Category: News
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Register to Attend the December 3 FASD United Circle of Stars, It’s Free!
The first FASD United Circle of Stars virtual awards celebration is Friday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Everyone is welcome and attendance is free. RSVP today to receive event updates and the Zoom link. Since 1993, FASD United has honored distinguished leaders who have served families living with FASD, advanced our understanding of…
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Survey Offers $40 Incentive for Parents Who Have Suspected Their Child Has FASD
November 30, 3021 Update: According to the U.S. Census Bureau this survey is now closed. The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for parents and caregivers of children age 0–17 to give their reactions and opinions about questions in a national survey about children’s health topics. Survey organizers are recruiting parents or caregivers with one or…
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Save the Date! FASD United Circle of Stars Virtual Celebration
Join FASD United and our honored guests on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time for the 2021 Circle of Stars, a celebration of distinguished leaders in the FASD community. The fast-paced hour will highlight 30 years of NOFAS, preview the dynamic new FASD United era of service and support, feature…
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FASD Communities: Making a Difference for Disconnected Young Adults
By: Bonnie Miller Rubin Tucked into the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, you’ll find a sight as rare as a unicorn: A residence solely dedicated to young adults with FASD. The tidy ranch, nestled on almost five acres, is home to four young women, who are only too eager to show you around. There’s a…
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Authors Discuss Their Recent Books on FASD
By: Bonnie Miller Rubin Fall is the season for launching new TV series, movies, and books — and the FASD world is no different. Three authors — with vastly different focuses — have added to the knowledge base, helping parents, teachers, and clinicians learn more about how to navigate this under-diagnosed and misunderstood disability. Natalie…
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We Are FASD United!
Dear Friends and Supporters, The NOFAS team is excited to share news heralding a dramatic step forward for our organization. We embark on a fourth decade as the national leader in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) prevention, policy, family advocacy, and support with a powerful new name and a striking new logo. Today, September 30,…
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30 Years of NOFAS Highlights Powered by Donor Generosity
Before the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) was incorporated in 1990, founding members of the organization were already hard at work raising awareness and testifying on behalf of individuals and families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Over the following three plus decades, NOFAS has contributed to landmark achievements and set the stage for…
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The Story of Karli’s NOFAS Logo
By Kathleen Mitchell, FASD United Vice President and International Spokesperson My daughter Karli Schrider created the NOFAS logo in 1995 at the age of 22. Karli was a regular volunteer at the NOFAS office. She helped to prepare information packets on FASD that were mailed all over the United States. Karli (who lives with FAS)…
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FASD Respect Act: Meet the Advocates
By: Bonnie Miller Rubin You may know that there’s legislation out there – called the FASD Respect Act — a bipartisan bill that can be a game-changer for our families. But you may not know the volunteers behind the scenes who are working diligently to move this from the drawing board to reality. Meet three…
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New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
SENATORS LISA MURKOWSKI AND AMY KLOBUCHAR AND REPRESENTATIVES BETTY McCOLLUM AND DON YOUNG INTRODUCE THE FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS RESPECT ACT WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2021 – NOFAS applauds the bipartisan bills introduced today in the U.S. Senate and House to authorize comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) support services, public health prevention, and research…