Summer Webinar Series Week 3: Military & Veterans

Welcome & Introductions  Jessica Perez Regional Travel Trainer MTM, Inc. Officer, Army National Guard  Heather Campbell, CTRS Program 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 Includes all branches,

Wounded, Ill & Injured Statistics Includes all branches,

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 1 When working with an individual who is in the military or a veteran, what is the proper terminology to remain respectful?

Question 2 What are physical or perceived barriers to an individual who is in the military or a veteran within the community setting? On public transportation?

Question 3 What 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 4 What 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 5 Do 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 Perez Regional Travel Trainer MTM, Inc. Officer, Army National Guard  Heather Campbell, CTRS Program Manager Navy Safe Harbor Adaptive Sports

Questions?