Direct Care Workers Conference
Join us for four days of connection, celebration, and empowerment at this important event honoring the Direct Care Workers of Michigan.
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Rest Easy — We’ve Got a Room to Make Attending Easier
We’re offering a limited number of cost-free hotel rooms at the DoubleTree Hotel for direct care workers traveling from outside the Greater Lansing area. Rooms are first-come, first-served and available while supplies last.
Create Your Own Schedule
Can’t make it to the whole conference? Whether you join us for a single day or stay the whole time, we’re glad to have you.
Program Sneak Peek
Join Us for a Warm Welcome
We’ll kick things off on Sunday, Sept. 28, with a welcome reception for direct care workers, IMPART staff, and special guests.
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as you network with fellow attendees, build or strengthen your direct care community, and set the tone for the days ahead. The evening will also feature a special presentation from Sam Demma; you won’t want to miss it!
Keynote Presentation
Be Someone’s Taco: How Direct Care Workers Transform Lives Through Simple Acts of Love
What if you knew that your smallest gesture could be the moment that changes everything for someone in your care? In this moving keynote, Sam Demma shares the inspiring story behind “Be Someone’s Taco”, a philosophy that celebrates the extraordinary power of everyday caregivers like you. Through personal stories and practical insights, Sam reveals how your daily acts of kindness create ripple effects that transform lives. Perfect for Michigan’s dedicated Direct Care Workers, this empowering performance will help you recognize the profound impact you make every single day and feel deeply celebrated for the essential role you play in our communities. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and leave feeling renewed in your purpose. You are someone’s taco every day— discover how your compassion creates lasting change, one caring moment at a time.
Sam Demma Keynote and Reception Performer
Create Your Butterfly And have it featured in our exhibit!
A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden is a statewide, immersive, traveling public art project designed to honor Michigan’s 165,000+ Direct Care Workers. Co-created by IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, this installation is made of hand-crafted butterflies and botanicals to spotlight the importance of mental health awareness, resilience, and joy. Zahrah Resh, the artist in residence behind the garden, hopes to use art to promote wellbeing, healing, and education, while helping people in the process.
Immerse Yourself in Discussions That Matter, and Inspire.
- Workforce Development and Training
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Culture of Gentleness Initiatives
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Policy and Advocacy
- Leadership and Career Pathways
Full program coming soon!
Stay tuned for the complete lineup of sessions, speakers, and special events.
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This project has been made possible through a grant awarded to IMPART Alliance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
