IMPART Alliance's Podcast
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.
IMPART Alliance's Podcast
John Nordine
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 and the challenges he faces due to limited support hours and worker shortages in his region.
Despite these challenges, John remains resilient, expressing hope for a future where direct care workers receive better training and compensation to meet the needs of those they serve. This episode sheds light on the crucial role of direct care and the need for systemic changes to support veterans like John and others in similar circumstances across Michigan.