Tag: community
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It?
From Florida to the world — The Florida Center Training Institute brings FASD support everywhere. Empowering caregivers and professionals globally with tools that make a difference. No matter where you are, you belong here. Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children…
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Celebrating Women in Medicine: Interview with Adiaha Spinks-Franklin
For those of you who are unaware- It’s National Women Physician’s Day, February 3rd! This day celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in medicine. Specifically, it honors the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, who, in 1849 became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. This observance also serves as an…
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National Foster Care Month 2023: A Powerful Interview with Arnold Eby of The NFPA
Welcome to May! FASD United would like to highlight an important appreciation month that has strong ties to the community- National Foster Care Month! In celebration, an interview was conducted with NFPA Executive Director and experienced foster/adoptive parent, Arnold Eby. The National Foster Parent Association is a national-level nonprofit organization with a mission to be…
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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…