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 Bill S-253 declares that the Minister of Health must develop a national framework on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Check out the bill here⬇️ https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/S-253/first-reading Interested in supporting this bill? Learn how to influence your legislators here! >https://aitogether.org/how-to-influence-your-legislators/
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 Have you heard about our upcoming conference?
Here is a quick sample of the topics and presenters we have lined up! 📍The Lantern, St. John's, NL 📆 April 9th-11th, 2025 Register before February 21st to get Early Bird pricing! https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../from-lived-experience-to... Visit http://www.fasdnl.ca/2025conference.html for more information on the conference, venue, accommodations and more! **Subject to change pending presenter availability.**  New Resource Alert!
"Neurodivergence & Stigma" discusses how stigma affects those who are neurodivergent and how to counteract stigma by changing our language and celebrating strengths. Check out the full versions, available in English & French, on our website http://www.fasdnl.ca/newresources.html  Interested in attending our conference? Register now to get early bird pricing!
Get your ticket via the link below! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-lived-experience-to-collective-action-strengthening-community-responses-to-fasd-substance-use-tickets-927366818117?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1DAu6BslAT5SE0F45yWRWKck2y_0R4fOcaN3phIAw0E4OdvG2xaraBfSM_aem_JQlCiiBVrhlKsdobDF618w Check out http://www.fasdnl.ca/2025conference.html for more information on the conference.  Did you miss our first abstract submission deadline? No worries! The call for abstracts has been extended!
Now, submit your abstract for consideration until December 20th, 2024! The theme is "From Lived Experience to Collective Action: Strengthening Community Responses to FASD, Substance Use, and Harm Reduction in Atlantic Canada". Event Date: April 9th-11th, 2025 Location: The Lantern, St. John's, NL You can now submit your presentation abstract for consideration! Due to the scope of this conference, only presentations focusing on Atlantic Canada will be considered. Proposal Submission Deadline: December 20th, 2024 Submit your abstract here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/75811/submitter For more information on the conference, visit www.fasdNL.ca/2025conference! Questions/concerns? Email [email protected]  🎄Did you know that we have a winter holiday toolkit?🕎
It contains: -Suggestions for reducing or declining alcohol during the holidays -Winter mocktail recipes -Suggestions for managing sensory overload -Suggestions for affordable winter activities -Tips for navigating alcohol conversations and non-alcoholic alternatives Download the toolkit today! http://www.fasdnl.ca/fasdnl-winter-holiday-toolkit.html  2 new courses just dropped!
Learn about FASD prevention and conversations about alcohol! This course, available in English and French, covers FASD, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, how alcohol use is intertwined with experiences of trauma and how to talk to someone about their alcohol use. 1- FASD Prevention and Conversations About Alcohol: An Introduction to Discussing Alcohol Use and FASD Prevention https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/courses/fasdprevention-alcoholconvos 2- l’Utilisation d’alcool et la prévention du TSAF: Une introduction à la discussion sur la consommation d’alcool et la prévention du TSAF https://fasdnl.thinkific.com/.../french-fasd-prevention... Please visit http://www.fasdnl.ca/coursestrainingandevents.html for more information about these courses and our other offerings!  FASD in the News!
Check out this new article, featuring our Executive Director, Dr. Katharine Dunbar Winsor! Titled "Advocates, family break the effects of the bottle to break the stigma of FASD". Check it out here ⬇️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-stigma-1.7355175 Introducing our 'Fall Low-Sugar Mocktail Recipe' collection!
Sip into Fall with our low-sugar mocktail recipes! Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or just want a refreshing treat, these low-sugar mocktails are perfect for all occasions. Recipes inculde: Blueberry Maple No-jito Vanilla Chai Not Toddy Apple Cinnamon Mim-no-sa Pumpkin Spice Mocktini Mulled Cranberry Juice Black Honey Virgin Mary Comment your favourite fall flavours! What mocktail creations are you mixing up this season? #FallMocktails  Save the date for our next conference!
On April 9th-11th, 2025, fasdNL is hosting our second conference in St. John's, NL! The theme is "From Lived Experience to Collective Action: Strengthening Community Responses to FASD, Substance Use, and Harm Reduction in Atlantic Canada". Are you interested in presenting or attending? We'd love to host you! Keep an eye out for more updates! |
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