Celebrating Success and Raising Awareness of FASD in Manitoba
How you deal with stress?
November 1st to the 5th is recognized internationally as Stress Week. This week is dedicated to raising awareness around stress prevention. Stress is a normal response our bodies experience in certain situations and environments. Small doses of stress… Read More
FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR FASD: A Whole Body Diagnosis on September 27th with Myles Himmelreich!
Let’s celebrate #FASDmonth! Join Surrey Place (Ontario) for their FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR FASD: A Whole Body Diagnosis on September 27th with Myles Himmelreich! Understanding that FASD is a whole-body diagnosis can dramatically improve an individual’s quality of life and… Read More
Today is International FASD Awareness Day!!
Hope you have had some time to check out some of our events and there’s more to come!!! Check out the calendar of all the events. More information about each event can be found on the poster and on the MFCI… Read More
In response to Call to Action #34, we continue to advocate government for expanded programs and more appropriate programs related to offenders with FASD and criminal justice involvement. We are excited about the current Manitoba pilot project which assesses young adults in the court system for FASD. Additionally, in 2019, Manitoba opened a sentencing court specifically for offenders with FASD- the first of its kind in Canada.
In response to Call to Action #33, we continue to build relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities through projects such as the Looking After Each Other project. This project provides us with teachings, allowing us to incorporate a culturally appropriate informed approach to existing FASD intervention and prevention programs. We also continue to advocate government for more appropriate programs.
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!
The University of Manitoba and CanFASD are conducting an online survey and research study to understand better why people with FASD use pot or don’t use pot and how it affects them. Participants must be:1) a caregiver for… Read More
“If I woke up tomorrow and there was no more stigma…”
“What would your world look like if you woke up tomorrow and there was no more stigma about FASD?”
Housing Individuals with FASD is essential
The implementation and maintenance of meaningful housing service delivery and supports to better understand how to meet the needs of individuals with FASD is essential. The challenges navigating conventional housing support systems are pervasive and felt by many… Read More
Navigating the Education System for FASD families
Navigating the Education system can be difficult and challenging for all families but specifically for our families with neurodevelopmental disorders, like FASD. The Edmonton and Area Fetal Alcohol Network shared this great webinar out of Australia and New… Read More
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Last Updated: July 10, 2023 by Shannon Foster
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