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Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation

It is Brad’s goal to make a difference one day at a time. This is why he started the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation (BCTF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit to help raise money to help children with Tourette syndrome learn how to exist in the real world with others who don’t understand. We support the socialization, achievement, and education of those with Tourette syndrome and the non-profit/tax-exempt organizations that focus on the needs of those with Tourette syndrome.

Front of the Class, the book

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As a child with Tourette syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned. Children, teachers, and even family members found it difficult to be around him. As a teen, he was viewed by many as purposefully misbehaving, even though he had little power over the twitches and noises he produced, especially under stress. Even today, Brad is sometimes ejected from movie theaters and restaurants.

But Brad Cohen's story is not one of self-pity. His unwavering determination and fiercely positive attitude conquered the difficulties he faced in school, in college, and while job hunting ...

A Dynamic Speaker Who Fills the Room with Energy and Emotion

"Brad gets up, and all of a sudden you could just sort of feel the energy in the room dialed up about 50 amps,. Shriver said. .I looked up at one point, and half the kids were crying, and the next minute they were rolling on the floor laughing. Eyes were wide open."

"He was describing his life. It was humiliating. I pretty much bombed, and this guy is hitting a grand slam in the World Series. He gets this standing ovation, and the place is going nuts."

Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics

Front of the Class: The "Hallmark Hall of Fame" movie

FRONT OF THE CLASS, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation starring Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), Treat Williams ("Everwood") and Jimmy Wolk ("The Spiral Project"), will air on CBS Television Networks on February 6, 2010. The drama is based on the true story written by Brad Cohen who, after being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher. Brad reminds us all that dreams can come true!

