It takes a village to ignite real change, so we’re thrilled to have such an amazing network of people across Canada and around the world who support us in helping spark change for people with FASD.
New Webinar: Substance Use and Treatment
On November 18, 2022 at 1:00pm EST, join us for a webinar on Substance Use and Treatment in FASD Populations.
Canada is Rocking Red for FASD Day!
Canadians will be rocking red shoes this September to celebrate FASD Awareness Month, and so will landmarks across Canada!
The Medium Really is the Message
My name is RJ Formanek, and I have FASD. As a person on the spectrum, I look forward to the chance for us all to get together and share experiences and knowledge about FASD, so September 9th is something I personally enjoy being able to participate in.
Recognizing FASD During National AccessAbility Week
By focusing on strengths and abilities, we can eliminate stigma, remove barriers, and provide inclusive atmospheres for all Canadians. Join CanFASD and the rest of Canada this week as we work towards an inclusive and accessible country for everyone.
May is dedicated to speech, hearing, and vision health
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) dedicates the month of May to raising public awareness about communication health. May is also Vision Health Month. Today we’re looking at FASD and the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on speech, hearing, and vision.
National Nursing Week 2022
This week (May 9th to 15th) is National Nursing Week. Tomorrow, May 12th is also International Nurses Day! These awareness events were created to celebrate the contributions nurses make to the wellbeing of Canadians and to showcase the many roles that nurses play in our health-care journey.
World Health Day 2022: Focusing on FASD
To ensure healthy, thriving societies, we need to promote the health and wellbeing of all Canadians, now and into the future. However, people with FASD and their support systems have been left out of the conversation for far too long. That is why we’re pushing for a National FASD Strategy.
Get Topic-Specific Information on FASD from Our Past Webinars
We have had quite the line up of webinars over the past few months! Our topics have ranged from early life adversity to diagnosis to supported employment. We’ve brought in experts from all across Canada to speak on these topics. We wanted to take this opportunity to share the recordings of some of our most popular past webinars so you can continue to stay up to date on the most recent FASD information.
February is Psychology Month!
Psychology Month is celebrated annually to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychologists. It aims to teach Canadians how psychology can help them, their families, and their communities live healthy, happy, and productive lives.