Today we are pleased to feature a guest blog by Shirag Shemmassian, Ph.D. We met Dr. Shemmassian at the 2016 national conference of the Tourette Association of America. His work as a consultant helping students with disabilities fits well with our goal of helping college students who have Tourette Syndrome. Here, he covers the topic of finding and winning college scholarships. We hope you find it … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars: Get to Know Chelsea, Part 4: College and Situations
Our main focus is giving financial encouragement to students who have Tourette Syndrome through college scholarships and camp sponsorships, but we like to spread awareness of Tourette Syndrome whenever we can. Comedienne Chelsea White is helping us share more about Tourette with our local area, by traveling down for our event on February 26! Be sure to see our Part … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Announces 2015 Tourette Syndrome Scholarship Recipients
Released 6/17/15 DOLLARS 4 TIC SCHOLARS ANNOUNCES 2015 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS; Non-Profit Awards Three Scholarships in First Year to Students with Tourette Syndrome BOCA RATON, FL – The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., dba Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, a non-profit organization established in 2014 in Boca Raton, has just announced the recipients of its 2015 Tourette Syndrome Scholarships. … Read More
Latest Article A Good Summary of D4TS
The latest press we have received at Dollars 4 Tic Scholars appeared in my mailbox this week – the June 2015 issue of the West Boca City News, Page 6! Written by Nicol Jenkins, the article tells why we started the organization and our latest activities. Check it out here (click the photo to make it larger) or visit www.coralspringscitynews.com and … Read More
Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, New Tourette Scholarship Non-Profit, Receives First Grant; Awarded $1,000 from Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation
Released April 22, 2015 BOCA RATON, FL – The Kelsey B. Diamantis TS Scholarship Family Foundation, Inc., dba Dollars 4 Tic Scholars, a local non-profit organization established in 2014, has just received its first grant. The foundation, one of the first in the country to award college scholarships to students who have Tourette Syndrome, has been awarded … Read More
Why Are College Scholarships Helpful for Students with Tourette Syndrome?
Ever thought about why students with Tourette Syndrome might have extra costs associated with attending college? Or why Dollars 4 Tic Scholars is even necessary? I spoke to several parents of 17-year-olds in February when Kelsey and I attended the Tourette Syndrome Association of Florida’s annual Family Weekend 2015 in Brandon, Florida. They were enthusiastic when they learned about our … Read More