Tag: awareness
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How the Texas FASD Network Helps: Tools, Training, and Advocacy
Learn how the Texas FASD Network connects families and professionals to critical FASD resources. This session will walk through the Network’s website resources, provider directory, training opportunities, and advocacy initiatives designed to improve awareness, access to services, and outcomes for Texans with FASD.
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Red Shoes Gala: Staff Sentiments
The Red Shoes Gala is an event that sparks excitement and support for the FASD community, and, as our largest fundraising event of the year, for the work of FASD United. As we give FASD a seat at the table we want to emphasize building a supportive community and how it feels to be around…
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National Back to School Prep Day: Educational Support for People with FASD
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…
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Let’s Celebrate Disability Pride Month: Interview with Amy Smith and Dr. Cleveland
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…
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Happy National Parent’s Day
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…
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Women’s Health Month: 5 Ways to Flip the Script
In response to this year’s Women’s Health Month in May, FASD United wants to flip the script on prenatal alcohol exposure. We often hear messages that suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and FASD are the responsibility of women during pregnancy. In fact, men and partners have a crucial role to play as well. PAE and FASD are…
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Happy Mother’s Day from FASD United
As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all mothers, caregivers, and guardians who tirelessly support us. This rings true for mothers and caregivers in our community supporting those living with FASDs. At FASD United, we support birth mothers with substance use disorders, birth mothers who drank before recognition of pregnancy,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “Hello everyone,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “Unfortunately, this…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “This week,…