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LOCAL -in pic using portrait of himself with a few missing puzzle pieces - FASD speaker Myles Himmelreich Canad Inns at Polo Park PROVINCE SPONSORS YOUTH CONFERENCE ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD) Together We Can End FASD Stigma, Children and Youth Opportunities Minister Kevin Chief and FASD advocate Myles Himmelreich will speak to a group Manitoba high-school students affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder today about embracing strengths and overcoming the obstacles presented by FASD. Himmelreich, a Calgary resident, is a noted mentor, public speaker, FASD consultant and advocate. He has spoken to national and international audiences, and his presentation, Incredible Me! Living with FASD, will focus on his personal experience growing up with FASD and the strategies he's used to achieve success. FEB. 25 2014 / KEN GIGLIOTTI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS