PsychArmor Course Series for Ill and Injured Student Veterans Seeking Higher Education
Sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America
A series of two, Shaun Castle, Deputy Executive Director for Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses the benefits of having a college degree in addition to military training and Maureen Elias, an Associate Legislative Director of Government Relations at Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses how ill and injured students can seek appropriate assistance and support through their school’s accessibility or disability office.
The Benefits of Higher Education: A Course for Ill and Injured Student Veterans
In this course, the first in a series of two, Shaun Castle, Deputy Executive Director for Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses the benefits of having a college degree in addition to military training.
How to Seek Assistance at Institutions of Higher Education: A Course for Ill and Injured Student Veterans
In this course, the second in a series of two, Maureen Elias, an Associate Legislative Director of Government Relations at Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses how ill and injured students can seek appropriate assistance and support through their school’s accessibility or disability office.
Subject Matter Experts
Shaun Castle
Army veteran, accomplished wheelchair athlete, and Deputy Executive Director of PVA, Shaun served five years in the Army as a military police officer. He served in Kosovo, Macedonia and missions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2002, he served as a protective services guard to two four-star Generals.
Mauren Elias
Over 19 years of experience with the U.S. Military service, both active duty and as a veteran. She spent the last 13 years advocating for military family and veterans’ issues employing exceptional interpersonal communications skills while collaborating with multiple organizations to achieve a common goal.