Category: Interviews
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The Triumphs and Troubles of Living with FASD: An Interview with Self-Advocate Marlee
People are not just one thing. As we know, living with FASD can lead to challenges. It can also highlight the unique strengths and positive qualities of those with them. To help explore this topic and provide a living experience perspective on the matter, FASD United has interviewed Marlee, a resilient, wise woman with an…
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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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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…
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Advocacy and Education in North Dakota: An Interview with Carl Young
FASD North Dakota, an affiliate of FASD United, has big news. FASD ND is ran by Carl, Malette, and Kelsey Young- and while they have a small team, they get it done! The state victories S.B. 2335 and S.B. 2276 were enacted into North Dakotan law this May. Executive Director Carl Young agreed to an…
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The Power of Dedication: An Interview with Cleota Brown and Ann Yabusaki of Hawai’i FASD Action Group
With the impending release of two new bipartisan FASD bills at the national level, FASD United wants to highlight some important state victories. As an affiliate of FASD United, the Hawai’i FASD Action Group is familiar with the territory- the triumphs and difficulties that come with FASD awareness. It was an honor to sit down…
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National Foster Care Month 2023: A Powerful Interview with Arnold Eby of The NFPA
Welcome to May! FASD United would like to highlight an important appreciation month that has strong ties to the community- National Foster Care Month! In celebration, an interview was conducted with NFPA Executive Director and experienced foster/adoptive parent, Arnold Eby. The National Foster Parent Association is a national-level nonprofit organization with a mission to be…
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Get Ready! Run FASD 2023- An Interview with Coach Rebecca
April is a busy month, and the rest of 2023 seems to promise the same. It is our immense honor to re-introduce Run FASD and Coach Rebecca Tillou. To do so, FASD United conducted a virtual interview with this FASD self-advocate, author, and inspiration! This event comes into its third-year as of September 2023. Rebecca…