"Understanding PTSD, TBI and Best Practice Strategies Towards Recruiting, Retaining & Accommodating
(NOTE DATE/LOCATION) The BOD decided there was too much happening w/the State Conference during the second week of the month so the monthly program meeting will be the 15th @ Hilton Garden Inn - Town Center 252 Town Center Drive VA Beach, VA
Date: October 15, 2009
Sign In: 11:15am - 11:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Program: 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn 252 Town Center Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Menu: Garden Salad, rolls/bread, Herb Roasted Chicken, Vegetable Medley, Potatoes, Dessert, & Coffee/Tea/Water.
 This program has been approved for 1 (General ) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
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Statistics indicate that 1 out of every 5 Iraq/Afghanistan veterans is subject to experience post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or major depression. Misconceptions of common hidden disabilities can often lead to workplace disruption, stigmatization, stereotypes, increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, substance abuse, high turnover, expensive litigation and other problems. Mental health related issues cost the American economy more losses than all physical illnesses. While employing transitioning veterans and people with disabilities is considered an altruistic and patriotic endeavor, it is critical that employers ask themselves the following questions:
1. Has our organization provided diversity awareness training that communicates the nature of hidden disabilities including combat related health conditions?
2. Have we developed a strategic plan to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for certain mental health challenges including PTSD and TBI?
3. Do we know the appropriate resources to provide a person experiencing an adjustment crisis, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse or a mental health problem?
4. Does our organization do enough to show value and appreciation for veterans and people with disabilities?
5. Are there factors within our workplace environment that may inadvertently exacerbate certain medical conditions?
6. Is our employment culture and environment disability and veteran friendly? This program will bring awareness to combat related mental and physical health challenges experienced by transitioning veterans and other people with disabilities.
It will cover best practice strategies designed to help employers better accommodate people with hidden disabilities, reduce liability, ensure productivity and increase retention. You will also learn the virtues of hiring veterans, resources to recruit transitioning veterans and the business case for creating a 'disability friendly' workplace environment
Biography: Edward (Ed) Jerome Crenshaw, Jr. Ed is the CEO and Founder of DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C., a for-profit employment placement, consulting and training firm (that emphasizes services for people with disabilities) in Columbia, MD. Along with being an experienced consultant and facilitator, Ed is a recognized public speaker on matters of diversity, employment for people with disabilities, ADA compliance and harmful workplace environmental issues. Ed frequently lectures on hidden disabilities, methodologies for preventing workplace stigma and other challenges facing transitioning veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Ed received his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Hampton University while simultaneously serving his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy. Ed's professional background consists of 10 years business experience in the technical IT solutions industry and 12 years experience in human resources (HR), diversity consulting, facilitation and training. Ed has developed diversity best practices training programs that have proven to increase sensitivity and awareness and help to create a disability friendly workplace for employers. Ed is truly passionate about creating a level playing field for all transitioning veterans and people with disabilities.
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