<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>2025 – FASD United Policy And Training Center</title> <atom:link href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/tag/2025/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org</link> <description>Policy and Training Center</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:43:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <image> <url>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Interim-Logo-Vertical-Instagram-Post-32x32.png</url> <title>2025 – FASD United Policy And Training Center</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>In Case You Missed It-February 2025 Policy Forum</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/in-case-you-missed-it-february-2025-policy-forum/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:43:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Virtual Policy Forum]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Policy Forum]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5408</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you were not able to attend February’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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you were not able to attend February’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.</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://fasdunited.org/fasd-conference-2025/">Register for the 2025 International Research Conference!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/139/cosponsors">Congress.gov info</a></li> <li><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/organizations/">Click here to endorse as an organization or professional</a></li> <li>Documents to send to staffers<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FASD-Respect-Act-of-2025-Brief-Bakcground-and-Rationale.docx">Background and rationale</a></li> <li><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FASD-Respect-Act-of-20251-Pager.docx">One Pager</a></li> <li><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/History-of-FASD-Authorization-and-Funding.docx">History of funding and authorization</a></li></ul></li></ul><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="FASD United Policy Forum - February 2025" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YA6X--U4ubI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></figure><div data-wp-interactive="core/file" class="wp-block-file"><object data-wp-bind--hidden="!state.hasPdfPreview" hidden class="wp-block-file__embed" data="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/February-2025.pdf" type="application/pdf" style="width:100%;height:600px" aria-label="Embed of February 2025."></object><a id="wp-block-file--media-4681bf83-e813-4cc3-ae7d-61ec203b6a36" href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/February-2025.pdf">February 2025</a><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/February-2025.pdf" class="wp-block-file__button wp-element-button" download aria-describedby="wp-block-file--media-4681bf83-e813-4cc3-ae7d-61ec203b6a36">Download</a></div>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Friday Five: February 21st</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/friday-five-february-21st/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:38:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Friday Five]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5399</guid> <description><![CDATA[Video also posted to FASD RESPECT Act Champions | Facebook Friday Five Friday Five Check out this short video I made at the end of 2024, showing me on a call with a Congressperson’s office asking for help scheduling a meeting. If your Congressperson’s office has not been receptive to<a class="moretag" href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/friday-five-february-21st/"> Read more…</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/video-for-thursday.mp4"></video></figure><p>Video also posted to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasdrespect">FASD RESPECT Act Champions | Facebook</a></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left"><strong>Friday Five</strong></h2><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Friday Five</h4><p>Check out this short video I made at the end of 2024, showing me on a call with a Congressperson’s office asking for help scheduling a meeting.</p><p>If your Congressperson’s office has not been receptive to this kind of outreach, I would love to help! Call 202-785-4585 or email melfi@fasdunited.org</p><p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Join us next Wednesday, February 26th at 2pm ET for our Monthly Policy Forum.</strong> Save the link below, and we hope to see you there!</p><p><strong>Wednesday, February 26th at 2pm ET: </strong><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F89258294486%3Fpwd%3DQzJFZFpjNER3NzEzZDdUWTFxcVl4UT09%26from%3Daddon%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR07nOkta9KKqeLJxZ5F6Yxd2AyxqKPKM231Xs8OWmB8iW71cR2fHNxB2qg_aem_EKOgA-JklZQm94lHaWQWjw&h=AT3POqa6k7L0Cu5BPPSBZ7GJa8N1MvuoShTTVbf0DkE0nTTS_LdMhOzdiHi6d8XWGrYIbtTEnVyP1oMWuCrWWcqnexYOVEvxitbCF6KkFnZCtyp1BJut5FVL_XXsJUdVjKM_X_NtJbg_iDC4ni6R&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1wew78d9BWE-lGrUhc2RZi-lBJWBZaYhHVqwe89kmAHAN1ObIHDhpoUYn0dLa8a9fCT0TQk6d5XbLjbUL3LNnzGIKW6sjXWCRBU8C2wqLGM4e3rzJPDkLfPJXDL2KzhZB5_VXSzo6IKykITRwSrfsGx9RbmlFW1IJ14eWwK8yDZpxBhMfS-o6XxtJGBlIh9t_p2PANmEVb_jV1DjVlTO1MWFYjO7en9Q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89258294486…</a><br>Meeting ID: 892 5829 4486<br>Passcode: 454311</p><hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/><div class="wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex"><p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Please reach out with any questions or if you have FASD news to share!