Videos and Podcasts
A major shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) in Michigan threatens the delivery of long-term, home, and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Join us to hear conversations with DCWs, partners, experts, and key stakeholders working to help Michigan build a strong direct care workforce through advocacy, training, and sustainable career development initiatives.
Each episode contains powerful information, testimonials, and updates on current developments within the workforce.
Audio Podcast Playlist
Videos
Dr. Clare Luz Podcast
On this month’s podcast episode, we are joined by IMPART Alliance’s director, Clare Luz, Ph.D. Clare shares her journey from being a direct care worker until co-founding IMPART Alliance as well as exciting developments in the organization such as the mini-grant request for proposals and other achievements…
Caregiver Incentive Project
This video highlights the partnership between the Caregiver Incentive Project (CIP) and IMPART Alliance, united to strengthen Michigan's direct care network. Together, CIP and IMPART Alliance are addressing the state’s growing need for direct care workers by creating meaningful incentives, providing support, and career-building opportunities…
John Nordine Podcast
In this episode of the IMPART Alliance podcast, U.S. Air Force veteran and Detroit Lions fan, John Nordine, shares his life-changing journey with spinal cerebellar ataxia, which has significantly impacted his mobility. John highlights the essential role of direct care workers in his daily life…