Summer Webinar Series Week 3: Military & Veterans

Summer Webinar Series Week 3:

Military & Veterans

Welcome & Introductions

Jessica PerezRegional Travel TrainerMTM, Inc. Officer, Army National Guard

Heather Campbell, CTRSProgram Manager Navy Safe Harbor Adaptive Sports

Overview

Introduction Military members, veterans & family members Statistics Resources Travel training Internal questions Audience questions

Military & Veterans

Military: Active duty, reserves & contractors

Veteran: Any person who served for any length of time in any military service branch

Military & Veterans

War Veteran: GI ordered to foreign soil or waters to participate in direct or support activity against an enemy

Combat Veteran: GI who experienced any level of hostility for any duration resulting from offensive, defensive, or friendly fire military action involving an enemy in any foreign theater

Family Members

Military spouse Military “brat” Travel to different

duty stations with their service member

Wounded, Ill & Injured Statistics

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation New Dawn Operation Enduring Freedom

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5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

31949

295

20037

Military Members Wounded in Action

Includes all branches, 2000-2014

Wounded, Ill & Injured Statistics

PTSD; 164,817

Brain Injury; 307,282

Amputation; 1,573

Primary Injuries

Includes all branches, 2000-2014

Injuries & Illnesses Explained

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Amputations Anxiety or mood disorders Depression Suicide

Military Resources

Each branch has a program for wounded, ill & injured service members

Offers assistance such as education, transition, retirement, family & care giver support, adaptive sports, etc.

Navy/Coast Guard: Navy Wounded Warrior Safe Harbor

Marines: United States Marine Corp Wounded Warrior Regiment

Army: Army Wounded Warrior (AW2)

Air Force: Air Force Wounded Warrior

Travel Training Military Veterans

Understand their needs, background & goals Assist by giving them resources like bus schedules,

customer service numbers, maps & apps Be supportive Encourage them Promote independence

Question 1When working with an individual who is in

the military or a veteran, what is the proper terminology to remain respectful?

Question 2What are physical or perceived barriers to

an individual who is in the military or a veteran within the community setting? On

public transportation?

Question 3What are some tips, tricks, or tools you

find helpful when working with an individual who is in the military or a

veteran within the community setting? On public transportation?

Question 4What are some safety concerns to be

aware of when working with an individual who is in the military or a veteran within

the community setting? On public transportation?

Question 5Do you have a specific example of a

training involving an individual who is in the military or a veteran? How was it different than working with a civilian

trainee?

Contact Information

Jessica PerezRegional Travel TrainerMTM, Inc. Officer, Army National Guardjperez@mtm-inc.net

Heather Campbell, CTRSProgram ManagerNavy Safe Harbor Adaptive Sportshmcampbell21@gmail.com

Questions?