worse, completely overlooked,…