Sunday was the United Nations’ Human Rights Day – a day dedicated to commemorating one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
CanFASD E-Learning is Moving Platforms
We are excited to announce that the CanFASD Online Learning Program is moving over to a new and improved platform! The courses will have the same great content but with a new look and more options to bring you an interactive experience.
Announcing the Winner of the 2023 Art Competition!
We are delighted to announce the winner of our eighth art competition – an annual initiative run by CanFASD to showcase and celebrate the creativity of Canadians with FASD.
Supporting Addictions Recovery Among Women and Girls with Complex Needs
This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, and today we’re sharing a timely study recently published in the journal, Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment.
Introducing the 2023 Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce the Manitoba FASD Centre and FASD Justice Team are the recipients of this year’s Claudette Bradshaw FASD Innovation Award for their program supporting adults with FASD in the justice system.
Canada FASD Conference comes to Saskatoon
Stay tuned to our channels this week as we keep you up to date on everything happening at the inaugural Canada FASD Conference!
Hope, Worries, and Needs for the Future: CARE Study Update
It’s now been a full two years since we launched the CARE Study (Caregiver Approaches, Resiliencies and Experiences Raising Individuals with FASD)! We continue to learn so much from the stories shared with us by caregivers from all over the world.
Stage set for inaugural conference on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Saskatoon
The first-ever Canada FASD Conference will be hosted at TCU Place in Saskatoon from November 7 to 9. This sold-out event brings together over 500 researchers, caregivers, individuals with FASD, policymakers and professionals to share what they know about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
New Issue Paper: Employment and FASD
CanFASD recently released a new issue paper titled, Employment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Updated Look at Strategies for Success. Below is a short summary.
New resource on FASD and mental health just launched
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. The objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to encourage efforts that support mental health. In light of this event, we are excited to release the FASD and Mental Health Resource and Practice Guide.