Including People with PTSD: A Personal Perspective

Event Date/Time: 

Monday, November 23rd, 2020
2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST

Location: 

online

Description: 

PTSD is debilitating to those who endure it. Those who work with first responders, military veterans, and citizens who experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder should be aware of the impact it has on the individual, and the challenges PTSD presents. This presentation comes from the first person perspective of one of the first responders to the Pentagon on 9/11 and looks at his struggles with PTSD, which almost caused him to end his life, yet become the catalyst for attaining his bachelor's and master's degrees, start his own company, write a children's book on the discussions with his young son regarding his struggles, and to become an advocate for those struggling with PTSD. The presenter will provide those who work with individuals with PTSD a better understanding of the internal and external battles they endure, as well as effective methods to aid them.

Speaker: Captain J.P. McMichael, Arlington County (Virginia) Sheriff's Office

There is no charge to access this session. Certificates of participation or CRCC Clock Hours are available for a fee.

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Practitioners, Religious Organization, Service Provider

Topic: 

Veterans, Disability Awareness/Education, Effective Communication, Reasonable Accommodation

Credit: 

Attendance, CRCC

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Sunday, November 22, 2020