Canadian Academy of Health Sciences – Assessment on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Canada
A report funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada answering key questions on uptake of FASD diagnostic guidelines, challenges associated with case identification and data collection, strengthening prevention activities, and identification of tools, resources, and supports for people with FASD and their families.
Reframing Life with FASD
Personal story of a young woman who was diagnosed with FASD in her early teens; her life with FASD and her successes (2 hours)
Red Shoes Rock
Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness campaign giving voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: About, causes and co-occurring conditions
General information on FASD; its causes, signs and symptoms, prevention, health effects and links to available supports/resources
Caution: some information is dated
FASD Communities across Ontario
Please watch this 30 minutes video to hear the voices from FASD Communities across Ontario.
Advocacy: Successes and Struggles
Tips for parent/caregivers on advocating for their children in different areas of their lives including at work, at school, in the healthcare system, with the judicial system (14 pages)
A Place Where I Belong: Community Making a Difference
The story of how one community is walking beside an individual with FASD on his journey of self-discovery, healing and belonging (7 min)
The Ontario Human Rights Commission; Information for Housing Providers
People with disabilities have the right to be free from discrimination in housing (“accommodation”). The Code applies to every part of buying or renting housing. This includes private, social, supportive and co-operative housing.
People First of Canada
People First of Canada is the national organization representing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Disability Justice Network of Ontario
Creating a world where disabled people are free to be. DJNO aims to build a just and accessible Ontario.
