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Training 

fasdNL offers customized training for group sessions by request and availability.

Our trainers have provided sessions for junior high and high school students, teachers and educators, early childhood educators, health care professionals, parents and caregivers, social workers, corrections, police and community organizations.
 


Our training and webinars include: 
1.  FASD 101 (3.5 hours)
2. FASD 101 and the Justice System (3.5 hours)
3. FASD Prevention and Talking about Alcohol (1 hour)
4. Supportive Housing and FASD (1 hour)


If you would like more information about training on contact us by email contact@fasdNL.ca

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​​Upcoming Events

Please check back for upcoming events. 


​Past Events

2020- Move for FASD
International FASD awareness day is quickly approaching (September 9). This year we are excited to launch Move for FASD across Newfoundland and Labrador. Interested in participating?
1. During the week of September 7-11 (or anytime before) register online ($5 or donation) at https://bit.ly/2CwYOkw
2. Move! (walk, run, dance, bike)
3. Post a selfie using #RedShoes4FASDNL
4. Be entered to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards

2019 FASD Day events across Newfoundland and Labrador  
Friday September 6, Church Road Park, Grand Falls-Windsor
Sunday September 8, Bowring Park, St. John's 
Monday September 9, Blanche Brook Park, Stephenville

​Building Bridges Not Barriers - Nova Scotia FASD Conference, Pictou, Nova Scotia
fasdNL board members Dave Martin, Karen Beresford & Adrienne Peters & staff Kate Winsor presented their various work and research  at the first provincial FASD conference in Pictou, Nova Scotia on October 10 & 11th, 2017. 
Dave Martin presented "Strategies and Interventions to Apply When Raising a Child With Co-Morbid Conditions of FASD & Exposure to Trauma". 
Adrienne Peters presented "Differentiating Youth Probationer Typologies Based on Mental Health & FASD Diagnosis"
Kate Winsor presented "The Role of FASD in Justice Decision Making in the Atlantic Provinces"
Thank you to the Northern Nova Scotia FASD Network and local partners for organizing this conference.
Great partnerships in Atlantic Canada for addressing need for #FASD prevention, diagnosis & intervention.

International FASD Day
St. John's, NL - Saturday September 9th, 2017
Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. All are welcome!

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join us for a BBQ at the RCMP detachment in Happy Valley Goose-Bay @ 12pm on Friday September 8th. All are welcome!

Stephenville, NL - Friday September 8th, 2017
A Walk in the Park-  Meet at Blanche Brook Park in Stephenville. The event will take place from 12:15pm-1:15pm. In case of rain, event will be held at L.S Eddy Complex. For more details contact Patti at 709-643-5499 to register before August 31st or email pspencer.cac@gmail.com. All are welcome!
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​Grand Falls-Windsor - Friday September 8th, 2017
Join the FASD Central Committee & fasdNL for “A Walk in the Park” to raise awareness for International FASD Day on Friday September 8, 2017.  Meet at Church Road Park in Grand Falls-Windsor. The event begins at 11:30am.​ Pre-order your picnic lunch for $10 by emailing fetalalcoholnl@gmail.com 

NLC Store Bag Initiative June 2017
Recently, members of fasdNL and of the FASD Labrador Committee delivered a presentation about healthy choices during pregnancies to the grade 7 classes at Queen of Peace school in Town of Happy Valley - Goose Bay. The kids were then given NLC store bags to decorate using the messages that were discussed during the presentation. The bags will be distributed at the NLC Liquor Store in Happy Valley Goose Bay on international #FASD Day on September 9th. 
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September 9, 2016 - International FASD Day 
​Heart & Sole 3k Walk & Family Fun Run in Bowring Park (meet by the Bungalow) at 10:30AM. Saturday September 10th. Online registration closes Thursday September 8th at 11:59PM. Race kit pick up at the Running Room Friday September 9th 3-7pm

BBQ & Discussion - Happy Valley Goose-Bay
​12pm at RCMP detachment. Click the poster located above for more details!
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Walk in the Park, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
​11:30-1:30PM at Church Park Road. Registration will take place prior to the walk. $8 to register. ​​Prizes to be won!

September 9th- FASD Awareness Day 
International FASD Awareness Day is about bringing greater exposure to FASD, while unmasking the myths and misconceptions associated with the disability.

Train-the-Trainer- FASD 101 & Connecting the Dots Workshop
-Sheshatshiu, Labrador. September 21-25, 2015 
-St. John's, NL. September 2013
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  • News
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What is FASD?
    • What We Do
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Reports & Publications
    • Our Funders & Supporters
    • Media
  • Prevention
  • Diagnosis
    • Screening & Diagnosis in NL
  • Research
  • Training & Events
  • Resources
    • Atlantic Canada >
      • New Brunswick
      • Newfoundland & Labrador
      • Nova Scotia
      • Prince Edward Island
    • Disability Tax Credit
    • Being Diagnosed with FASD
    • Mental Health and Addictions in NL
    • New Resources
    • Parents & Caregivers
    • Professionals Working with FASD
    • Teaching and Education
    • Other Canadian Health Resources
  • Atlantic FASD Community Network Blog
  • Being Diagnosed with FASD
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