FASD United Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month
This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a great opportunity to learn more about the harmful risks of alcohol misuse. An important part of our mission to support and
National Social Work Month: An Interview with VCU Health’s Cassidy Gill
Cassidy Gill, MSW, Clinical Supervisee for Licensure In March, we honor the importance of social work and give FASD a seat at the table to recognize National Social Work Month.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month: What To Know
National Nutrition Month is recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration every March when individuals are encouraged to look into their personal nutrition choices and become more educated on
Embracing Potential with Dr. Eric Flake: National Developmental Disabilities Month
March marks a significant time of recognition and advocacy as we celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Month. This annual observance provides a platform to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the
National Caregiver’s Day: Interview with FASD United’s Laura Bousquet
As we close out February, we want to celebrate National Caregiver’s Day, February 16th. To do this, we celebrate Laura Bousquet, an extraordinary caregiver and advocate in the FASD community.
FASD and American Heart Health Month
In February, we acknowledge American Heart Month and the connection between FASD and heart health. There are a handful of physical birth defects that can be associated with prenatal alcohol
Celebrating Women in Medicine: Interview with Adiaha Spinks-Franklin
For those of you who are unaware- It’s National Women Physician’s Day, February 3rd! This day celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in medicine. Specifically, it honors the birthday
How Dry is Your Dry January?
“Dry January” can be inspiring and daunting, and just like the first month of the year, it can be the start of something new. Dry January began as a campaign by
The Importance of Self-Care for Individuals with FASDs: ALC FASD Changemakers
A new 13-week social media series begins with the meaningful help of the ALC FASD Changemakers. This collaboration leads to the highly anticipated Vancouver Conference 2024, where both organizations will
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month!
Welcome to 2024, a new year of information, excitement, and growth. However, January’s awareness month hasn’t changed- It’s National Birth Defects Awareness Month. FASD impacts as many as 1 in