U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with five other original co-sponsors, have introduced legislation that will advance comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) support services, public health prevention, and research programs across agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If you were not able to attend January’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at the resources and links below to get involved.
We hope to see you this Wednesday, January 29th, at 2 pm Eastern to welcome you to 2025 and the 119th Congress. Join us for a full recap of the work done during the 118th Congress, including passage through committees Read more
As we welcome the New Year, it is appropriate to reflect on personal and communal successes that moved the field forward, increasing FASD awareness and support. The video below briefly summarizes the 118th Congress, and this post reaffirms our dedication Read more
Thank you to everyone who has already voiced their support of the FASD Respect Act by sending a letter to your members of Congress. We ask advocates to email or mail letters to FASD United that we can hand deliver Read more
Your voice and experience are needed now more than ever. From November 12th to November 15th, we are calling on advocates from across the country to participate in Virtual Hill Week and push for the passage of the FASD Respect Read more
We hope you will join us in advocating for the FASD Respect Act by meeting with your Representative or Senators between November 12th and 15th for Virtual Hill Week! With the end of the 118th Congress coming to close at Read more
The Department of Labor’s Employment First initiative supports the idea that all people, including those with disabilities requiring increased supports, are deserving and capable of integrated participation in the general workforce. This approach incentivizes state and local governments to adopt Read more
If you were not able to attend September’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at these resources available to share with legislators! Later this week, look for a post Read more
FASD Awareness month is coming to a close like it began: with a new cosponsor! Rep. Brandon Williams of New York’s 22nd district signed on as a cosponsor to HR.3946, the FASD Respect Act, four days after meeting with constituent Read more