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Events


September – November 2013

Sep 26 Thu
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Professional Summit to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary
9:00 AM – September 27, 2013 @ 10:00 AM

The summit commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 1973 article which first described FAS. Sponsored by the New Jersey Task Force on FASD, the summit will feature an opening keynote address by Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones. Speakers include: Dr. Luther Robinson, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Dr. Grace Chang, Dr. Claire Coles, and Dr. Natalie Novick-Brown.

Watch for more details and online registration coming soon.

Oct 15 Tue
NOFAS Parent Support Group @ Holy Cross Hospital, Education Room 1
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

To attend, please RSVP by email to Kathy Mitchell.

NOFAS hosts a Family Support Group for our families and friends. We do our best to gather 4-5 times a year.  We meet at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland.  Parking is available ($1.00 to $5.00 range).

Nov 18 Mon
FASD: Promising Practices, Promising Futures – 2013 Alberta, Canada FASD Conference @ The Westin Calgary
9:00 AM – November 19, 2013 @ 5:00 PM

Join this multidisciplinary conference focused on FASD and its impact on individuals, families, communities and society at large. The conference will feature keynote presentations and over 30 breakout sessions on the latest practices in FASD prevention, assessment and support.

Objectives
Participants can expect to:

  • Increase their knowledge on recent developments in the field of FASD, including in the areas of prevention, assessment and supports;
  • Network and share with people from all areas of the FASD field; and,
  • Increase their understanding and awareness of the impact of FASD on the lives of those living with it and their support systems.

Audience
The conference will be of interest to: caregivers and families, individuals with FASD, teachers, teachers aides, social workers, nurses, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physicians, alcohol and substance abuse professionals; mental health workers, community workers, family support workers, program providers, vocational rehab service providers, elected officials, government ministries, lawyers and policymakers.