For Immediate Release: December 12, 2023 Media Inquiries: wisdahl@fasdunited.org or 202-785-4585 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The FASD Respect Act (S.1800) introduced by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), cleared a major hurdle towards enactment into law by passing the U.S. Senate HELP Committee as part of The Support Read more…
Thank you to everyone who attended our May Policy Forum, there are big things in motion in the policy world. We discussed state and federal policy updates, as well as the working FASD Respect Act 2.0! For those who were unable to attend, the recording and slides are now available Read more…
Thank you to those who attended the April Policy Forum live! We discussed Advocacy Week and the DC Summit, Affiliate Updates, and the working FASD Respect Act 2.0. For those who were unable to attend, the recording and slides are now available to view. Join us for the next monthly Read more…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Policy Forum of 2023! We will continue to have these vital discussions around The FASD Respect Act as well as, what is new and upcoming in the world of FASD. Look below to watch the YouTube recording of our January Read more…
Thank you to Jeff Niederdeppe and Liana Winett for their informative article. In the world of advocacy, the way we communicate says A LOT! It may allow us to uncover the effectiveness of advocacy and what it takes to drive real change. New research shows that telling stories can work wonders Read more…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Policy Forum of 2022 as we said goodbye to an important and inclusive year. We will continue to have these vital discussions around The FASD Respect Act as well as, what is new and upcoming in the world of FASD. Read more…
December 2022 and this year are somehow almost over! Thank you to every organization within the US that have signed on this year to endorse HR.4151/SB.2238- The FASD Respect Act. We have one new addition to the ongoing support list for legislation that will help create tools and resources for Read more…
A new Senator has joined the cause! We are thrilled to announce that Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan has signed in support of The FASD Respect Act, bringing the total number of Senate members supporting the bill up to 10. Thank you, and if you need assistance getting YOUR Representative Read more…
Four new sponsors- both Republican and Democrat! We are thrilled to highlight the additions of Rep. Pat Fallon and Rep. Al Green of Texas’ 4th and 9th congressional districts. As well as, Rep. John Katko of New York’s 24th district and Rep. Nikema Williams of Georgia’s 5th district. All of Read more…
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the November 2022 Policy Forum as we said goodbye to an eventful month. We had, and will continue to have, important discourse around The FASD Respect Act. Our next monthly forum will be on Wednesday, December 28th at 2pm Eastern – please join Read more…