Advocacy

This will be the starting point for help with advocacy in Brevard

One of the BSG's highest priorities is ensuring that children with TS in our county schools receive the appropriate consideration that they are entitled to under the law.

Tourette Syndrome is listed in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a disability.  It is also listed in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as a learning disability.  As such, your child may be entitled to an Independent Education Plan (IEP).

However, establishing that TS is detrimentally affecting your childs progress in school can sometimes be difficult.

The material links that will follow in this area of our website will help guide you in determining if an IEP is needed and if advocacy help from one of our members will be necessary.

An excellent resource for all things pertaining to learning disabilities and advocacy can be found at the National Center for Learning Disabilities.