In honour of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, join Esther Trapp, FASD Coordinator for the Children's Treatment Centre, for a presentation.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A parent panel will share their living experiences.
Happening in collaboration with the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy.
About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who are exposed to alcohol in theContinue reading
In honour of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, join Esther Trapp, FASD Coordinator for the Children's Treatment Centre, for a presentation.
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A parent panel will share their living experiences.
Happening in collaboration with the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy.
About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
FASD is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who are exposed to alcohol in the womb. In Canada, FASD impacts about 4% of the population, which is more than Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Down syndrome combined. Each person with FASD has both strengths and challenges, and will need special supports to help them succeed with daily life (Canada FASD Research Network, 2026).
More Ways to Take Action this September and Throughout the Year:
Wear red shoes or red clothing to show solidarity and support on September 9th, International FASD Day. Share photos with the hashtag #RedShoesRock or #FASDMonth to spark conversations.
Practice culturally responsive care through a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach. Connect this work to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action 34, which calls on national, provincial and territorial governments to make changes to the criminal justice system to improve outcomes for people with FASD.
Increase awareness about Alcohol and Health, and promote supportive environments by planning an alcohol-free event or including alcohol-free options.
Support healthy pregnancies, recognizing that FASD prevention is a shared responsibility that requires addressing Social Determinants of Health like housing, poverty, access to healthcare, trauma, and social isolation.
Use person-first, strength-based, and hope-focused language to talk about FASD Awareness.
In honour of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, join Esther Trapp, FASD Coordinator for the Children's Treatment Centre, for a presentation.