People with FASD and their caregivers are entitled to the Government of Canada’s disability tax credit. Read on to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and look at some resources to help you further.
New Webinar: Transitioning into Adulthood with FASD
Join us for our new webinar happening February 16th 1:00-2:00pm eastern time!
Weaving the Voices of Lived Experience and Research into the National Framework
Despite the high prevalence rate of individuals with FASD, Canada does not have a National FASD framework.
Apply now for the 2024 Sterling Clarren Award
We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for this year’s Dr. Sterling Clarren FASD Research Award.
The award is presented each year to a Canadian post-secondary student or early career researcher in recognition of a study that has made a substantial contribution to the FASD field.
Australian Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) awarded to FASD prevention project in Perth, Western Australia
The Australian Government has funded an Aboriginal-led prevention project aiming to support Aboriginal women who are pregnant and reduce FASD in the community and to address service gaps for Aboriginal families.
THO 2.0: An updated framework for integrated community intervention
We’re happy to announce version two of the Towards Healthy Outcomes framework: THO 2.0! The THO for individuals with FASD offers an individualized, evidence-based resource that facilitates collaborative goal-setting and intervention planning.
Connect, Inspire, Innovate: Canada FASD Conference
The theme of the Canada FASD Conference was ‘Connect, Inspire, Innovate’. To embrace the theme of the conference, attendees were invited to provide feedback on large posterboards and via sticky notes, to share what had made them feel connected, inspired, or innovative during the week.
Contribute to meaningful research by joining the Family Advisory Committee
We are seeking an individual from British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories to become part of the Family Advisory Committee (FAC) team with CanFASD.
2023 Year in Review
As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one, we reflect on the progress CanFASD has made over the last twelve months.
Happy holidays from CanFASD!
The team at CanFASD wants to wish our community an enjoyable festive period. 2023 has been an incredible year for us! We look forward to unwinding after a busy time and recharging ahead of another packed year in 2024.