</strong></p> <p class="has-text-align-center">melfi@fasdunited.org</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">202-785-4585</p></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded> <enclosure url="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/video-for-thursday.mp4" length="122871319" type="video/mp4" /> </item> <item> <title>Friday Five: February 14th</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/friday-five-february-14th/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:36:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Friday Five]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5395</guid> <description><![CDATA[Friday Five Federal -Met with the offices of Speaker Johnson (LA) and Senator Cassidy (LA). Thank you to advocates for attending this meeting. Senator Cassidy Chairs the Senate HELP Committee, which has jurisdiction over the FASD Respect Act. -Senator Cassidy included the FASD Respect Act in a larger package of<a class="moretag" href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/friday-five-february-14th/"> Read more…</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls poster="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-FASD-Respect-Act-2.0-Logo-Blog-Graphic-1.png" src="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-Mobile-Video.mp4"></video></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left"><strong>Friday Five</strong></h2><p><strong>Federal</strong></p><p>-Met with the offices of Speaker Johnson (LA) and Senator Cassidy (LA). Thank you to advocates for attending this meeting. Senator Cassidy Chairs the Senate HELP Committee, which has jurisdiction over the FASD Respect Act.</p><p>-Senator Cassidy included the FASD Respect Act in a larger package of bills called the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act in the 118th Congress.</p><p>-Meeting with Rep. Carter (GA) who Chairs the House Subcommittee on Health.</p><p><strong>State</strong></p><p>-Illinois State Rep. Davis met with a group of advocates for 1 hour to discuss a bill he introduced that mirrors provisions from the FASD Respect Act. Rep. Davis encouraged anyone from Illinois to voice their support for this bill as soon as it is referred out of committee. I will provide updates on this and ensure opportunities to advocate for this bill’s passage are communicated.</p><p>-Staff from Texas State Rep. Ana Hernandez’s office met with me to share his motivation for introducing HB 2219, which will include FASD as a qualifier for special ed services. The staffer mentioned that this is his personal favorite bill for this session and that he tries to influence his boss to introduce developmental disability legislation each session. It was also mentioned that he first became aware of Texas FASD advocacy after attending the Texas Council on Developmental Disabilities meeting in December 2024 where he heard a group of parents share what they know about FASD</p><p><strong>Coming Up</strong></p><p>-Meeting with Sen. Mullin (OK) on the Hill next week</p><p>-Meeting with the Bipartisan Policy Council to discuss their Child Welfare Initiative.</p><hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/><p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Please reach out with any questions or if you have FASD news to share!</strong></p><p class="has-text-align-center">melfi@fasdunited.org</p><p class="has-text-align-center">202-785-4585</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded> <enclosure url="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-Mobile-Video.mp4" length="186121724" type="video/mp4" /> </item> <item> <title>Introducing the Friday Five: Your Weekly FASD & Disability Policy Update</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/introducing-the-friday-five-your-weekly-fasd-disability-policy-update/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:07:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[State Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Friday Five]]></category> <category><![CDATA[video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5391</guid> <description><![CDATA[Keeping up with policy changes can be overwhelming, but Friday Five makes it simple. Join us on Friday afternoons for bite-sized updates on the FASD Respect Act, news from the broader disability space, and ways to advocate, all in under five minutes. Friday Five will keep you in the loop—without<a class="moretag" href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/introducing-the-friday-five-your-weekly-fasd-disability-policy-update/"> Read more…</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keeping up with policy changes can be overwhelming, but <em>Friday Five</em> makes it simple. Join us on Friday afternoons for bite-sized updates on the FASD Respect Act, news from the broader disability space, and ways to advocate, all in under five minutes. <em>Friday Five</em> will keep you in the loop—without taking up too much of your time. </p><p>Videos will be posted <a href="http://wwww.nofaspolicycenter.org" data-type="link" data-id="wwww.nofaspolicycenter.org">here</a> and on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasdrespect" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.facebook.com/groups/fasdrespect">FASD Respect Act Champions Facebook page.</a> Check out this year’s first video below!