Author: Casidee Gonzales
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Ann OKeeffe and Her Amazing Kiddos!
Kids are often a light in the darkest of times. Ann O’Keeffe and her children are a beautiful exhibition of this. Ann has a powerhouse pair of twins who love advocating for FASD. “Our advocacy started when their older sister, Starla, was still living and began with a PowerPoint I created to use with her…
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State Advocacy That Hits Home: An Interview with Debbie Raymond
For five years in a row, Debbie Raymond has obtained an FASD proclamation in her small town, Prosser, in Washington state: “This was my hometown and the town I raised my children in for over 15 years until they were both out of school.” FASD is an issue that hits close to her heart and…
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World Homeless Day: An Interview with Kathryn Meinhardt of Dream Acres, an FASD Community
Homelessness is an international commonality that communities face. As for the United States, with increasing costs of living and an inflated housing market, the homeless population has steadily increased. World Homeless Day, recognized each October 10th, serves as a reminder to societies globally that the homeless population is here and in need of support. As…
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It’s FASD Awareness Day– September 9th, 2023.
We’re a little over a week into FASD Awareness Month, and guess what time it is?! It’s FASD Awareness Day, THE internationally designated day recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and those living with them. The first ever FASD Awareness Day was celebrated on September 9th, 1999 (9/9/99). Brian Philcox and Bonnie Buxton (Canada), parents of…
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FASD Awareness Month 2023 is Here!
We are so excited to welcome everyone to FASD Awareness Month 2023. It’s a HUGE year for all things FASD, advocacy and education are ramping up as we make our way towards the end of the year! For example, The FASD Respect Act (HR 3946 & S1800) is still in the process of obtaining support…
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FASD United Achieves Candid Platinum Status!
The Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency has been awarded to FASD United. This seal is awarded to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate their reliability and impact. We are so honored to have the Platinum certification through Candid by GuideStar. As an organization, we are mission-driven and aim to provide the most relevant and helpful information and…
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TIME Article Utilized Incorrect Terminology for FASD- We Respond.
A TIME Magazine article released on August 2nd, 2023 about prohibition has been flagged by our team at FASD United for using inaccurate terminology. While the article itself is well-written and relevant, its use of outdated language to describe prenatal alcohol exposure is not excusable after almost twenty years of updated information. This misrepresentation is…
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Welcome Constance Mazelsky to FASD United’s Board of Directors!
FASD United is excited to announce that we have a new Board member joining us- Constance Mazelsky. She is the co-founder of FASD Maine which was created in 2019. Virginia-born Constance Mazelsky’s career was mostly focused on high-tech marketing and international business relations, specifically focused on media relations. She is a powerhouse, working with Maine’s…
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FASD Awareness Month 2023 Website is Live!
September may be a few months away, but our anticipation is here to stay! If you’ve been itching to start your FASD Awareness Month preparations, our website for 2023 is now live. This includes our carefully crafted toolkit, weekly themes for the month, and other helpful resources to encourage you on your journey. If you’re…
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State Victories Keep Coming! An Interview with Brian Hager
Children’s Advocacy Alliance, The Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP), and Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center have been doing purposeful, amazing advocacy in the state of Nevada. In order to help celebrate the June successes of AB137 and AB422, FASD United conducted an interview with Brian Hager, the President of the Grant a Gift Autism…