Dream Acres

05/29/2026

💜 Empowered & Heard: Dream Acres Celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! 💜

We are incredibly proud to share that some of our amazing Dream Acres residents recently had the honor of participating in a official proclamation signing for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)! 📜

✨This powerful moment highlights a critical truth: safeguarding our vulnerable community members is a responsibility we all share.For adults living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), this awareness is especially vital. Due to unique neurological challenges, individuals with FASD can sometimes face difficulties with social cues, executive functioning, and abstract concepts—making them prime targets for those who prey on vulnerable adults through financial scams, emotional manipulation, or neglect.True protection starts with awareness, advocacy, and community. By standing together for WEAAD, our residents are not just raising their voices for older adults—they are highlighting the need for safety, respect, and strong protective circles for all vulnerable individuals.Thank you to everyone who made this proclamation participation possible! Together, we are building a safer, more inclusive Kansas & world. 🤝💜

Acres

05/28/2026

Join us this JULY for family camp!! This will be a great time of fun and connection! Reserve you space now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fasd-family-camp

(We are aware the link says 2025 - it is absolutely for July 2026!!)

05/13/2026

This is what Dream Acres means:

A new resident arrived today and is instantly just one of the gang.

05/12/2026

Sometimes we end up with kitties that just show up. Precious showed up here a little over a year ago and was tamed by one of our residents… However, she wasn’t quite tame enough when she had her first litter. We can’t thank Topeka Community Cat Fix enough for thier program as they help stop the overpopulation.

Precious is being fixed and we will be finding homes for her for kitties.

05/09/2026

CALL TO ACTION: Through the incredible work of the FASD community at all levels, the FASD Respect Act was passed in 2025, but...funding now needs to pass to make it happen.

Your organization AND you personally can help! Click here for instructions on how to submit your testimony. https://f.mtr.cool/kxecnkqlou We built the foundation, now raise the roof for FASD.

05/08/2026

This right here.

-Temple Grandin 💙

05/03/2026

Another reason to come to family camp….. play with baby goats! Goat therapy is fun! See you soon!!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fasd-family-camp

12/02/2025

This will be so beneficial!!! Thankful for everyone across the nation that helped advocate!

🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

Image Description: The image shows a group of adults standing together in front of the U.S. Capitol on a bright, clear day. They are all wearing matching black shirts with FASD awareness messages and red shoes. The text on the image announces that the SUPPORT Act has been signed into law, authorizing the FASD Respect Act. A small logo for FASD United appears in the upper right corner, and a link to donate is displayed at the top.