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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
0
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 [email protected]
Heather Campbell, CTRSProgram ManagerNavy Safe Harbor Adaptive [email protected]
Questions?
