The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT Welcome to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT)
The Voice of Food Allergy Awareness
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08/31/2026

A special thank you to DBV Technologies for joining us as a sponsor of FAACT’s Allergy Summit 2026! We’re grateful for their support and commitment to the allergy community.

📣 FAACT’s Allergy Summit 2026 is coming to Oak Brook, Illinois!

📍 Oak Brook, Illinois
📅 October 22–24, 2026

Community, connection, education, and support all in ONE place!

FAACT’s Allergy Summit brings together EVERYONE including patients, advocates, healthcare professionals, and companies supporting allergy living, management, and safety.

Whether you’re navigating food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders (EGIDs), FPIES, Celiac disease, mast cell disorders and systemic mastocytosis (SM), Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or related conditions, this event is designed to connect and empower our community.

🏨 Hotel reservation cut-off: September 22, 2026
⏰ Event registration deadline: October 8, 2026

✨ Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/faact-allergy-summit/registration-and-agenda/

FAACT’s Allergy Summit 2026 is coming to Oak Brook, Illinois!📅 October 22–24, 2026📍 The Hyatt Lodge & Conference Center ...
08/30/2026

FAACT’s Allergy Summit 2026 is coming to Oak Brook, Illinois!

📅 October 22–24, 2026
📍 The Hyatt Lodge & Conference Center | Oak Brook, IL

There’s power in bringing our community together. FAACT’s Allergy Summit is a unique event that unites EVERYONE. Patients, families, advocates, healthcare professionals, and companies committed to allergy living, management, and safety, all in ONE place!

Join us for a weekend of education, connection, support, and community, for those navigating food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders (EGIDs), FPIES, Celiac disease, mast cell conditions and systemic mastocytosis (SM), Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and related conditions.

🏨 Hotel reservation deadline: September 22, 2026
⏰ Event registration deadline: October 8, 2026

Connect. Learn. Be empowered. Find your community.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Oak Brook!

Register for FAACT's Allergy Summit and get hotel details: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/faact-allergy-summit/hotel-reservations/

🎉 FAACT’s Teen Retreat 2026 is coming up!📅 October 9–11, 2026📍 The Hyatt Lodge & Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Br...
08/29/2026

🎉 FAACT’s Teen Retreat 2026 is coming up!

📅 October 9–11, 2026
📍 The Hyatt Lodge & Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, education, and fun with fellow teens in the food allergy community!

🏨 Planning to stay at the Hyatt Lodge?
Be sure to make your hotel reservation soon!

⏰ Hotel reservation cut-off: September 9, 2026

We can’t wait to see you in Oak Brook! 🙌

Register today and learn more about hotel accommodations:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/events-and-programs/teen-retreat/hotel-reservations?sc=225

FAACT's Teen Retreat weekend is all about tweens, teens, and college students, their siblings, and their parents/caregivers -managing food allergies, asthma, eosinophilic disorders, FPIES, mast cell diseases, and Celiac disease. The weekend offers an informative program full of fun activities. Teens will learn about managing their food allergies and, more importantly, spend time with peers who have food allergies (and siblings who do not). Siblings are also affected when a family member has food allergies. Our Teen Retreat is a safe place for them to discuss their concerns with a group who not only understands but can share their own experiences, advice, and solutions.

Accurately Diagnosing a Food Allergy Having a food allergy can change your life. People with food allergies have to read...
08/28/2026

Accurately Diagnosing a Food Allergy

Having a food allergy can change your life. People with food allergies have to read labels closely, communicate with restaurants, and other foodservice professionals thoroughly and constantly be on guard for accidental exposure.

Diagnosing a true food allergy is a complex process, which is why it’s important to seek the help of a board-certified allergist.

Visit to learn more:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/accurately-diagnosing-and-managing-food-allergy/allergy-diagnosis/

08/27/2026

Sponsored by ARS Pharma

What Is the Significance of Section 504 to a Student with Food Allergies?

Students with food allergies are at risk for anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that can significantly impact the “major life activity” of breathing. Food allergies may also significantly limit other major life activities such as digestion and eating. As such, students with food allergies may be entitled to accommodations under Section 504, typically referred to as a “504 plan.”

Accommodations under Section 504 are meant to provide a student with a disability access to education equal to that of his non-disabled peers. In other words, accommodations under Section 504 do not give preferential access. Instead, they are intended to level the playing field for the student with a disability – in this case, a food allergy. It is likely that the food-allergic student enters the school environment already at a disadvantage due to an unsafe environment that promotes exclusion or a lack of food allergy education among school educators. Section 504 provides a written plan to safely include the student in all programs and activities provided or sponsored by the school. When the school provides a safe, inclusive environment, the food-allergic student has the opportunity to access education and activities on equal footing with his or her non-disabled peers.

Visit to learn more: https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/accommodations/accommodations-in-schools/

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by: DBV Technologies As we get ready for a new school year, food allergy safety is truly a team effort. Parents, teach...
08/27/2026

by: DBV Technologies

As we get ready for a new school year, food allergy safety is truly a team effort. Parents, teachers, and school staff all play an important role in helping students feel safe, included, and ready to learn. Today, we’re joined by FAACT Director of Education Heather Yee—a former teacher, school board member, and food-allergy parent—to share insights from both sides of the table and help us build stronger partnerships for a successful school year.

Listen to 's Ep. 297: https://www.buzzsprout.com/848314/episodes/19530049

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by: ARS PharmaTune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on High School: Stepping Back While Still ParentingFor years, pare...
08/27/2026

by: ARS Pharma

Tune in to FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on High School: Stepping Back While Still Parenting

For years, parents and caregivers have often been the quarterbacks of food allergy management—scheduling appointments, communicating with schools and restaurants, and making critical decisions. But as children become young adults during high school, the transition from managing to mentoring can feel uncertain. How do we step back while helping them step forward? Joining us today is FAACT's Vice President of Medical Education, Charity Luiskutty, PA-C, to share practical tips and insights for navigating this important stage of the journey.

Listen to 's Ep. 296: https://www.buzzsprout.com/848314/episodes/19694905

The following tips can help establish a flexible mindset and approach to food allergy treatments: • Establish open commu...
08/25/2026

The following tips can help establish a flexible mindset and approach to food allergy treatments:

• Establish open communication with your board-certified allergist and treatment team.
• Engage in shared decision-making to develop treatment timeline and goals.
• Understand that treatment is a process rather than just a desired outcome.
• Prepare for the possibility of setbacks, the need to alter approaches, or stop treatment
• Monitor anxiety levels, reaching out for counseling or support services if excessive.

Visit to learn more:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis/treatment-and-management/navigating-treatment-choices/

Treatment & Provider Information: • What are the goals, expected outcomes, and specific protocols for treatment? • Are o...
08/24/2026

Treatment & Provider Information:

• What are the goals, expected outcomes, and specific protocols for treatment?
• Are oral food challenges required to confirm the allergy before starting treatment?
• Are oral food challenges required to determine effectiveness of the treatment?
• What is the follow-up or maintenance protocol after treatment?
• What is required of you/your child (i.e. appointment frequency, daily protocols)?
• Will treatment impact school, work, activities, or daily routines, and if so, how?
• How are viruses or illnesses navigated while taking part in the treatment?
• How does the provider address treatment-related anxiety that may arise?
• How familiar is the provider with the treatment?

Visit to learn more:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis/treatment-and-management/navigating-treatment-choices/

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