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Promising Practices, Promising Futures--Alberta FASD Conference

When:

Where:

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Sponsor:

Government of Alberta

Information:

This important multidisciplinary conference is focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large. The two-day conference will feature Keynote speaker Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire, half-day plenaries with Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Mark Gold, breakout sessions and a community showcase. This year’s conference will also feature a special focus on managing caregiver and professional stress.

Audience:

Caregivers and families, individuals with FASD, teachers, teacher aides, social workers, nurses, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physicians, alcohol and drug workers, mental health workers, community workers, family support workers, program providers, vocational rehab service providers, elected officials, government ministries, lawyers, and policy-makers

Contact:

Amanda Amyotte

Phone:

(780) 422-6494

Web Site:

http://www.fasd-cmc.alberta.ca

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