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.
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Audio Podcast Playlist
Videos
Vail House: Where Compassion Becomes a Calling
Lori Sutton shares her personal journey of supporting her son with autism which later transformed into the foundation of Vail House. Over time, the organization expanded into a nonprofit, providing personalized care and fostering community integration for individuals living with disabilities. In this video, Lori…
Western Michigan Community Lab Partnership
As a result of the collaborative efforts of IMPART Alliance and the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, a new direct care community training lab is in the making. The initiative aims to enhance the skills and confidence of direct care workers, ensuring high-quality…
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…
