Tag: policy
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State Advocacy That Hits Home: An Interview with Debbie Raymond
For five years in a row, Debbie Raymond has obtained an FASD proclamation in her small town, Prosser, in Washington state: “This was my hometown and the town I raised my children in for over 15 years until they were both out of school.” FASD is an issue that hits close to her heart and…
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It’s FASD Awareness Day– September 9th, 2023.
We’re a little over a week into FASD Awareness Month, and guess what time it is?! It’s FASD Awareness Day, THE internationally designated day recognizing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and those living with them. The first ever FASD Awareness Day was celebrated on September 9th, 1999 (9/9/99). Brian Philcox and Bonnie Buxton (Canada), parents of…
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FASD Awareness Month 2023 is Here!
We are so excited to welcome everyone to FASD Awareness Month 2023. It’s a HUGE year for all things FASD, advocacy and education are ramping up as we make our way towards the end of the year! For example, The FASD Respect Act (HR 3946 & S1800) is still in the process of obtaining support…
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FASD Awareness Month 2023 Website is Live!
September may be a few months away, but our anticipation is here to stay! If you’ve been itching to start your FASD Awareness Month preparations, our website for 2023 is now live. This includes our carefully crafted toolkit, weekly themes for the month, and other helpful resources to encourage you on your journey. If you’re…
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State Victories Keep Coming! An Interview with Brian Hager
Children’s Advocacy Alliance, The Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP), and Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center have been doing purposeful, amazing advocacy in the state of Nevada. In order to help celebrate the June successes of AB137 and AB422, FASD United conducted an interview with Brian Hager, the President of the Grant a Gift Autism…
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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…