</p><figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls poster="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-New-Policy-Justice-Logos.png" src="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.7-Video-1.mp4"></video></figure><h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Friday 5 (2/7) Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Senator Amy Klobuchar have introduced The FASD Respect Act of 2025 (S.139)!</h3><p>(<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.congress.gov%2Fbill%2F119th-congress%2Fsenate-bill%2F139%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1evbAK0SSXp3xjdyfTRKwXTvKuFsJ64aetXQ-OxEOLfdeI1RzDI7mlhOc_aem_207ORcIb-eoaDjGw1LDtIQ&h=AT0GNrOW7cx2ZwEikLwLhjPoQFgCe2WHQIRgS2I_vDfYbUvzJTnP1hMMNq13ucvMRiSGhYqQXkDtIdA1QEgLPd3SQsa-0DTIWXIAfApEPGi_ep5hvdD_80A3byAKbV1QaBmr9-V-Ffqd4Nf7sTEP&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT08CK9T98nRwMCMeIyJMMY4Zgd2SFdEvAPG9Wz6R0U58s3Qw9m12WKThuIx-EAzIsCGnF95SU-xRebyl-AXV0urfuW9k4Z0nSz4p4rBTkb1c7qYLZSTZcY8o0ZEWePBVTHGGacz-7QBhjOsmm_ugZY01tW5H_43SoP4WtJr2UBATFBrmMi51iQ7Zin1r5yQdFWYIRFwJM-iP-ZvGaDpIqgORG9TQ9izOPbOt4iDVTv8" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/139</a>)</p><h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Joining Sen Murkowski and Klobuchar were six other original cosponsors</strong></h4><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]</li> <li>Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]</li> <li>Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]</li> <li>Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]</li> <li>Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]</li> <li>Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]</li></ul><h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Just this morning (2/7), two more cosponsors signed on</strong></h4><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]</li> <li>Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]</li></ul><h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Meetings next week</strong></h4><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana</li> <li>Senator Bill Cassidy (Chair of the Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee HELP)</li> <li>Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over health issues.</li></ul><h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>State Legislation</strong></h4><p>o <strong>Kansas (Thank you Kat Meinhardt!)</strong></p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>HB2202 </strong>will require colleges to educate future teachers on FASD. Apart from raising awareness of FASD, this will give teachers the knowledge and tools they need to serve their students better.</li> <li><strong>HB2203</strong> will explicitly include FASD under the other health impairment (OHI) definition in the Special Education for Exceptional Children Act. This breaks down a barrier to support and will benefit both families and schools.</li></ul><p>o <strong>Texas (Thank you Rebecca Ciesielski, Lynn McMurry, and the rest of the Texas Team)</strong></p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>HB2219 </strong>will explicitly list FASD as a qualifier for special education programs.</li> <li><strong>DRAFT: </strong>will create FASD advisory council</li></ul><p>o <strong>Massachusetts (Thank you Reuben Kitrell and Kristen Ericksen!)</strong>,</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>DRAFT</strong>: will create awareness, identification, intervention, and prevention programs. It would also include FASD in other state programs where appropriate. Designate a state coordinator and advisory committee.<a href=""></a></li></ul><p class="has-text-align-center">Email melfi@fasdunited.org with any policy questions or if you want to get started!</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded> <enclosure url="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2.7-Video-1.mp4" length="199237399" type="video/mp4" /> </item> <item> <title>FASD Respect Act of 2025 Introduced by Senators Murkowski, Klobuchar</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/fasd-respect-act-of-2025-introduced-by-senators-murkowski-klobuchar/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:24:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Federal Policy News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Press Release]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5378</guid> <description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5380" style="width:318px;height:auto" srcset="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-230x230.png 230w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-600x600.png 600w, https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-FASD-United-logo-2-1024x1024-1-160x160.png 160w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><strong>New Legislation Will Increase Awareness and Deliver Support to Individuals with FASD</strong></h2><p>For Immediate Release: January 31, 2025</p><p>Media Contact: melfi@fasdunited.org or (202) 785-4585</p><p>WASHINGTON, D.C., January 31, 2025 – 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.</p><p>The FASD Respect Act (S.139) would improve previously authorized programs and establish new comprehensive FASD-informed prevention, identification, and intervention programs to improve supports for the FASD community. FASD describes the range of lifelong physical, mental, and behavioral impairments that can occur in an individual prenatally exposed to alcohol. