Restore Funding for Tourette Syndrome in the 2015-2016 Pennsylvania State Budget
Governor Wolf eliminated $150,000 in funding for Tourette Syndrome in his draft State Budget. 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 within their schools, families, and communities.
The symptoms of Tourette Syndrome can be debilitating, but worse
still is the treatment received by sufferers when those around them do
not understand their struggles. Funding for Tourette Syndrome has truly
made a difference in the lives of many children and adults with TS. This
funding provides information to help family members understand their
diagnosis. It provides training to teachers who can then support them
within the school setting. And it provides sensitivity training to peers
to reduce teasing and bullying. The support and education provided by
the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance cannot be replaced. Pennsylvania
cannot afford to terminate these services.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 17, 2015
June 21, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to support this cause. This momentum belongs entirely to the community that showed up when I thought I was working alone.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2015
272 Comments
Please restore the funding for the individuals born with Tourette Syndrome. I have a son with TS and the help we have received from PATSA has been invaluable. No child should ever be bullied or made fun of because of something they were born with.
The information I received from the State when I was given the diagnosis for my son was a light in the darkness of a very misunderstood condition. Please continue the funding for the sake of other Pennsylvania Parents.
Support for this organization is such a tiny part of the budget, but it has such huge impact for families dealing with this disorder. Please don't remove the funding for a group that does so much helpful and good service to PA citizens.
Gov. Wolf education isn't the only important issue. People with disabilities and their families should be your concern too. This includes persons with Tourettes and their families. There is a strong stigma regarding Tourettes. Because of that and the symptoms people suffer from the disorder.
please continue to fund the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance...the education and awareness they were able to bring to my son's school was invaluable and has enabled him to persevere with his tics amongst his peers in school and in extracurricular activities!
for my brother, Jake.
Fight budget cuts on TS
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Restore Funding for Tourette Syndrome in the 2015-2016 Pennsylvania State Budget
Governor Wolf eliminated $150,000 in funding for Tourette Syndrome in his draft State Budget. 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 within their schools, families, and communities.
The symptoms of Tourette Syndrome can be debilitating, but worse
still is the treatment received by sufferers when those around them do
not understand their struggles. Funding for Tourette Syndrome has truly
made a difference in the lives of many children and adults with TS. This
funding provides information to help family members understand their
diagnosis. It provides training to teachers who can then support them
within the school setting. And it provides sensitivity training to peers
to reduce teasing and bullying. The support and education provided by
the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance cannot be replaced. Pennsylvania
cannot afford to terminate these services.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 17, 2015
June 21, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to support this cause. This momentum belongs entirely to the community that showed up when I thought I was working alone.
Reached 100 supporters
March 5, 2015
272 Comments
my daughter Megan has Tourette Syndrome and my family has been lucky enough to have found the pa-tsa to help us along our journey. My daughter has gained her strenth and since of belonging with the help of them! Sherrie S. you are a heaven sent! thank you for all that you do.
Please restore the funding for the individuals born with Tourette Syndrome. I have a son with TS and the help we have received from PATSA has been invaluable. No child should ever be bullied or made fun of because of something they were born with.
The information I received from the State when I was given the diagnosis for my son was a light in the darkness of a very misunderstood condition. Please continue the funding for the sake of other Pennsylvania Parents.
Support for this organization is such a tiny part of the budget, but it has such huge impact for families dealing with this disorder. Please don't remove the funding for a group that does so much helpful and good service to PA citizens.
Gov. Wolf education isn't the only important issue. People with disabilities and their families should be your concern too. This includes persons with Tourettes and their families. There is a strong stigma regarding Tourettes. Because of that and the symptoms people suffer from the disorder.
please continue to fund the PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance...the education and awareness they were able to bring to my son's school was invaluable and has enabled him to persevere with his tics amongst his peers in school and in extracurricular activities!
for my brother, Jake.
Fight budget cuts on TS
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my daughter Megan has Tourette Syndrome and my family has been lucky enough to have found the pa-tsa to help us along our journey. My daughter has gained her strenth and since of belonging with the help of them! Sherrie S. you are a heaven sent! thank you for all that you do.