Category: News
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Thousands of Students and Families Will Get Much Needed Support from California Law Naming FASD as a Condition Qualifying for Special Education
FASD United is thrilled by the passage of a landmark law in California, SB 1016, that for the first time specifies Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) as a named condition […]
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FASD United Statement in Response to Reports on Nikolas Cruz and FASD
While FASD United does not typically comment on specific individuals affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), due to the publicity surrounding this case the organization has issued the following […]
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Youth with FASD – Shine Like the Star You Are
FASD United is now searching for our next Stars for Starla ornament design through a call for artwork from artistic youth with FASD. Stars for Starla awards are sent to any youth with FASD in recognition of their individual strengths, talents or accomplishments through nomination by their community, family members or by self-nomination. The Stars…
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FASD United Marks the Retirement of FASD Champion Sr. Suzette Fisher
Sister Suzette Fisher is retiring on June 3, 2022. For over three decades, Sr. Suzette has been a tireless advocate for individuals living with FASD and a true champion in […]
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FASD Maine Celebrates The Safest Choice Learning Collaborative Participants
On Saturday, April 30, FASD Maine exhibited at and hosted a mocktail reception to honor and thank Maine’s Safest Choice Learning Cooperative participants at the Maine American Academy of Pediatrics […]
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Run FASD 2022 is Looking for Sponsors
Run FASD Sponsors are organizations or individuals who want to show their support for the FASD community. Our sponsors are forward thinkers and agree that individuals with FASD have strengths, […]
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Study Finds Low Levels of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affect Brain Development
A major new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that small amounts of prenatal alcohol exposure can cause structural brain alterations in children. This study reinforces the longtime medical […]
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A Tribute to FASD Champion and Dean of the House, Don Young
By Mike “Keawe” Anderson and Kate Boyce FASD United honors the legacy and memory of U.S. Representative Don Young who passed away Friday while returning to his home state of […]
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FASD United Stands with Ukraine and its FASD Community
FASD United is horrified and deeply saddened by the tragic situation unfolding in Ukraine. The loss of life and human suffering is immeasurable, and our thoughts and prayers are with […]
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Update: Challenge to CA Regional Centers FASD Denials
As reported in a January 26, 2022, FASD United post, NOFAS Northern California and other FASD and legal advocates are planning to challenge the California Department of Developmental Disability Services […]