Author: Andy Kachor
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Supporting a Pregnant Loved One Who May be Using Alcohol
At FASD United, we are often approached about what to do when a person’s family member or loved one is pregnant and may be using alcohol. We appreciate the instinct to help, and we empathize with the complex emotions that arise out of this situation. The question was recently raised in a widely-read advice column…
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FASD United Welcomes Ruoxian (Susan) Huang, Research Review Intern
We are thrilled to welcome Ruoxian (Susan) Huang to the FASD United team! Susan’s focus will be on working to analyze and review research and data related to our projects, as well as editing and communicating about our research/data needs. Susan is a junior at Georgetown University, where she is majoring in Human Science and…
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FASD United Recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month and Partners on Podcast Series
As we welcome the start of 2025, FASD United recognizes National Birth Defects Awareness Month as an opportunity to support and empower the FASD community, build connections within the larger disability community, and rethink how we see and talk about people with FASD, disabilities, and birth defects. Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a leading known…
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FASD United on Government Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk and Proposed Updates to Alcohol Warning Label
FASD United is encouraged by the U.S. Surgeon General’s continued efforts to address the public health impacts of alcohol, culminating in a much-publicized new advisory on alcohol’s links to various forms of cancer. While this new advisory on cancer risk is rightly drawing substantial attention from the public and in the media, we must stay…
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FASD United Reflects on 118th Congressional Session, Renewing Commitment to FASD Advocacy
As the 118th session of the U.S. Congress concludes, FASD United is profoundly appreciative of the dedicated efforts made to advance the FASD Respect Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at improving support and resources for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), strengthening the federal response to a disability that impacts millions nationwide. While Congress…
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FASD United Shares Concerns About Alcoholic-Drink Mini Toys
FASD United shares the concerns expressed by the organization Alcohol Justice and others about new alcoholic-drink themed miniature toys sold under the brand “MGA Entertainment’s Make It Mini Happy Hour.” Although the toys are labelled, “Not suitable for kids, for adults 21+ years,” it is clear from their appearance and presentation as toys, and the…
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FASD United Unveils New Language and Stigma Guide to Combat Stigma and Empower Communities Impacted by FASD
FASD United is excited to announce the launch of our new Language and Stigma Guide. This groundbreaking resource aims to promote respectful, empowering language and combat the harmful stigma that surrounds FASD and prenatal substance exposure. The guide is now available on our website as a downloadable PDF. Summary of the Guide The Language and…
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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…