Why I advocate:I advocate because FAS, although the leading cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities in the world (and in the US), is one of the3 most frequent missed or mis-diagnosed conditions there is. It is a very mis-understood and mis-labeled condition..even among medical professionals, this leads to missed opportunities for appropriate help and services for individuals with FAS. As a Registered Nurse who is going to Grad School to be a Family Nurse Practioner it puts me in a unique position to become involved both with the families of persons with FAS, but also with the professional community,,to promote understanding of FAS within the Medical Community. Which I hope, will aid in better understanding of the condition, improved diagnostic efforts, funneling those with FAS to appropriate services, and improved prevention. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the only 100% preventable cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities. LifeMyWay means:It means a community of like minded individuals all working together to make a difference. |
Employment Gains Seen For People With Disabilities
By: Michelle Diament
Disability Scoop
9/3/10
Unemployment concerns eased slightly for Americans with disabilities in August, receding from near record levels the month prior, the Labor Department said Friday.
'It's been a ball': Sandwich Police Chief Olson ready to retire
By: Kate Schott
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
9/3/10
SANDWICH – After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Sandwich Police Chief Rick Olson is ready to retire from the force and try something new.
DeWitt couple's 2-year-old with special needs captures hearts wherever she goes
By: Deirdre Cox Baker
Quad-City Times
9/3/10
Two-year-old Marlee Michaelsen has her hair in pigtails and flashes her mom a huge smile. She laughs and waves her hands like any other toddler, her happiness clearly evident. Marlee, though, has been diagnosed with mental disabilities, and her parents are adjusting to that aspect of life.