Providing Community and Family Support to those living directly or indirectly with Tourette Syndrome in Ottawa, Gatineau and the surrounding areas.
Established in 2023, the Tourette Ottawa Connection stands as the sole local organization dedicated to serving the community. Our commitment is to heighten awareness and offer continuous support to individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Tourette Ottawa Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering assistance and inspiration to individuals impacted by Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders, and related conditions.We aim to achieve this mission through initiatives focused on Awareness and Support.
Through educational initiatives and social media campaigns, we strive to foster social acceptance and raise awareness.
We equip professionals with the knowledge to better address the needs of individuals and families grappling with Tourette and Tic Disorders. Our in-person and virtual training sessions are available to healthcare providers, school personnel, families, and members of the general public.
Through our network, we offer virtual and in-person discovery and learning sessions, support groups catering to various age groups, and maintain a multilingual resource library to enhance understanding and provide valuable support.
We empower the community to advocate for crucial issues affecting the Tourette Syndrome (TS) community.
We offer free support group meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 - 9:00pm. We also organize Speaker Series which you can view on our website. These sessions are free and open to the general public. Please join us!
Join us for a session on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:30pm - 9:00 for a presentation by Dan Gosselin on the Registered Disability Savings Plan which is intended to help an individual who is approved to receive the disability tax credit to save for their long-term financial security. We will review setting up the plan, contributions, grants & bonds, and withdrawals. Dan Gosselin is the Vice-President of Retirement and Investments at Penney-Reid Financial. This presentation is free and open to the community.
On March 25th at 7:30 - 9:00pm, Dr. Tamara Pringsheim, MD, FRCPC Neurology Professor, University of Calgary, will be speaking on the research she is currently working on regarding Tourette Syndrome. Zoom link to be shared with those who RSVP at info@tsottawa.com. We will also be in attendance the Royal Ottawa Hospital, room 1423.
On April 22 at 7:30 - 9:00pm, Dr. Gabriel Amorelli is a neurologist at the Ottawa Hospital and a clinician investigator at the Ottawa Research Institute. He will present in person on issues related to Tourette Syndrome. Please join us for this informative session.
Join Frank Spartico and his amazing team for our annual fundraiser. Frank will be selling his World Famous Sandwiches and tarts and helping us raise money to create awareness surrounding Tourette Syndrome in our community.There will be prizes, music, face-painting and free cotton candy!