What is FASD Awareness Day?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day originated in Canada with the first FASD Day taking place on 9th September 1999. This date was chosen as it was the 9th day of the 9th month of the year, to represent the 9 months of pregnancy and raise awareness of the importance of having an alcohol-free pregnancy for the full nine months Since then the campaign has gathered global recognition with many countries now taking part in activities to raise awareness of FASD.
Young People and Adults with FASD
This year we are placing a special focus on young people and adults with FASD. FASD Hub Scotland is now in its 5th year and many of our children are now transitioning to adult services and moving on from education. With this in mind, we are delighted to have received funding from the Scottish Government to explore the views of young people and adults with FASD and what kind of support they would like to see.
You can find out more about our work with Young People and Adults with FASD below:
Young People and Adults
FASD Month Webinars
Join us this September for our FASD month Webinars. This year, our focus is on young people and adults with FASD and includes sessions on transitions to education and employment, benefits and accessing support, FASD for Kinship Carers and finally, what will be a really fantastic webinar with Rossi, an adult with FASD and soon to be published author.
For full details, visit our Eventbrite page below or download our flyer
Eventbrite
FASD Month Webinar Flyer
Read our FASD Month Newsletter here
Tell us your FASD Joy here
Follow FASD Hub UK on Twitter
Adults with FASD Resources
FASD Hub UK