Natural disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. Finding safe food after or during a disaster can be frightening for those managing food allergies. The good news is that adequate preparation allows you and your family to remain food allergy-safe while navigating a natural disaster. We’re exploring food allergy-focused disaster preparedness with FAACT’s Vice President of Public Health, Nicole Della Santina, MPH, who will ease your mind and nerves by educating us on preparing for disasters and the aftermath.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• FAACT's Disaster Resource Center
• Build a Kit (Emergency) available in twelve languages from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• FEMA - Individual Assistance Application and Information available in 28 languages
• Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Services
• United Way (211) - Find help with crisis and emergency, housing, food and healthcare

Podcasts:

• Food Allergy Life: Home Emergency Preparedness
• Food Allergy Life: How to Pack Emergency Go- and Stay-Bags

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic condition that can occur after a tick bite.” But how do you get AGS and tackle this condition? We’re exploring living with AGS with two change makers and AGS powerhouses, Candice Matthis and Debbie Nichols. They are the founders of Two Alpha-Gals and the new Alpha-Gal Foundation, which is committed to offering solutions. We’ll learn more about this growing community of support. This podcast is part 1 of a two-part series exploring life with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Two Alpha-Gals - Website
• Alpha-Gals Basics Free Resource Guide - Free Download
• Alpha-Gal 101 Resource Guide - Weblink
• Alpha-Gal Foundation - Website
• In the Tall Grass Two Alpha-Gals - Podcast
• The Alpha-Gal Allergen Inclusion Act - Weblink

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We’re exploring how businesses and organizations address the challenges of keeping guests on special diets safe and included with Tracy Stuckrath, the Founder and President of thrive! meetings & events. Tracy has over 20 years of extensive event planning experience, is a sought-after speaker, and will help listeners peek into her world of solutions. She has 30 years of experience as an event planner, 14+ years performing her current work, and 21 years living with a dietary need.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• thrive! meetings and events - Website
• Eating at a Meeting Podcast - Website
• Linkedin
• Linkedin Eating at a Meeting Podcast
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Facebook Eating at a Meeting Private Group
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• YouTube

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We’re sitting down with the founder and president of a new non-profit, the Celiac College Guide, Nicole Kessler, to explore this guide and learn more about how to find colleges that meet the needs of families living with Celiac disease. Nicole is a career educator named National Teacher of the Year for Teach for America. She eventually became a school administrator in urban and suburban, district, and charter schools and served on her local board of education. She's a mother of three children, two of whom have celiac disease.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• The Celiac College Guide - Website to explore the directory and leave reviews
• Navigating College Life: College Accommodations for Students with Celiac Disease (to request download)
• Follow the Celiac College Guide on Facebook and Instagram

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We’re turning on the inspiration with social media influencer, Lauren Less, CEO and Founder of Less with Laur, to learn not only about the life of an influencer but also how to create a joyful life with food allergies and other related conditions.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Less with Laur: Website and Blog
• Follow Less with Laur on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• FAACT's Digital Influencer Summit: Learn more and reserve your spot!

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Back to School is here, and one of the most powerful steps any family can take is understanding their legal rights and how to stay calm and cool if their student hits challenges. We’re sitting down with FAACT’s General Counsel, Amelia Smith, JD, to hear her top Must-Knows about the Americans with Disability Act, K-12, and College so your family can start the school year equipped with the best knowledge possible.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Civil Rights Advocacy Center- FAACT's in-depth weblink for accommodations
• Americans with Disabilities Act Information- FAACT Civil Rights Advocacy Center
• Legal Considerations - FAACT's College Resource Center

Podcasts

• Tackling Challenges (School) - Featuring Amelia Smith, JD
• Working with Your School Nurse to Update Accommodations for the school year - Featuring Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
• Accommodations Refresher for Back-to-School - Featuring Amelia Smith, JD

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We explore how parents can find their voice and then guide their children to a life of self-advocacy with Ina K. Chung, who is known as The Asian Allergy Mom. Ina is outspoken about teaching children self-advocacy while encouraging parents to feel confident in finding their voice as they demonstrate to their families that they deserve to advocate and be heard.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• A Kid's Book About Food Allergies - Ina K. Chung
• The Asian Allergy Mom - Instagram
• The Asian Allergy Mom - Website

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faacts-roundtable/id1507431265To help you make the best decisions about food allergy treatment choices, we’re exploring current options with board-certified allergist, Dr. Brian Vickery. We’ll discuss what questions to ask your doctor and family when determining the proper treatment for loved ones, including time and financial commitments.

Resources to keep you in the know:

• Navigating Treatment Choices - FAACT
• FAACT's Navigating the Food Allergy Treatment Decision Process

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