Attorneys with experience working with disability and military related populations provided insights on the experiences of military families where a dependent is experiencing a disability. Findings include issues related to policy implementation, cultural friction, and career implications for the military members. Implications to practice, policy, and research are discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, participants will increase knowledge of the population of military families with members experiencing disabilities.
Upon completion, participants will increase knowledge of the difficulties of military families with members experiencing disabilities.
Upon completion, participants will increase knowledge of the policies and cultural interplay between military and disability intersectionality.