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Every Stride Tells a Story: Red Shoes Rock for FASD Awareness

Lace up those red shoes, because it’s time to make some noise for FASD awareness! 👟❤️As we begin planning for September 9th, 2025, the Red Shoes Rock movement is gearing up for another powerful FASD Awareness Month. Started in 2013 by RJ Formanek, an adult living with FASD, this campaign has grown from a personal gesture into a global symbol of advocacy and visibility.

Hidden Revealed: Supporting Your Loved One with FASD in Family Settings

FASD is often referred to as an “invisible disability,” and nowhere is this more apparent than in healthcare settings. The neurological effects of prenatal alcohol exposure can create significant hurdles in medical interactions, often unrecognized by healthcare providers.

E=EDUCATION – Expanding the Mind

I get to grow again with my daughter who is now age 37, and experiencing life from a little over three months of healing from three brain procedures. Once again we begin to utilize our knowledge of developmental fluidity… this is our 4th time. Initially, as an elementary student. Then recovery from complex issues beginningContinueContinue reading “E=EDUCATION – Expanding the Mind”

Why did we create Red Shoes Rock

The Red Shoes Rock FASD Aware social initiative was created to further raise awareness and understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) in a unique and engaging way. The initiative aims to unite individuals and organizations in a visible and powerful symbol of support for those affected by FASDs. The choice of red shoes asContinueContinue reading “Why did we create Red Shoes Rock”