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
If you were not able to attend August’s Policy Forum, you can view the recording and presentation slides below! You can also take a look at these resources that will help you on Hill Day and with your advocacy in Read more
Thank you to Rep. Eric Swalwell of California’s 14th District for becoming the latest co-sponsor of HR.3946, the FASD Respect Act! We are especially of his support during FASD Awareness Month, and only a few days before FASD Impact Week!
FASD United is excited and grateful to announce that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has authored a letter in support of S.1800/HR. 3946, the FASD Respect Act. APA is the leading psychiatric organization in the United States, and their endorsement Read more
Thank you to Senator Maria Cantwell [D-WA] for becoming the most recent co-sponsor of S.1800, the FASD Respect Act. The bill now has 12 co-sponsors in the Senate to compliment the 51 co-sponsors in the House. Senator Brian Schatz is Read more
At May’s Virtual Policy Forum FASD United Policy Coordinator Chris Melfi summarized a month full of Disability Policy happenings and outlined the steps our Congressional Champions have urged FASD advocates to take. FASD United would like you to have a Read more
April’s Virtual Policy Forum provided the community with updates on FASD United’s current projects in the policy space, as well as a recap of the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. You can Read more