Saskatchewan Health is involved with a number of initiatives related to FASD both in the province, and through an inter-provincial/territorial partnership.

The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, a non-profit organization, co-ordinates and administers a provincial Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Program. This program is funded by the provincial ministries of Health and Social Services.

Initiatives include:

• raising public awareness and providing education across the province;
• developing and distributing resources and information;
• providing provincial co-ordination, and supporting communities in their efforts to address FASD.

Provincial legislation recognizes September 9 to be FAS Awareness Day.

This committee is a cross-ministry policy forum to support an integrated approach to meeting the needs of, and improving outcomes for, people with disabilities and their families. The strategy takes into account the impact a diability has on individuals and families.

Cognitive disabilities include FASD, autism spectrum disorders and acquired brain injury.

The committee is chaird by the Ministry of Health, with representation from these ministries:

• Social Services
• Education
• Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
• Justice and Attorney General
• Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
• Office of Disability Issues

Saskatchewan participates on this partnership along with Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory and Yukon Territory. Through this initiative, the provincial/territorial partners are able to learn from one another, share expertise and resources. Joint conferences and symposiums are also held.