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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 1H 2M

Passage of the FASD Respect Act: Next Steps in Advocacy

from Living with FASD · host Patricia Kasper

In this episode of Living with FASD, Patti talks with FASD United’s Jen Wisdahl and Susan Shepard Carlson about the recent signing of the FASD Respect Act into law, highlighting the journey of advocacy that led to this significant achievement. They emphasize the importance of community involvement, storytelling, and continued advocacy on both State and Federal levels to ensure the successful implementation of the Act. The conversation also touches on upcoming events, educational initiatives, and the need for ongoing support and engagement within the FASD community.To get involved, visit www.fasdunited.orgTo reach Patti, for FASD training or life coaching, visit https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation to schedule a call, or visit her website at www.patriciakasper.com.To get a copy of Patti's book, Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with Adults Living with FASD, visit books.by/yourfasdcoach or find it on Amazon. (Both are print on demand, but books.by has less overhead and pays its authors a few dollars more in royalties.)Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the FASD Respect Act03:01 The Journey to Legislative Success06:01 Community Advocacy and Engagement08:59 The Role of Stories in Advocacy12:03 Understanding the FASD Respect Act15:08 Next Steps for Implementation17:50 The Importance of Continued Advocacy21:01 Educational Initiatives and Community Involvement24:08 Building a Supportive Community26:47 Upcoming Conferences and Events30:00 The Power of Personal Stories33:08 Call to Action for Advocacy35:50 The Future of FASD Advocacy38:56 Conclusion and Gratitude  

In this episode of Living with FASD, Patti talks with FASD United’s Jen Wisdahl and Susan Shepard Carlson about the recent signing of the FASD Respect Act into law, highlighting the journey of advocacy that led to this significant achievement. They emphasize the importance of community involvement, storytelling, and continued advocacy on both State and Federal levels to ensure the successful implementation of the Act. The conversation also touches on upcoming events, educational initiatives, and the need for ongoing support and engagement within the FASD community.To get involved, visit www.fasdunited.orgTo reach Patti, for FASD training or life coaching, visit https://calendly.com/kaspertrainingandcoaching/consultation to schedule a call, or visit her website at www.patriciakasper.com.To get a copy of Patti's book, Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations with Adults Living with FASD, visit books.by/yourfasdcoach or find it on Amazon. (Both are print on demand, but books.by has less overhead and pays its authors a few dollars more in royalties.)Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the FASD Respect Act03:01 The Journey to Legislative Success06:01 Community Advocacy and Engagement08:59 The Role of Stories in Advocacy12:03 Understanding the FASD Respect Act15:08 Next Steps for Implementation17:50 The Importance of Continued Advocacy21:01 Educational Initiatives and Community Involvement24:08 Building a Supportive Community26:47 Upcoming Conferences and Events30:00 The Power of Personal Stories33:08 Call to Action for Advocacy35:50 The Future of FASD Advocacy38:56 Conclusion and Gratitude

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