Exceptional Family Transitional Training Program (EFTTP)
Abstract
EP's purpose in launching the Exceptional Family Transitional Training Program (EFTTP) was to increase unit readiness and decrease the stress affecting Army servicemembers and their families by providing information, resources, and support for people with disabilities and special needs and all those who participate in their care and development. EP, under the EFTTP Agreement, began with eight pilot and eight distribution sites for a total of sixteen sites receiving EP Magazine. Due to demand over the two-year period of the contract, distribution has now increased to 82 Army installations and contacts worldwide. EP has provided over $26,000 worth of special needs titles to Army-selected installations, and additional installations have placed orders. EP collaborated to produce DVDs regarding the Army's Exceptional Family Member Program and respite care. EP's online educational seminars, whether military-specific or general, have reached large numbers of families and professionals. There were 5,270 registrants for its six military programs and 30 physicians requesting CME credits. EP's programs, while intended for the Army, have reached all services of the United States Military. One mother, whose story ran in the magazine, wrote: "This is exactly why we wanted to get it out there- to help other."
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA495884
Entities
People
- James P. Mcginnis
- Joseph M. Valenzano Jr.
- Kerry C. Dauphinee
- Maria T. Caroff
- Philip B. May Jr.
- Rick Rader
- Riley C. Miller