“The American Medical Association opposes laws that criminalize pregnant individuals who have substance-use disorders. The AMA filed an amicus brief that urged the court to overturn the verdict that would have sent a woman to prison for eight to 12 years.”
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Our partner organization, Proof Alliance is working with FASD United (formerly NOFAS) and The Florida Center for Early Childhood to make the educational experience better for kids impacted by FASD. Your responses will have a real impact, helping to inform and improve educational outcomes for the estimated 1 in 20 first-graders in the United States with an FASD. Take a few minutes to complete the survey today - your voice is essential!
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“Alberta, Canada has taken a unique and proactive approach to address the complexities of FASD. The province has developed and implemented a made-in-Alberta plan that focuses on developing and delivering community-based solutions.”
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Tribal communities face critical challenges in identifying and addressing substance use by pregnant women. To address these challenges, tribal communities are developing innovative and culturally resonant approaches to address prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and prenatal substance exposure (PSE).”
- Adversity and Resilience Science
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“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching a new digital toolkit with shareable graphics and sample social media posts to help partners advocate for inclusion and accessibility in healthcare settings.
This toolkit includes information on how providers can make small changes in their practice to increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and their families.”
Learn more, here!
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This episode of the podcast FASD Hope highlights “CAMP FASD with Nicholas Tassone (President and Co-Founder) and Emma Melendez-Scherer (Chief Administrative Officer). The purpose of CAMP FASD is to provide children with FASD a positive and safe environment in which to build skills that will assist them in everyday life.”
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