Thank You for Taking Action
You have submitted an appropriation questionnaire on behalf of your organization. This is an essential step towards securing greater funding for programs authorized under the FASD Respect Act, ensuring that supports are implemented in a way that is equitable and sustainable.
Appropriations are where policy gets translated into practice. This is our seat at the table.
What Happens Next
These appropriation requests are more powerful when they are visible. Here are a few ways to keep the momentum going while increasing your impact.
1. Let People Know You Took Action
Add the “We Asked Congress to Fund FASD” badge to your social media, websites, or email signatures to encourage others and show this communities impact!
2. Tell Your Members of Congress
Let your Senators and Representative know that programmatic appropriations requests will be submitted to them and why FASD funding matters in your state.
3. Think About Your State
Federal funding will likely flow first to those states that are most prepared to receive it. Start identifying which state agencies need to be FASD-informed and stay up to date with the 2026 Advocacy Impact Calendar.
4. Build a Coalition
Consider engaging partners from other FASD organizations or partners across disability, healthcare, education, and child welfare. Not sure where to start? Join us at our Weekly Policy Drop In every Wednesday at 12pm Eastern (except for the last Wednesday of each month) to engage with other advocates.
What FASD United is Doing Next
- Tracking which Members of Congress are accepting appropriations requests
- Formally submitting appropriations requests
- Coordinating a Call in Day to amplify the impact of requests
- Helping you connect with your Members of Congress