Tag: advocacy
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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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Yes I Can! Positively Growing…
Social Media Frames for FASD Awareness The response to our “Yes I Can” campaign is “positively growing”. People with FASD are amazing, and with support, recognition and diagnosis, they embody the phrase “Yes I Can”. Does this message resonate with you or loved one? Download your own frame that suits your strengths or that of…
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Yes You Can! Welcome to 2023…
A new year with a great core message. People with FASD are capable and resilient, and so we want to introduce a new campaign inspired by the word cloud created by Dr. Christie Petrenko, researcher and advocate, describing the positive attributes of people with FASD. Welcome to 2023 and welcome to “Yes I Can!” This…