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Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in the Classroom
Location: Decatur, Georgia
Date/Time: Feb 7th, 2009 at 12:00 p.
Description: http://www.georgiatourette.org/conference.html Above is the website for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Georgia's Conference in Atlanta taking place from Friday Feb. 6th-7th. I will be speaking at the parent and youth workshops on Saturday. If interested in registering for this event, please go to the website or contact TSA of GA. I highly recommend the Friday session for teachers. It is FREE! Ask for Tricia at tsageorgia@bellsouth.net or call 706-248-9784
Kiwanis Regional Conference
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: Feb 7th, 2009 at 9:30 a.m
Description: Gwinnett High School Keynote Speaker
Disability Day at the Capitol
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: Feb 25th, 2009 at 11:00 a.
Description: The Govenors Council on Developmental Disabilities will have me as the Keynote Speaker at the Capitol Building. For more information click on this link. You can also sign up to attend here: http://web.me.com/gcdd/GCDD/DIsablity_Day_09.html
Spring Book Show General Seminar
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: Mar 7th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m
Description: Brad Cohen's topic will be "From Book to Movie: How My Memoir Became a National Hallmark Hall of Fame CBS-TV Telecast" There is a registration fee for this event. The agenda for the seminar is at http://anvilpub.net/Authorship_101.htm Call 770-938-0289 for more information or email at custserv@anvilpub.com
South Central POISE Users Group Meeting
Location: Dallas, Texas
Date/Time: Apr 6th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m
Description: People Oriented Information Systems for Education- Keynote Speaker
Davis Academy
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: Apr 7th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Description: Speaking to the students in elementary and middle school
Coweta School District
Location: Newnan, Georgia
Date/Time: Apr 20th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Description: Call The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts at 770-254-2787 for more information This is a free event open to the public!
Camp Twitch and Shout Motorcycle Ride
Location: Gainesville, GA
Date/Time: Apr 24th, 2009 at 12pm
Description: Keynote Speaker
Tourette Syndrome Association
Location: Houston, Texas
Date/Time: Apr 25th, 2009 at 3-5:30pm
Description: Call 281-238-8096 to RSVP and learn about location See movie, hear Brad speak and Q and A
J-Serve \"Embrace the Challenge\"
Location: Houston, Texas
Date/Time: Apr 26th, 2009 at 1:30-4:0
Description: Speaking Times: 1:45-2:30pm 8th-12th graders, then 1:45-2:30 parents and educators. Go to www.jserve.org/houston to register or call Amir Arad at ext. 3288 or Eric Bishop at 713-838-7200 or ebishop@jcchouston.org
Georgia Association of School Personnel Administration (GASPA)
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Date/Time: May 6th, 2009 at 1:00pm
Description: Opening Session Keynote Speaker www.gaspanet.org
Georgia State Education Department Convocation
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date/Time: May 8th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m
Description: Keynote Speaker at Graduation
Roswell Rotary Club
Location: Roswell Recreation Center
Date/Time: May 28th, 2009 at 12:15pm
Description: Keynote Speaker Building A, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075 www.roswellrotary.com
Camp Twitch and Shout
Location: Camp Twin Lakes and Camp Will-A-Way
Date/Time: May 31st, 2009 at 2pm
Description: Visit www.georgiatourette.org to learn more about the camp for kids with TS ages 7-17. We are also looking for volunteers. I will be at the camp for the week. You won\'t want to miss this! May 31st- June 5th
Muscogee County School District
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Date/Time: Jun 1st, 2009 at 9:00 a.m
Description: Keynote Speaker at Best Practice Institute for teachers
State Farm
Location: Duluth, Georgia
Date/Time: Jun 24th, 2009 at 12:00pm
Description: Lunch and Learn with Leadership
Eisner Camp and Crane LAke Camp
Location: Albany, NY
Date/Time: Jun 29th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Description: Speaking to Camp Staff
Florida Teacher of the Year Roundtable with the Florida Department of Education
Location: Orlando, Florida
Date/Time: Jul 9th, 2009 at 12:00 p.
Description:
North Carolina Association of School Resource Officers
Location: Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Date/Time: Jul 10th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m
Description:
Camp Coleman
Location: Cleveland, Georgia
Date/Time: Jul 11th, 2009 at 3:00pm
Description: Counselor Orientation Speaking
Senior Teaching Fellows Conference
Location: UNCC-Charlotte, North Carolina
Date/Time: Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m
Description: Keynote Speaker
CDC -Center for Disease Control\'s National Office
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date/Time: Jul 23rd, 2009 at 10:45-1p
Description: Descriptions: View movie and discussion on Front of the Class This event is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance! (dorrs open at 10:30) Register by July 17, 2009 (non-U.S. citizen visitors must register by July 8) http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/Tourette%20Event%20Flyer_final.pdf
Belton ISD
Location: Belton, Texas
Date/Time: Aug 18th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Description: Keynote Speaker for Staff at Beginning of School Year
Dallas School District
Location: Dallas, Texas
Date/Time: Aug 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Description: Keynote speaker for Staff at Beginning of the School Year
Vernon Township School District
Location: Vernon, NJ
Date/Time: Sep 1st, 2009 at 9:00am
Description: Keynote Speaker at Opening Day Session
Camp Twin Lakes Junior Board
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date/Time: Sep 29th, 2009 at 6:30pm
Description: Taco Mac at Lindberg Station Speaking to the young volunteers who help raise money for Camp Twin Lakes
Bradley University Founder\'s Day Luncheon
Location: Peoria, IL
Date/Time: Oct 1st, 2009 at 12:00
Description: Outstanding Young Graduate Award Recipient
Bradley University
Location: Peoria, IL
Date/Time: Oct 1st, 2009 at 3pm
Description: Brad will be speaking for free to Bradley students, educators, and friends in the Peoria, IL area. Located in the Marty Theatre in the Lower Level of the Student Center
Future Educators
Location: Marietta, GA
Date/Time: Oct 23rd, 2009 at 10:00
Description: Southern Polytech Sponsored by Kennesaw State University, Cobb and Marietta School Districts
Lindley Middle School
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date/Time: Nov 3rd, 2009 at 8:00am
Description: Speaking to teachers during professional learning day
Madison Wisconsin Civics Club
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Date/Time: Nov 7th, 2009 at 12:00
Description: Keynote Speaker For more information see this link: http://www.madisoncivicsclub.org/speakers.html
Georgia SACS CASI-AdvancEd Conference
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Date/Time: Nov 10th, 2009 at 11:00am
Description: Keynote Speaker at Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center http://www.advanc-ed.org/about_us/state_offices/georgia/local_professional_development/docs/2009_flyer.pdf