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SUMMARY:WAITLIST: FASD Call to Action
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol consumption during pregnancy: No safe amount. No safe time.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects at least 4% of our population. It is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can impact learning\, behaviour\, physical and mental health\, and daily living. Collective action is urgently needed in Wellington\, Guelph\, and Dufferin to develop a coordinated service system that supports individuals and families affected by FASD as well as prevent the prevalence of FASD through education and awareness. \n\nA Call to Action\nFrontline Staff\, Decision Makers\, Senior Leadership… we need you!\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is complex and often misunderstood impacting many individuals\, caregivers and families. Awareness is crucial\, but it must be coupled with tangible action. We are calling upon policymakers\, educators\, healthcare professionals\, service providers\, and community members to join forces in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for those living with FASD. \nBy working collaboratively\, we can enhance understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding FASD\, ensuring that individuals impacted receive the compassion and resources they need. This means implementing comprehensive training for educators and healthcare providers\, advocating for policies that support affected families\, and creating community programs that promote awareness and understanding of FASD. \nTogether\, we can dismantle barriers and build a society that recognizes the challenges faced by individuals with FASD while celebrating their strengths and potential. It is time to transform awareness into action and to create a brighter future for those impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. \nJoin us at Wellington County Museum and Archives (0536 Wellington Rd 18\, Fergus\, ON N1M 0A1) on September 24th\, and let’s unite in this mission and take meaningful steps toward change!\nSNEAK PEEKS! Get an early look at what will be happening on September 24th!\nGet a SNEAK PEEK at the September 24th AGENDA!\n\nAgenda – FASD Call to Action \n9:00am – Welcome \nLiving experience panel \nData presentations \nPublic Health – Alcohol survey\nFASD in Dufferin/Wellington/Guelph \nBreak \nBest practices/model to work from \nFacilitated discussion \n12:30pm – Wrap-up/Closing remarks \n \nGet a SNEAK PEEK at the September 24th THEMES! What’s Working? What’s Missing? What’s Next?\n\nTable 1: Education & Training\n\nGoal: Identify actionable strategies to improve FASD understanding and capacity across sectors.\n\n\nTable 2: System-Level Structure\n\nGoal: Generate ideas to align policy\, leadership\, and coordination across sectors.\n\n\nTable 3: Services & Supports\n\nGoal: Identify priority improvements to direct support for individuals and families living with FASD.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now full.\nPlease complete the form below to be added to the waitlist. Thank you! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone		\n			Name email \n			\n		\n		-	Which region do you reside/work in? (Dufferin\, Wellington\, Guelph or Other)  *DufferinWellingtonGuelphOtherIf other\, please indicate your region.Are you a parent\, caregiver or professional or other? *ParentCaregiverProfessionalOtherIf other\, please specify.If you are a professional\, which agency do you represent? Please indicate your professional role.Besides yourself\, how many additional guests will be attending with you?012345678910Names of Guest(s) you are registering. (Please separate each guest name with a comma.)Email address(es) of Guest(s). (Please separate each guest email address with a comma.)Click here to submit your registration information...  \n\nShare on FacebookPost on XFollow us
URL:https://dcafs.on.ca/event/fasdcalltoaction/
LOCATION:Wellington County Museum and Archives\, 0536 Wellington Road 18\, Fergus\, Ontario\, N1M 0A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Developmental Support Services
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