May 7th Encore Screening of Fractured Minds

I am pleased to announce an encore screening of  Fractured Minds, the second episode of In Their Boots, Season II.  Fractured Minds, the story of four soldiers who navigate the difficult path to recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI), will screen in Washington, DC on Thursday morning at the Mayflower Hotel from 9:45 until 10:30 AM.

Please note, If you can’t attend the screening, you can see Fractured Minds on our website:   www.InTheirBoots.com

This week, dozens of veterans’ organizations are gathering in Washington, DC for the Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans (CIAV) conference.  Held at DC’s famous Mayflower Hotel, the conference includes a day of panels and events that are open to the public on Thursday, May 7th.  If you are in the DC area, and would like to attend the screening or any of the other events, please email Megan at mklein@stp-sf.org.

Here is the schedule:

MORNING GENERAL SESSION:

9:00AM: COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Presentations by Disabled American Veterans, Fisher House, and Zero to Three

9:45AM: BRAVE NEW FOUNDATION PRESENTS IN THEIR BOOTS, A GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY SERIES Profile of Project Victory’s extraordinary Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Center

10:30AM: VETERANS PANEL

11:30AM: COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Presentations by Jacob’s Light Foundation and Air Compassion for Veterans

12:00PM-1:00PM: BREAK FOR LUNCH (NOT PROVIDED)

AFTERNOON PANELS:
1:00PM ? 2:20PM

OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY CHILDREN National Military Family Association, Our Military Kids, United Through Reading The panelists speak about the burden of deployment and resources for military children.

SUICIDE IN THE MILITARY: CARING FOR THE SURVIVING FAMILIES Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors This panel discusses how the cost of war is taking a toll on military families.

PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services, Sesame Workshop, USA Cares, Veteran Homestead This panel discusses collaborative efforts between varying entities strengthen the system of care and support for those who serve.

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND PAIN American Pain Foundation, Coming Home Project, ONE Freedom, The Pathway Home This panel addresses the importance of addressing the physical as well as emotional wounds of combat.

2:40PM ? 4:00PM

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE: ACCESS TO SERVICES AND AMPLIFYING NEEDS American Pain Foundation, California National Guard, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America This panel speaks about the importance of quality treatment and access to services for service members and veterans.

PEER SUPPORT: HELPING EACH OTHER FIND A WAY HOME California National Guard, Vets4Vets, Veterans Village of San Diego Panelists will discuss how to develop a wellness model and integrate peer support into ongoing services and programs.

ECONOMIC WELFARE: ACCESS TO BENEFITS, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT Swords to Plowshares, New Directions, National Veterans Legal Services Program Panelists will address housing, access to VA compensation, legal services, and employment and training programs.

ENGAGING THE MEDIA: A LOOK AT COVERAGE OF THE WAR AND WHERE WE GO NEXT Brave New Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors This panel will discuss recognizing how the stories of the Iraq and Afghanistan are shaped.