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders affects at least one in 20 people in the U.S., and too many lack access to diagnosis, treatment, and support services,” <strong>Senator Klobuchar</strong> said. “Our bill will renew federal resources for programs that support evidence-based services for families that need access care and help put impacted children on the best path forward towards a successful future.”</p><p>Joining Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar as original cosponsors are Senators Angus King (I-ME), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), all of whom sponsored similar legislation during the 118<sup>th</sup> Congress. “We made significant progress on this bill in the 118th Congress, and we were close to getting this legislation across the finish line. That momentum has only motivated Senator Klobuchar and I to work even harder to reauthorize this critical bill,” said <strong>Senator Murkowski.</strong> “Preventing and mitigating the risks posed by FASD requires comprehensive education, support, and intervention programs. Ensuring communities have access to these resources has the potential to make a genuine difference in the lives of families across Alaska.”</p><p>“FASD is an overlooked crisis affecting millions of children and adults,” said <strong>FASD United President</strong> <strong>Tom Donaldson</strong>, “After 50 years of research and public health prevention measures, this landmark legislation will at long last begin to provide individuals and their families touched by FASD with the services and respect they deserve.” </p><p><strong>FASD United Policy Chair Susan Shepard Carlson</strong>, leading the effort to strengthen the current federal response to FASD, added, “As a country, we can and should do so much better for those with an FASD and their families. The FASD Respect Act will begin to bring much-needed focus and resources to address systemically this huge societal problem. The FASD community thanks the Senate sponsors for leading the charge to enact this much-needed bipartisan FASD legislation.” </p><p>FASD United is a public health advocacy nonprofit organization that serves as the national hub for FASD. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.FASDUnited.org">www.FASDUnited.org</a>.</p><p class="has-text-align-center">###</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>In Case You Missed It-January 2025 Policy Forum</title> <link>https://nofaspolicycenter.org/in-case-you-missed-it-january-2025-policy-forum/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Melfi]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:49:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Virtual Policy Forum]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2025]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FASD Respect Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[May]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Policy Forum]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://nofaspolicycenter.org/?p=5375</guid> <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-klobuchar-reintroduce-bill-to-support-individuals-living-with-fasd">Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar’s Press Release</a></li> <li><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/fasd-respect-act-of-2025-introduced-by-senators-murkowski-klobuchar/">FASD United Press Release</a></li> <li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca8/22-3137/22-3137-2024-03-21.html">Supreme Court Case</a>: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school.</li> <li><a href="https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/alcohol/info#how-can-i-get-involved-">Call for Comment</a>: Two complimentary reports exploring the relationship between alcohol and health will help to inform HHS and USDA as they develop the <em>Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030</em>. The public is invited to provide comments on these report findings for HHS and USDA to consider along with the report findings as they work together to develop the next edition of the <em>Dietary Guidelines</em>. <strong>We urge you to provide comment on how FASD is involved!</strong></li> <li><a href="https://fasdunited.org/fasd-conference-2025/">Register for the 2025 International Research Conference!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-klobuchar-reintroduce-bill-to-support-individuals-living-with-fasd">Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar announce introduction of FASD Respect Act of 2025</a><strong><a href="https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/alcohol/info#how-can-i-get-involved-"><br></a></strong></li></ul><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="FASD United Policy Forum - January 2025" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OTftdaBBAdA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></figure><div data-wp-interactive="core/file" class="wp-block-file"><object data-wp-bind--hidden="!state.hasPdfPreview" hidden class="wp-block-file__embed" data="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.2025-Forum.pdf" type="application/pdf" style="width:100%;height:600px" aria-label="Embed of 1.2025 Forum."></object><a id="wp-block-file--media-ebc8d969-5b8f-4867-9fc3-f371620c739d" href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.2025-Forum.pdf">1.2025 Forum</a><a href="https://nofaspolicycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.2025-Forum.pdf" class="wp-block-file__button wp-element-button" download aria-describedby="wp-block-file--media-ebc8d969-5b8f-4867-9fc3-f371620c739d">Download</a></div>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>