We are sad to say goodbye to FASD Awareness Month and September 2022. Thank you to each organization throughout the nation that has signed on to endorse HR.4151/SB.2238: The FASD Respect Act. Nevada provides four new additions to the ongoing support list for a legislation that will create services for Read more…
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the September 2022 Policy Forum as we say goodbye to FASD Awareness Month. We had, and will continue to have, vital discussion around to The FASD Respect Act. Our next monthly forum will be on Wednesday, October 26th at 2pm Eastern – Join Read more…
As FASD Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to remind you how thankful we are for the organizations nationwide that have signed on to endorse HR.4151/SB.2238 The FASD Respect Act. We are feeling especially excited because The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has joined our fight towards progression! Read more…
Just today, HR. 4151 has picked up Representatives Scott Peters and Marc Veasey! California’s 52nd district and Texas’ 33rd came through with support for The FASD Respect Act, which brings our total House members supporting the bill up to 64- Thank you! If you want to encourage YOUR representatives, send Read more…
As we move through FASD Awareness Month, we are so grateful for all the organizations nationwide that have signed on to endorse and support The FASD Respect Act! This federal legislation would create supports and services for people with FASD. Find out more here. We are continuing September’s endorsements with Read more…
Did you get a state proclamation issued for FASD Awareness Month? Get one for your City, School District or County? Show it off here!
HR4151/S2238 The FASD Respect Act is landmark legislation that if passed could change the landscape on FASD in the United States. Each time you text the letters PCMMYP to 50409, a letter is sent directly to your 2 Senators and 1 Representative asking them to move on The FASD Respect Read more…
Extra grateful as we move into FASD Awareness Month for all the organizations nation-wide that have signed on to endorse and support The FASD Respect Act, federal legislation that would create supports and services for people with FASD. Find out more here. We start September off right with the addition Read more…
“With early intervention and appropriate education services, individuals with FASD can achieve their full potential and lead productive lives,” stated Senator Portantino. “For this reason, it’s critical that we include FASD as part of special education services. Failure to do so will have detrimental effects for children and their families. I look forward to the Governor’s signature on this important measure that helps our children.”
Too early to be thinking about FASD Awareness Month celebrations? Not if you want to get a state proclamation issued. In many states, you need to apply as many as 6 months in advance. This guidance document can help you get a proclamation going in your own state.