Individuals with FASD Archives

New Webinar: FASD and Aggression

canfasdblogJuly 18, 2024Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Join us for our next webinar happening August 16th at 1:00 pm eastern time!

Celebrating Pride Month

canfasdblogJune 26, 2024Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

This month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing and supporting all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Spotlight on organizations who involve people with lived experience

canfasdblogMay 8, 2024PublicationsLeave a Comment

Group photo of some of the CanFASD team at the Canada FASD Conference

The Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research released a list highlighting groups and organizations who involve people with lived and living experience in their work.

FASD Lived Experience Leadership Fund: Increasing Research Participation

canfasdblogMarch 1, 2024CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

We are building a fund at CanFASD to cover the costs for people with FASD Lived Experience to participate in research including conferences and meetings.

Advocate for people with FASD in Public Health Consultation

canfasdblogFebruary 22, 2024NewsLeave a Comment

Picture of smiling girl with text reading 'have your say'

The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading a consultation to inform their Vision 2030 initiative – a plan that looks to shape the future of public health in our country.

How to access the disability tax credit as an individual with FASD

canfasdblogFebruary 14, 2024Basic InformationLeave a Comment

Image of smiling young person with the text 'you may be eligible for disability tax credit'

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.

THO 2.0: An updated framework for integrated community intervention

canfasdblogJanuary 24, 2024CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

The Towards Healthy Outcomes Framework 2.0 Visual

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.

Happy holidays from CanFASD!

canfasdblogDecember 20, 2023CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Painting of a winter holiday scene - ice skating rink surrounded by snow covered pine trees at night time with a cabin in the background.

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.

Announcing the Winner of the 2023 Art Competition!

canfasdblogNovember 29, 2023CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

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.

Celebrating International Self Care Day in 2023

canfasdblogJuly 24, 2023Conferences and EventsLeave a Comment

Running between June, 24th and July 24th, self-care month celebrates the benefits of self-care and raises awareness of the importance of taking care of ourselves and eachother. The month culminates on International Self-Care Day on July 24th.