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  • Weekly Policy Drop-in

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    Jennifer Wisdahl

    Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give an update? This weekly zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. Members of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you support, and cheer you on. The zoom drop-in is held on…

  • Weekly Policy Drop-in

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    Jennifer Wisdahl

    Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give an update? This weekly zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. Members of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you support, and cheer you on. The zoom drop-in is held on…

  • FASD United Monthly Policy Forum

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    Jennifer Wisdahl

    The forum is a regularly-scheduled monthly virtual meeting to brief advocates and guide policy outreach. The meetings are open to all FASD advocates.  Help ensure action on  critical FASD legislation by joining the monthly FASD policy and training virtual forum and preparing to engage with your senators and representative.. Click to join the forums live…

  • National Back to School Prep Day: Educational Support for People with FASD

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    Olivia Gargiulo
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    This National Back to School Prep day, FASD United wanted to share some tips and tricks to make the transition into a new school year as smooth as possible for students with FASD. With a prevalence of 1 in 20, there is likely at least ​1 student with FASD in every classroom. Students with FASD…

  • Weekly Policy Drop-in

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    Jennifer Wisdahl

    Have a question about advocating for The FASD Respect Act?  Want to give an update? This weekly zoom drop-in session is a great space to do it. Members of the FASD United Policy Team will be on hand to answer your questions, give you support, and cheer you on. The zoom drop-in is held on…

  • Glimpses of FASD: Meet MJ!

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    Casidee Gonzales
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    FASD United is excited to highlight MJ, an FASD self-advocate who participated in our Glimpses of FASD initiative featuring individuals living with FASD sharing their own stories in their own words. The videos are a great way for people to learn more about FASDs and what it’s like to live with them in just a…

  • Let’s Celebrate Disability Pride Month: Interview with Amy Smith and Dr. Cleveland

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    Olivia Gargiulo
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    July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disability Act on July 26, 1990. This act marks significant legislation for individuals with disabilities, as it ensures their rights to accessibility, equality, and inclusion in various aspects of public life, such as employment, transportation, and public accommodations. This Disability Pride Month, we…

  • Happy National Parent’s Day

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    Olivia Gargiulo
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    National Parents Day is on July 28th, and we want to celebrate this day by specifically acknowledging parents of children with FASD.  As a parent of a child with FASD, your journey may be filled with unique challenges, but it is also marked by incredible strength and commitment. Take this day to admire yourself and…

  • FASD United Welcomes New Staff: Sophie Sissi

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    Sophie Sissi
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    Sophie Sissi, the dynamic force behind FASD United’s Media and Communications Hub, brings a rich tapestry of global experience and passionate advocacy to her role as Media Director. A true globetrotter, Sophie’s journey into the heart of human rights began amidst the hallowed halls of the Central European University in Vienna, Austria, where she earned…

  • FASD United Welcomes New Staff: Sarah Brown

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    Casidee Gonzales
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    Our team at FASD United is thrilled to announce a passionate new full-time staff member. Meet Sarah Brown, our new Director of Program Services. Sarah has a background in public health with a focus on maternal/child health and supporting families impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. Sarah worked for six years at Proof Alliance, the Minnesota-based…