The
Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is the only national voluntary
health organization dedicated to identifying the cause, finding
the cure and controlling the effects of this disorder. Its
programs of research, professional and public education and
individual and family services are possible through the generosity
of donors.
The
"Tourette's Disorder" site, by Paul Marshall Ph.D.,
is dedicated to increasing awareness and answering varying
questions about Tourette Syndrome with a wealth of information
about the condition. Included is a DSM-IV-TR definition.
TSA
operates on the national and the local level. The Tourette Syndrome
Association New York City Chapter is an all-volunteer organization
serving NYC boroughs Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.
The very first "T'ville" reading was at the NYC/TSA
annual meeting at Borders Bookstore, May 2000.
Jim
Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome
Founded
by Jim Eisenreich, the former major league baseball player
who was able to overcome the effects of Tourette Syndrome,
this organization aims to encourage every child to be the
best that they can be.
A nonprofit website designed to provide an international meeting place for people with Tourette Syndrome, including chat rooms and forums, appropriate for adults and childen alike.
VSA,
standing both for Very Special Arts and Vision, Strength and
Artistic Expression is an international organization that
creates learning opportunities through the arts for people
with disabilities. VSA offers arts-based programs in creative
writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts.
In October 2000, "T'ville" won the prestigious VSA
Arts Playwright Discovery Award. The panel of judges, which
included Wendy Wasserstein, Marlee Matlin (actress, including
"West Wing" appearances), Jack Hofsiss (director
of "Elephant Man") and Fred Zollo (producer, "Quiz
Show")
