By canfasdblog on Aug 02, 2023

September is coming up quickly! FASD Awareness Day is just around the corner. We are excited to announce that our FASD Awareness Month toolkit is now available for download!

At CanFASD we’re working on developing a consistent message for FASD awareness and FASD prevention across Canada. We want to make sure this message is non-stigmatizing and strengths-based and aligns with the best practices outlined in research.

Uniting our Strengths: Finding Solutions Together

The theme for this FASD Awareness Month is Uniting our Strengths: Finding Solutions Together. We have, and continue to see, real progress and change for FASD and FASD prevention in Canada. Many organizations and advocates have created innovative solutions to how they create and deliver services and supports. This outside-the-box thinking is one of our community’s biggest strengths.

During FASD Month, let’s talk about these innovations and services. Show how you are making a difference. When we share effective solutions, it shows problems are solvable. Highlighting the innovative and strengths-based solutions is one way we can support and raise awareness around FASD and FASD prevention.

Canada Rocks Red for FASD

To celebrate FASD Awareness Day, famous landmarks across the country will light up red on September 9^th. So far, 27 monuments are on board, including places like BC Place, Montréal Tower, and the CN Tower! You can find a full list of monuments and details here. The list will continue to be updated as we get closer to September.

Grab your friends and family members to go see the lights. Be sure to take a picture and share it on social media with the hashtag #FASDMonth2023 & #ResShoesRock.

FASD Month Toolkit

Be sure to download our FASD Month toolkit of resources, with more information about our campaign this year and social media sharables! The toolkit includes:

The full campaign details
Our national plan & activities (including alist of landmarksin Canada that will be lit up red)
A list ofFASD Events in Canada (and the opportunity to add yours)
Downloadable graphics
Sample social media posts
A template media release

The hope is that these resources will help reduce the effort you expend into planning and resource development. You can then re-invest this time and energy into unique activities that will build awareness within your regions and communities.

FASD Awareness Events in Canada

Throughout September, many community members and organizations host awareness events to bring attention to FASD. In the past we’ve seen both in-person and virtual events, like awareness walks, community lunches, and virtual paint nights. Check out our full list of events to find out how you can participate in FASD AWareness Activities this September.

Are you or an organization you know hosting an event in Canada? Fill out this form and tell us what, when, and where. We will share it on our channels to help community members get involved.

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