Be a part of the FASD Advocacy Team – take action on issues that matter and stay informed about important policy issues. Connect to others like yourself who are advocating for social change. There are many ways you can participate, at home or in person – fitting little things in to your schedule can make a big difference!
Here you will find current Action Alerts, upcoming advocacy events, and updates on current legislation affecting FASD in Minnesota.
Join our FASD Advocacy Team to receive these alerts via email! Contact marissa@mofas.org.
Posted On February 22, 2012
During a recent meeting with a legislator from the MN House of Representatives, a senior legislator said this statement about our “issue.” Perhaps his intention was pure in that he didn’t want us to get too big for our britches and assume that by creating a statewide task-force of FASD that all of our problems [...]
Posted On February 2, 2012
Join the team! MOFAS is hosting a free, three-part series for young adults living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in MN! Through SAY IT! (Self Advocacy Youth Impact Team), you will learn how to talk to policy makers, participate in a fun mock legislative committee hearing and practice self advocacy [...]
Posted On November 29, 2011
What does it mean to be a part of the FASD Advocacy Team with MOFAS? It means that you are committed to improving legislative policies and systems that impact FASD prevention and support. You are part of an organized group of over 300 people who are “first responders” to action alerts and are part of [...]
Posted On September 20, 2011
Be an advocate for FASD prevention and support. Join us at the State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, March 21, 2012! To RSVP, CLICK HERE>>> Why Should You Attend? Policy makers depend on people in their communities to keep them informed about the issues that have the greatest impact on their lives.Who speaks for people with [...]
Posted On September 20, 2011
The absence of FASD in the DSM prevents an integrated/multidisciplinary approach with medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech/occupational therapists, probation/social workers and educational institutions. Furthermore, FASD in the DSM permits the education of medical and graduates students, including physicians, psychiatrists and psychologist to increase the awareness of the condition and its clinical presentation.
Posted On February 14, 2011
Want to meet with your Legislator but don’t know what to say? Watch this video! Brought to you by MOFAS, to help make you comfortable and confident as you tell your story.
