The state budget has been finalized with our funding fully restored for the upcoming term. This outcome is a direct reflection of your persistence and commitment to this cause. We will continue to monitor state allocations closely to ensure these vital services remain secure for our community.
May 10, 2019
Final supporters
Governor Wolf has once again eliminated funding for Tourette Syndrome in his proposed budget for next year! Since 1993, the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance (PA-TSA) has provided information, education and disability advocacy to individuals with Tourette Syndrome through a grant from the PA Department of Health. This funding helps individuals with this misunderstood neurological condition be supported and accepted.
Tourette
Syndrome can be debilitating, but worse is the treatment received by
sufferers when those around them do
not understand. Funding for Tourette Syndrome continues to make a
difference in the lives of children and adults with TS. The support and
education provided by
the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance cannot be replaced.
Please sign your name and include a comment if you believe that it is important to educate people about Tourette Syndrome, support the needs of individuals with Tourette Syndrome and provide disability advocacy to help them succeed.Your support will be relayed to our Legislators and Governor Wolf to show them you support this funding! If you would like to donate to our cause please go to our website at www.patsainc.org.
Updates
May 3, 2019
The petition has now reached two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement provides a clear indication that Pennsylvanians recognize the necessity of restoring these vital programs.
Reached 250 supporters
April 30, 2019
February 23, 2019
The feedback from those affected by these budget cuts remains deeply moving and underscores the necessity of our efforts. I am currently compiling your stories to present them directly to the Governor as we continue to advocate for the restoration of this essential funding.
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2019
85 Comments
When my son's Tourette's came out full force in middle school this organization came in to help me deal with some educators that felt he could "control" it. They were a Godsend to my son and our family.
Dear politicians. This organization does amazing work for children, adults, and families throughout PA. The amount of money this organization saves the state is innumerable through education, training, resources.
PA-TSA is an excellent educational resource for health care professionals, adult and children advocates, local and state authorities, and our vast teaching institutions from preschool to college. Please extend funding to ensure equal access to learning in our Commonwealth.
Mother of 43 Year old who has ongoing problems because of Tourette Syndrome. The disorder does not go away because the person becomes an adult. It is life long! PA TSA needs continued funding to help these people.
Please keep this program. They have helped my son tremendously! My school was not educated on T.S. and they came in to a 504 meeting and explained everything. Everyone understood and then the advocate volunteered to educate the staff during an in service for all ts students. Please keep it!
Concerning the funding for PATSA. I can not come up with the words to express how important the existence of PATSA is to the families dealing with Tourette Syndrome. There really is no one else to turn to that understands the impact this disease can have on a family. PATSA is a major player in educating the public to accept and understand children with this condition. PLEASE CONTINUE TO FUND THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION!!!!!
The education and support PA-TSA provided to our fmily was of invaluable help. Please continue to fund PA-TSA!
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The state budget has been finalized with our funding fully restored for the upcoming term. This outcome is a direct reflection of your persistence and commitment to this cause. We will continue to monitor state allocations closely to ensure these vital services remain secure for our community.
May 10, 2019
Final supporters
Governor Wolf has once again eliminated funding for Tourette Syndrome in his proposed budget for next year! Since 1993, the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance (PA-TSA) has provided information, education and disability advocacy to individuals with Tourette Syndrome through a grant from the PA Department of Health. This funding helps individuals with this misunderstood neurological condition be supported and accepted.
Tourette
Syndrome can be debilitating, but worse is the treatment received by
sufferers when those around them do
not understand. Funding for Tourette Syndrome continues to make a
difference in the lives of children and adults with TS. The support and
education provided by
the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance cannot be replaced.
Please sign your name and include a comment if you believe that it is important to educate people about Tourette Syndrome, support the needs of individuals with Tourette Syndrome and provide disability advocacy to help them succeed.Your support will be relayed to our Legislators and Governor Wolf to show them you support this funding! If you would like to donate to our cause please go to our website at www.patsainc.org.
Updates
May 3, 2019
The petition has now reached two hundred and fifty signatures. This level of engagement provides a clear indication that Pennsylvanians recognize the necessity of restoring these vital programs.
Reached 250 supporters
April 30, 2019
February 23, 2019
The feedback from those affected by these budget cuts remains deeply moving and underscores the necessity of our efforts. I am currently compiling your stories to present them directly to the Governor as we continue to advocate for the restoration of this essential funding.
Reached 100 supporters
February 10, 2019
85 Comments
Funding for PA-TSA is critcal! It helps to provide in-service training for teachers and school personnel to support students and eliminate stigma. This education is important!
When my son's Tourette's came out full force in middle school this organization came in to help me deal with some educators that felt he could "control" it. They were a Godsend to my son and our family.
Dear politicians. This organization does amazing work for children, adults, and families throughout PA. The amount of money this organization saves the state is innumerable through education, training, resources.
PA-TSA is an excellent educational resource for health care professionals, adult and children advocates, local and state authorities, and our vast teaching institutions from preschool to college. Please extend funding to ensure equal access to learning in our Commonwealth.
Mother of 43 Year old who has ongoing problems because of Tourette Syndrome. The disorder does not go away because the person becomes an adult. It is life long! PA TSA needs continued funding to help these people.
Please keep this program. They have helped my son tremendously! My school was not educated on T.S. and they came in to a 504 meeting and explained everything. Everyone understood and then the advocate volunteered to educate the staff during an in service for all ts students. Please keep it!
Concerning the funding for PATSA. I can not come up with the words to express how important the existence of PATSA is to the families dealing with Tourette Syndrome. There really is no one else to turn to that understands the impact this disease can have on a family. PATSA is a major player in educating the public to accept and understand children with this condition. PLEASE CONTINUE TO FUND THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION!!!!!
The education and support PA-TSA provided to our fmily was of invaluable help. Please continue to fund PA-TSA!
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Funding for PA-TSA is critcal! It helps to provide in-service training for teachers and school personnel to support students and eliminate stigma. This education is important!