Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Affiliate Resources

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is May 15 – June 15. We want to make sure our Chapters and Support Groups get first access to prepare for TS Awareness Month and receive well deserved recognition. Let’s raise awareness and funds to support the TS and Tic Disorder community! Throughout the month, the TAA will work to raise awareness and make an impact nationally and locally, through social media, comprehensive collateral materials, and fundraising engagements.

On this page, you will find the following assets:

Thank you for all that you do. If you have any questions about any of the resources on this page, please contact marketing@tourette.org

Shareable Social Media Graphics

Below, you’ll find sample captions and pre-made social media graphics for you to download and share on social media during TS Awareness Month.

Right click to save a graphic to your computer or press and hold to save a graphic to your phone, then share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us!

Sample Captions

  • May 15 – June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month! This is the time of year that our community comes together to spotlight #TouretteSyndrome and other #TicDisorders, educate the public, break stigma, and foster a more understanding and supportive society. Learn more and get involved at tourette.org/awareness
  • Happy Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month! This month is special to me because [insert personal connection here]. Learn more about Tourette Syndrome, find resources, and get involved: tourette.org/awareness #TSAwarenessMonth

Customizable Social Media Templates

Customize a Canva template to create social media graphics that include your specific TAA Chapter or Support Group branding!

Find instructions below on how to create a Canva account and post across social media sites. Watch the instructional video to the right of this for a step-by-step tutorial on using the provided Canva templates.

If you need your TAA Chapter or Support Group logo file, please contact Liz Barker at elizabeth.barker@tourette.org

Instructions

Facebook Header

Right click to save a graphic to your computer or press and hold to save a graphic to your phone.

X Header

Right click to save a graphic to your computer or press and hold to save a graphic to your phone.

Shareable TAA Resources Flyer

Click on the flyer to download a printable flyer to share in your local community.

Request a Proclamation

Ask Your Mayor and Governor to Declare June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day! Click on the packet to download a document that includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions on how to request a proclamation
  • A fillable proclamation template
  • A fillable proclamation request template
  • Statistics of individuals living with TS or another Persistent Tic Disorder per state

Submit Events for TAA Promotion and Recognition

Does your Chapter or Support Group have an annual event each TS Awareness Month? Are you planning a fun, new event for this year? We want to make sure we provide you with the help you need and that your efforts are recognized.

Before Your Event:
Fill out the form in the link below letting us know details about your event so we can help promote it through our TAA Weekly email newsletters leading up to the date that your registration closes. This promotion will be sent to your entire state.

After Your Event:
Send photos and/or videos and a brief description of highlights from your event to marketing@tourette.org – the TAA will review and may share on social media to recognize your incredible awareness efforts! We will tag the accounts you specify through the form above to ensure a wider audience can find resources at their local level with your Chapter or Support Group.

Example TAA Chapter Social Media Recognition Post