Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Welcomes New Administrative Coordinator 5/18/2021 Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Boston, MA (May 10, 2021) – The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to welcome Christine (Chrissy) Joyal as our Administrative Coordinator within our Budget Office. Chrissy will assist in conducting agency fiscal, information technology and general administrative operations. Chrissy won a Victoria Holm Kramer Volunteer Recognition Award in 2018 from the Tourette Association of America. She was instrumental in educating both medical and education professionals on Tourette Syndrome, inspired by her own experience with her son who was diagnosed with Tourette and several co-morbid conditions at a young age. She engaged in school presentations for parents and helped create events for families and trainings for educators. She joined the board of directors for Tourette Association of America – MA Chapter in 2006, supporting adults and families with children who have Tourette Syndrome and helping them get the resources that they need. She has lobbied Capitol Hill in Washington, DC as well as in Massachusetts to help spread awareness about Tourette and the challenges that people with Tourette encounter.