Awareness Archives - Tourette Association of America

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January 15, 2020

The News Anchor Whose Tics Get No Airtime

https://tourette.org/news-anchor-tics-get-no-airtime/

As part of O, The Oprah Magazine’s December 2019 issue featuring women who live with chronic health conditions, Nikki Burdine shared her story and experiences with Tourette Syndrome. "In my case, I’m no longer embarrassed about having Tourette. I just don’t want it to be a distraction from my job or a reason for people to treat me differently. The truth is, everyone is battling something. My struggle is just a little more obvious.” - Nikki

December 24, 2019

TouretteConnect – December

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-december/

From all of us at the Tourette Association of America, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. 2019 was an impactful year, engaging the community with more training, education, events, and other awareness opportunities around the country. We hope to continue to shift public perception and inspire greater acceptance and inclusion for the TS community. This work is only made possible through your support.

December 16, 2019

TAA Supports Telehealth Medicare Coverage Expansion Legislation

https://tourette.org/taa-supports-telehealth-medicare-coverage-expansion-legislation/

The TAA understands the importance of telehealth services for communities across the country. In an effort to improve access and coverage to telehealth for Medicare recipients, the TAA has endorsed the Connect for Health Act. The bill removes barriers and improves telehealth coverage for Medicare through the Social Security Act.

December 10, 2019

12 Days of Giving

https://tourette.org/12-days-of-giving/

As an expression of our gratitude and appreciation for the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, the Tourette Association of America is launching the 12 Days of Giving. Between December 11 and December 22, we will be giving away TAA apparel, accessories, resources and more.

November 25, 2019

TouretteConnect – November

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-november2019/

To kick-off the season of giving, we hosted the 2019 annual Gala honoring David Begnaud, Lead National Correspondent for CBS This Morning, on November 18. The event raised more than $850,000 and featured empowering messages from David, TAA Youth Ambassadors Mia Mantei and Jordan Falkenstern, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and an amazing performance by the Michael Wolff Trio. We all know the best deals are on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's Giving Tuesday that's the most rewarding. For this international day of giving, we are calling on you to join the movement and support the TAA by making a donation, hosting a Facebook fundraiser, or by sharing our important messages throughout the day.

September 9, 2019

Ivette’s Back to College Story

https://tourette.org/ivettes-back-to-college-story/

My name is Ivette De Aguiar and I am a Rising Leader from Miami, FL diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Anxiety is a common co-occurring condition with TS, so these are some tips that have helped me deal with anxiety.

August 29, 2019

Free Webinar: Workplace Accommodations and Disability Rights

https://tourette.org/free-webinar-workplace-accommodations-and-disability-rights/

The first webinar, as part of a six-part series designed for adults with Tourette Syndrome, will be focused on understanding your rights in the workplace and will review questions about disclosure and accommodations at every step of the process— from the application process and interview issues that may arise on the job.

August 26, 2019

August TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/august-touretteconnect/

The August TouretteConnect features an upcoming webinar on resilience, what you can do to reach out to your senators, and resources for the Back to School season.

August 19, 2019

Prove What I Can Do

https://tourette.org/prove-what-i-can-do/

Throughout my Air Force career, there were times where I worried military medical bureaucracy would prevent me from doing the things I wanted to do. I was determined that I would not take no for an answer, and pushed hard to show that I could do the job … I graduated top of my class from Explosive Ordnance Disposal school, and commanded an EOD flight, the military equivalent of a bomb squad.

For Myself

For Someone I Know

Through My Profession