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SEptember is
fasd awareness month

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

September is a great time to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and to celebrate the strengths, talents and successes of the estimated one in twenty Americans who have a FASD. Throughout the month of September and specifically on September 9th, which is international FASD Awareness day there are numerous ways to engage in advocacy, support, build community and raise awareness of FASD.

engage in advocacy

Send a letter of support for the FASD Respect Act in honor of FASD Awareness Month to your two Senators and one Representative by sending a text. Simply text the letter: PCMMYP to 50409. If passed, the FASD Respect Act would provide much needed supports, services and interventions to the FASD Community. Learn more about the FASD Respect Act HERE.

Schedule a meeting with your federal legislators to ask them to support the FASD Respect Act. We will help! Email Valerie Anderson at NCFASD Informed.

Educate your organization of FASD. Do you work with educators, health professionals, the legal community, provider agencies or state agencies? NCFASD Informed supports organizations by conducting trainings and giving presentations of FASD. Programs can be in person or virtual. Program content can be tailored to suit the needs of your organization. Contact Kathy Hotelling by email or by calling 919-307-9068.

support

Know a youth diagnosed with FASD? Show them your support and appreciation of their strengths and talents by sending them a Stars for Starla Youth Recognition Award.

Consider a donation to NCFASD Informed to support our trainings and outreach programs. If you are able, please help us continue our mission by Donating Here !

Know a caretaker, parent or family living with FASD that needs help? Direct them to NCFASD Informed for support and guidance for navigating life with FASD in North Carolina.

Attend a training. NCFASD Informed offers training on a variety of topics throughout the year. Sign up to receive our newsletter to stay in-the-know! Trainings are also provided throughout the year by FASD United and The FASD Collaborative Project.

build community

Volunteer. NCFASD Informed is always looking for individuals to volunteer to help with special projects! Reach out to Kathy Hotelling to learn how you can help.

Are you a NC Parent or Caretaker of someone with FASD? Join our Facebook Community Group to find support, information and understanding!

Participate in Run FASD. Run FASD is a virtual 5k that you can run, walk, swim, ride or roll created by Self-Advocate, Rebecca Tillou. Learn more and register here.

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