Rural FASD Support Network of Eastern Ontario

10/27/2025

As part of the next FASD Parent Action Group of Southeastern Ontario meeting, you are invited to participate in a Digital Storytelling workshop. If you don’t want to make a story, you are still very welcome to attend the Parent Action Group meeting. Childcare and lunch will be provided. The time is the same as regular PAG meetings, 11am-4pm. The location is different – we will be at Queen’s Faculty of Education, 511 Union St., Kingston. There will be someone waiting for you inside the front door on Union St. to help you find the meeting. We will be there the whole time, but you are not expected to arrive right at 11 or stay for the whole time.

The digital stories will combine a photo and a voice-over story to make a short film. To see some examples of digital stories, please visit the website of our partner, Community Story Strategies. There is also an example here: http://www.communitystorystrategies.ca/project/tuhina/. Don’t worry if you’ve never made a digital story before. We will have supporters at the workshop to help you make your story every step of the way.

We would like you to tell a story about your experience as a person with FASD or a caregiver to a person with FASD. FASD is very common, but many people do not know much about it. We want to create films to help educate teachers and others about how best to support people with FASD and their families. Please bring some photos or artwork to use as a background and a laptop computer if you have one.

To sign up, please visit this link: https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eeOVlQYudnGVXX8. Please share with anyone who may be interested.

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email Lindsay Morcom at morcoml@queensu.ca or call 613-533-6000 ext. 77269.

Thank you

10/27/2025

10/16/2025

October newsletter time!

10/09/2025

From CanFASD:

We are pleased to finally share an update on the National Framework for FASD!

As you may remember, a landmark bill about a plan to address FASD in Canada was introduced in the Senate of Canada in October 2022. After a very long wait, we were finally starting to see some progress on that bill earlier this year. But, unfortunately, the government prorogation in March halted any bills in progress, which basically sent us back to square one.

Now, we’re excited to share that during FASD Month, Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia reintroduced Bill S-234: An Act respecting a national framework for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (formerly Bill S-253). The Bill advanced to Second Reading in the Senate last month.

During the debate, Senator Ravalia emphasized the significance of this legislation, stating:

“Let this be the moment where we say, “Yes, we see you, we hear you and we are ready to act.”

How you can help
Based on the progress of the last bill, it is likely that the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SOCI) will review Bill S-234. At this stage, your voice can make a real difference by reaching out to senators on this committee. They can recommend and shape amendments that strengthen the National FASD Framework.

When you reach out, briefly share why a National FASD Framework matters, highlight your personal or professional experience, and ask them to support Bill S-234 as it moves through committee.

It may also be a good opportunity for you to strengthen your relationship with your Member of Parliament. Let them know that a bill respecting a national framework for FASD has been introduced into the Senate and ask them to support this bill when it comes to the house. Talk about your experience with FASD and why federal government support is necessary.

We will continue to provide updates from Senate debates and opportunities to engage. Please reach out if you have questions or need materials to support your advocacy.

Thank you for your continued support in advancing a National FASD Framework.

Best wishes,
CanFASD team

09/18/2025

Our September Newsletter is out

08/04/2025

Join us Monday, August 25 for our Mental Health First Aid Training. This course helps you help those in distress and/or crisis. Discounts for non-profits. To register or for more information contact Judith at pc@ruralfasd.ca.
Opening minds

07/23/2025

Take our Mental Health First Aid Training! Details below. Contact: info@ruralfasd.ca

06/24/2025

The July 2025 Newsletter is ready! Check it out for pics of recent events including Red Shoes Run Family Fun Day - and for how to register for future Red Shoes Run events.

06/23/2025

Join us July 5 for a timed 5K run! $50 complimentary lunch. Help us raise funds and awareness for FASD.

06/12/2025

Our June 2 Red Shoes Run event was a smashing success! Hundreds of students from six schools participated in the run and got free lunch and loot bags with certificates of participation. Oh yes, and learned a little about FASD.

Our next event is a 5K Run on July 5. Scan QR code on poster to sign up. You can walk the 5K too!

Any questions contact Tanya at info@ruralfasd.ca.