FASD Support and Resources in Alberta

May - September 2007: Great FASD Ride Across Canada [Canada]

Description: In conjunction with FASD Awareness Day, this event will raise awareness about FASD across Canada. The cross Canada horseback ride will begin in Halifax on May 17th and end in Victoria on September 9th.

Contact Info:
Person: Claudia Park Julien
Website: www.faslink.org/Ride01.htm
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 506 732-9092

September 2008: International FASD Awareness Day [Worldwide]

Description:
First held on September 9, 1999, FASD Awareness Day events are held worldwide and events are organized by local communities to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

2008 Events in Alberta:

Calgary:
The Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network is hosting the
First Annual Circles of Community Silent Auction / Dinner

All proceeds from the event will go towards the development of a sustainable fund to support those affected by FASD.

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008.  5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:00 p.m. evening events
Location: Calgary Chamber of Commerce Ballroom
Tickets: $75.00 each, two for $125, or a table for $500
For tickets please call 403-681-2673 or email [email protected]

Edmonton:
The Edmonton Fetal Alcohol Network is celebrating International FASD Day with a barbecue.

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: 9137 Jasper Avenue
RSVP by August 22, 2008 to 780-477-1999 ext 234 (leave message) or email [email protected]

and an evening event with special guest:
Natalie Soetaert - Surviving FASD - A Parent Perspective

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B7

April 2008: Third National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum [Vancouver]

Description:
Adolescents and adults with FASD have a high frequency of emotional and behavioral problems that can range from difficulty coping with life's challenges to severe psychological and psychiatric disorders. In the absence of empirically validated effective treatment approaches, professionals and caregivers have been developing a "Wisdom of Practice" response to both the unique and common needs of individuals, their families, and service providers. This conference will highlight what has been shown through this "Wisdom of Practice" to be most effective in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in individuals with FASD, and treatment and support for their families and service providers. This conference will also focus on enhancing creative approaches to support treatment and program planning with the goal of effective policy development and implementation.

Date: April 10-12, 2008
Location: The Coast Plaza and Suites at Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:
Website: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 604 822-7524  Fax: 604 822-4832

October 2007: FASD in our Schools Conference [Guelph, Ontario]

Description:
Workshop topics will include: providing valuable information regarding teamwork and strategies to work with FASD students; understanding why adolescents with FASD do the things they do and discussion of strategies to help in a high school setting; the Bridges School Program in Manitoba.

Dates: October 25-26, 2007
Location: Holiday Inn-Scottsdale, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Contact Info:
Contact Person: Chris Margetson
Email: [email protected]