The mission of the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association is:
- to promote a greater awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome;
- to promote the general welfare of people with Tourette Syndrome at home, at work, in the community and in schools;
- to provide support services to people with Tourette Syndrome and to their families;
- to provide opportunities for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families to meet and exchange ideas, through symposiums, workshops and social events;
- and to promote advocacy for the Tourette Syndrome patient and family.
Please see our DISCLAIMER at the bottom of this page. To view our by-laws, please click here.
Your Support
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The New York City Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association provides assistance and information to newly diagnosed individuals and their families. The membership dues paid to TSA National only cover a fraction of the costs needed to support our families. Please help us by making a financial contribution to support our efforts to advocate and raise awareness, provide training, and day-to-day support to those who need us most. Donations are vital to the organization’s ability to provide the community with both services and events. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. You will receive a letter via email confirming your donation for tax purposes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
CATEGORIES OF GIVING:
$5,000 and over:Benefactor
$2,000 - 4,999: Patron
$500 -1,999: Partner
$100 - 499: Friend
$10 - 99: Supporter
To make direct NYC Chapter contributions, please mail to:
Tourette Syndrome Association of New York City,
PO Box 720707
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
A copy of the Chapter's latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271.
VOLUNTEERS
The Chapter relies on its volunteers to get the job done. If you would
like to volunteer by joining one of the following committees, please call
the Chapter at 646.395.0162 or email us by clicking here: Chapter
Education & Outreach: This committee coordinates
activities for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month each spring. This committee
is also responsible for reaching out to educators, politicians, and health
care providers.
Member Services: This committee is responsible for making
sure our members get the services they want and need.
Fundraising: This committee organizes our annual Spring
Benefit, usually a gala dinner with musical entertainment, and our direct
mail campaign each winter. In the future, this committee needs to apply
for grants and to approach service groups.
Communications: This committee edits our newsletter
and website and directs public relations.
Board of Directors
Chairperson: Lili Arbogast
Secretary: Chelsea White
Treasurer: Daniel Kamanga
Donald Donin, co-founder
Michael Davoli
Troye Evers
Joanna Hadjiyanis
Jonathan Marks
Linda McAndrews
Diane Rabstenek
Carolyn Renner
Gary Schneidkraut
Co-Founders & Board Members Emeritus
Donald Donin
Lois Linet
If you are a member of the New York Chapter and would like to attend
a Board meeting, please call the chapter at 646.395.0162.
Professional Advisory Board
Barbara J. Coffey, M.D.
Patricia A. Flynn, Ph.D.
Emily Kelman-Bravo, M.S.W.
Les Linet, M.D.
Honorary Board
Polly Draper
Ruth Nass, M.D.
Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Paige Vickery
Michael Wolff
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in the Web site of the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association Inc. (NYC-TSA) is for informational and educational purposes only. While it is based on professional advice, published experience and expert opinion, it does not represent a therapeutic recommendation or prescription. We urge you to consult your own medical provider.
The NYC-TSA makes no expressed or implied warranties or representations of any kind regarding any of the information contained in its Web site; disclaims all liability of any kind for the content of any information transmitted to or received by any individual or entity in connection with such individual or entity's use of the NYC-TSA Web site;and does not endorse or recommend in any way any such information.
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under no circumstances shall NYC-TSA, its volunteers, employees, or directors
be liable for any damages whatsoever in connection with, arising out of,
or resulting from your use of the NYC-TSA Web site or any information
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volunteers and directors from any and all suits, claims, demands, causes
of action, judgments, damage, losses, liabilities and expenses, including
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