FASD Services
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term which describes a broad range of physical and intellectual disabilities, including brain injury. FASD affects people whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is permanent and cannot be cured.
FASD occurs in all races, religious, cultural backgrounds, countries, economic statuses, and ages. We usually cannot tell just by looking if a person is affected by FASD. No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
FASD Videos
The video Helping Families part I presents clear information on FASD and demonstrates ways that families can support their affected children. The videos bring a message of hope for families that children with FASD can live productive and satisfying lives.
The video Helping Families part II shows children affected by FASD with their families and in the elementary school system. The video demonstrates ways that they can be supported to achieve success. This video is designed primarily for parents but will also provide insight to teaching and health professionals.
Click here to view Video Order Form.
FASD Library
Materials from the FASD Library are available for loan, free of charge, throughout the NWT.
Click here to view our library of FASD resources.
FASD Services Brochure
Click here to view our FASD Services brochure.
Contact Information:
Coordinator, FASD Services
Living and Learning with FASD Project
Yellowknife Association for Community Living
Phone: (867) 766-4295
Fax: (867) 669-7826
E-mail: fasd@ykacl.ca
FASD Awareness Day Turns 10!
People marched up the street. Bells rang. Signs were hoisted in the air. Municipal Enforcement patrol cars were at the scene. Was it an angry protest? No, it was a celebration!
September 9, 2009 marked the 10th Anniversary of FASD Awareness Day. Recognized around the world, FASD Awareness Day is observed and celebrated each year to raise awareness of how to support those who are affected by FASD, and how communities can take action to prevent FASD.
AT 9:09 AM, Holy Trinity Anglican Church rang their bells, as part of an international bell concordance to mark the day. Yellowknife citizens came out to participate in an Awareness Walk and BreakFASD, to visit an information booth, and to snag free hotdogs and cake. Citizens throughout the NWT were also able to read newspaper inserts, chock full of information on FASD, a few days before September 9.
A lot of hard work went into FASD Awareness Day, and it could not have happened without all of the volunteers, donations, and last minute assistance of many people. Thanks to MLA Bob Bromley, the City of Yellowknife and Councillor Shelagh Montgomery, the Salvation Army, Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, Sodexo Inc., Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-op, Extra Foods - YK Centre, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Centre for Northern Families, Yellowknife Municipal Enforcement Division, YKACL Staff, and everyone who participated. A special thank you to Annie Whane, whose speech inspired many, and earned a standing ovation.
We hope to see you next year, when we do it all over again!
Click here to view our photos from the 2009 FASD Awareness Day.
Click here to view our photos from the 2008 FASD Awareness Day.
Click here to view our photos from the 2007 FASD Awareness Day.