Senate Press Release for the FASD Respect Act: Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon, McCollum Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2023 Contact: Jane Meyer, 202-430-7973 Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon, McCollum Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Read more…

By Chris Melfi, 2 yearsJune 26, 2023 ago

Federal Policy News

Policy Starts with A Need – Education

Great policy is built around need. We’d like to measure that need and use that information to inform policy. Students impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) often face many challenges in school. Some students Read more…

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 years ago

FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News

Organizations and Businesses Endorse The FASD Respect Act

We’re excited to announce that the following businesses and organizations have signed on to a letter of support, endorsing S1800/HR3946 The FASD Respect Act. Check for listings in your state or area and let your lawmakers know about the organizations Read more…

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 yearsJune 20, 2023 ago

FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News

Impact Week 2023 – Get Involved!

A Week Like No Other Advocates, Experts, Researches and Families will gather in Washington DC for a week of workshops, information sharing, celebration and advocacy. Join FASD United at our nations capitol September 18th-21st, 2023 for National FASD Impact Week. Read more…

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 yearsJune 20, 2023 ago

FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News

The FASD Respect Act is BACK!

FASD United is thrilled to announce that Senators Murkowski (AK) and Klobuchar (MN) along with Representatives Bacon (NE) and McCollum (MN) have reintroduced the FASD Respect Act as S.1800/H.R.3946. Check out and share our press release on this exciting news. Read more…

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 yearsJune 13, 2023 ago

FASD Respect Act Federal Policy News Virtual Policy Forum

In Case You Missed It- May 2023 Policy Forum

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 Read more…

By Casidee Gonzales, 2 yearsJune 1, 2023 ago

State Policy News

How State-Based Policies Impact Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

DISCLAIMER: The article which this post is reporting on looked at policies related to alcohol and substance use only through 2016. Since 2016, some states have updated/changed their policies, which is not reflected in the article or this post. For Read more…

By Chris Melfi, 2 yearsMay 10, 2023 ago

FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum

In Case You Missed It, April 2023 Policy Forum

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 Read more…

By Casidee Gonzales, 2 yearsMay 4, 2023 ago

FASD Respect Act Virtual Policy Forum

In Case You Missed It, March 2023 Policy Forum

Just in case you missed it, there is a recording available of our March 2023 Policy Forum where we addressed the future of the FASD Respect Act 2.0, state legislation and an opportunity to advocate in DC during FASD Awareness Read more…

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 yearsApril 15, 2023 ago

State Policy News Uncategorized

State Advocacy – Nevada

Assembly Bill 137 updates terminology from FAS to FASD and acknowledges FASD as a developmental disability. This is an important step toward expanding access to services for individuals with FASD.

By Jennifer Wisdahl, 2 yearsMarch 5, 2023 ago

Policy and Training Center Updates

Senate Press Release for the FASD Respect Act: Klobuchar, Murkowski, Bacon, McCollum Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Support Families Impacted by FASD

Policy Starts with A Need – Education

Organizations and Businesses Endorse The FASD Respect Act

Impact Week 2023 – Get Involved!

The FASD Respect Act is BACK!

In Case You Missed It- May 2023 Policy Forum

How State-Based Policies Impact Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

In Case You Missed It, April 2023 Policy Forum

In Case You Missed It, March 2023 Policy Forum

State Advocacy – Nevada

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in

FASD United Policy Forum

FASD United Weekly Policy Drop-in