Two new documents that will aid in your advocacy efforts are now posted to the Legislative Staffer page: one explaining the FASD Respect Act Background & Rationale and another showing how the FASD Respect Act language will be incorporated into the U.S. Code. The Background and Rationale document walks you 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
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.
Washington State Advocacy – House Bill 1168 would help thousands of Washington families gain access to critically needed prenatal substance exposure services, including support for FASD.
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