Integration of people with disabilities in the United States Armed Forces : on the example of the Air Force

• Autorzy: Połeć Jolanta Marzena

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37055/pno/202036

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Objectives: The aim of this article is to analyze the integration processes of people with disabilities in the U.S. Air Force, with particular emphasis on changes in equality policy and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. In particular, the aim is to understand how these changes have affected the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the context of everyday life in the Air Force, and what benefits and challenges arise from this integration for both military units and persons with disabilities themselves Methods: Analysis of existing documents, legal regulations, policies and initiatives concerning persons with disabilities in the U.S. Armed Forces. This method allows for the identification of key legal provisions that enable the inclusion of persons with disabilities in military service and the assessment of their impact on military practices. Results: Identification of the main legal acts that have a direct impact on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in military service. Conclusions: Despite the progress made in the integration of people with disabilities, the analysis of legal regulations and integration policies in the U.S. Air Force indicates the need for further action to increase the participation of people with disabilities in military service. It will be crucial to adapt infrastructure, training, recruitment procedures, psychological support, as well as continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of integration policies. Increasing awareness and engagement on this issue will help further improve the quality of working life for people with disabilities in the U.S. Air Force.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

military disability; disabled in the US Air Force; military service; veterans

PL

niepełnosprawność w wojsku; niepełnosprawny w Siłach Powietrznych USA; służba wojskowa; weterani

• Wydawca: Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
• Czasopismo: Przegląd Nauk o Obronności
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: R. 9, Nr 20
• Strony: 11--22
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 21 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Połeć Jolanta Marzena

• Science Departament, Military University of Technology, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1038-5728

Bibliografia

• 1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 1990, Section 12132.
• 2. Linton, S. (2022), Claiming Disability: Knowledge and Identity. New York: NYU Press.
• 3. National Council on Disability, (1986), Toward Independence: An Assessment of Federal Laws and Programs Affecting Persons with Disabilities-With Legislative Recommendations, Washington.
• 4. Schneider, E. L. (2021), The Civil Rights Movement and Its Influence on Disability Rights. Journal of Social Change, 12(4), 213-230.
• 5. Shapiro, J. P. (2020), No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement. New York: Times Books.
• Electronic sources
• 1. U.S. Air Force, (2022), Adapting Military Training to Meet the Needs of Service Members with Disabilities, Availabe at: https://www.af.mil
• 2. U.S. Air Force, (2022), Inclusion Programs for Individuals with Disabilities in the U.S. Air Force. Availabe at: https://www.af.mil
• 3. U.S. Air Force (2022), Advanced Battle Management System: Integrating New Technologies for Accessibility. Availabe at: https://www.af.mil
• 4. U.S. Air Force (2024), Air Force Specialized Training System for Individuals with Disabilities. Availabe at: https://www.af.mil
• 5. U.S. Army, (2023), Hearing Loss Program: Ensuring Effective Communication in the Military. Availabe at: https://www.army.mil
• 6. U.S. Department of Defense, (2023), ADA Implementation and Policies in the U.S. Military. Availabe at: https://www.defense.gov
• 7. U.S. Department of Defense, (2023), Virtual Reality and Rehabilitation for Injured Military Personnel. Availabe at: https://www.defense.gov
• 8. U.S. Department of Defense, (2024), Army Disabled Veteran's Program and Recruitment Policies for Service Members with Disabilities.
• 9. U.S. Department of Defense, Availabe at: https://www.defense.gov
• 10. U.S. Department of Defense, (2024), Warrior Care Program and Its Impact on Military Service Members with Disabilities. Availabe at: https://www.defense.gov
• 11. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, (2023), Army Disabled Veteran’s Program. Availabe at: https://www.va.gov
• 12. U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, (2023), Adaptive Sports and Rehabilitation Programs for Veterans with Disabilities. Availabe at: https://www.va.gov
• 13. National Council on Disability, (2024), History and Impact of the Disability Rights Movement. Availabe at: https://www.ncd.gov
• 14. The American Veterans with Disabilities (AVD), (2023), Veteran Support Services. Availabe at https://www.avd.org
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Uwagi

1. Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).

2. Podwójne liczbowanie bibliografii.