Quad Cities FASD Support

02/20/2026

We don't ask lightly. We understand the journey, and we want you to know, you are not alone.

02/20/2026

I just want you thank you all for being here. We have reached over 70 followers, and every single one of you is part of a movement that matters deeply. This page was created to share resources, education, and understanding around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)--and together, we are building a space for awareness, advocacy and support. Your presence means more than you know. I'm committed to being more active in sharing helpful information, tools and uplifting connection points. Please feel free to ask questions, share experiences, recommend topics you'd like to see covered. We are stronger when we learn and advocate together. Thank you for being part of this important comminity.

12/28/2025

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12/28/2025

Very Important-For those advocating for your child, please make sure you consult for their IEP?BIP. Read it over and over again to make sure your child's needs are met and set up for them to succeed.

12/09/2025

Proof Alliance is a great resource for all of us to learn more.

09/24/2025

❓ Do you work in the alcohol and other drugs sector?
You may know that women who are alcohol dependent need a lot of reassurance and non-judgemental support to stop drinking when pregnant. The advice from Australia’s leading health and medical research group is: "Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol". This is because alcohol passes directly to the developing baby at every stage of pregnancy and can damage their brain, body, and organs.

✨✨NOFASD has launched a new resource to assist workers in the AOD sector with more knowledge of FASD and how this condition intersects with their work. This is a practical, interactive, self-paced online course designed specifically for AOD professionals across Australia. Our aim is to help you understand Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder—or FASD—and to provide strategies that can be applied in your everyday work.✨✨

👉 For more info about “FASD-Informed Practice for the Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce” see: https://buff.ly/flxpiHV

09/24/2025

🎉✨ HISTORIC NEWS FOR THE FASD COMMUNITY❣️✨🎉

We are thrilled to share that the FASD Respect Act language has officially passed the U.S. Senate as part of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.2483) and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law! ✍️

This is a milestone moment for the 1 in 20 Americans living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ). For too long, families and self-advocates have gone without recognition or resources at the federal level. Today, Congress has taken a historic step toward changing that reality.

💡 What this legislation does:
🎯Authorizes a federal response to FASD.
🎯Allows the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to fund education, prevention, and awareness programs nationwide.
🎯Provides resources to States and Tribes to build FASD-informed services into their systems of care.
🎯Brings hope, recognition, and validation to families and self-advocates who have fought for years to be heard.

This victory is thanks to the bipartisan leadership of Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), plus Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), and to the tireless voices of advocates, families, and self-advocates across the country.

As Susan Shepard Carlson, former First Lady of Minnesota and past FASD United Board Chair, reminds us: “The passage of FASD authorization is truly historic and a huge victory for the FASD field. This would not have happened without the bipartisan leadership in the House and Senate, and the united effort of so many advocates around the country.”

👏 THANK YOU to everyone who raised your voice, called your legislators, shared your story, and stood with the FASD community. This is YOUR win.

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09/22/2025

👩‍🏫 Educators: Enhance Your Understanding of FASD!
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong, brain-based condition that can impact learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation. Many students with FASD may have strong verbal skills, masking underlying challenges.

✨NOFASD offers comprehensive resources to support educators by:
✔ Understanding FASD: Learn about its effects on students.
✔Teaching Strategies: Discover effective methods tailored for students with FASD.
✔Early Intervention: Access the "Through Different Eyes" suite tailored for those in the fearly childhood sector.

Empower yourself to create inclusive learning environments.
🔗 Explore the resources: https://buff.ly/ZEnYOsg

09/21/2025

This we are confronting a difficult truth: the societal stigma faced by individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ).

Stigma creates barriers to diagnosis, support, and acceptance. Our FASD community is committed to acknowledging and working to correct it. We believe that every individual with FASD deserves to live free from prejudice and to have their unique strengths recognized.
Join us this month as we challenge stigma and build a more inclusive world. Your support helps us empower our community and advocate for change.

Learn how you can join the movement: bit.ly/FASDAM2025

Image Description: A red graphic for FASD Awareness Month. In the bottom left, a circle with a red folding chair contains the text, "GIVE FASD A SEAT AT THE TABLE." The main focus is the large, bold text: "I acknowledge the societal stigma faced by individuals with FASD & work to correct it." To the right, a silhouette of two people is shown on a rocky cliff. One person is reaching down to pull the other person up, who is using a flashlight to light the way, symbolizing support and guidance.

09/13/2025

Join us for our Run, Walk, and Roll Miles for Minds event throughout the month of September! Form a team or go solo and track your miles for a chance to win prizes.

09/13/2025