A Closer Look at Frontline Initiative

Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 29m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (2)

Since Jun 2023

Latest Episode May 2026

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Semi-Annually

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About This Podcast

Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In “A Closer Look,” we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative." Produced by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, "Frontline Initiative" is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z.umn.edu/FrontlineInitiative

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Recent Episodes

S1E12 Episode 12: Exactly When He Wanted: David Liscomb’s Path to a Fulfilling Retirement

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Planning for retirement isn’t something often done by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), but David Liscomb isn’t like most people. As he was approaching retirement he made…

S1E11 Episode 11: Dupree Edwards talks about the DSP who wouldn't give up on him.

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Dupree once struggled with tasks like cooking, cleaning, and daily living skills. He felt DSPs gave up on him, but things started to get better when Miss Gail came into the picture. She taught Dupree…

S1E10 Episode 10: Tammy Murner at Black Hills Works

Nov 16, 2024 32m Transcript

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S1E9 Episode 9: Larry Williams, Anthony Grindstaff and Susan Arwood on Enabling Technology

Nov 16, 2024 24m Transcript

DSP Anthony Grindstaff, Larry Williams, and Susan Arwood share how enabling technology has changed Larry’s life for the better and how a visit from the Tennessee Governor’s wife, Maria Lee, provided…

S1E7 Episode 7: Nick Smith is Seeing the Possibilities

Oct 30, 2024 29m Transcript

Nic is a master of looking past the barrier and seeing the possibilities. As a seasoned DSP he has developed the skills of really listening to what the people he supports are saying, and working with…

S1E8 Episode 8: Nick Smith on DSP Advocating for themselves and Voting

Oct 30, 2024 39m Transcript

As DSP we are accustomed to speaking up for the wants and needs of the people we support. Nic shares his story of speaking up for himself and all DSPs on a national stage. Nicholas Smith has been a…

S1E6 Episode 6: Guest: Amy Hewitt "No one is better at telling your story than you are."

Mar 29, 2024 28m Transcript

Our guest is Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., director of the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota.Amy explains that as direct support professionals, you have to fight for what you…

S1E5 Episode 5: Advocating for Yourself with Megan Russell

Feb 23, 2024 30m Transcript

Megan Russell has supported Jay as a direct support professional (DSP) for the past 10 years. In this episode, Megan talks about her experience at the NADSP Advocacy Symposium where she learned the…

S1E4 Episode 4: Michelle Murphy on Becoming an Interviewer

Jan 05, 2024 32m Transcript

Michelle Murphy left the corporate world 19 years ago and became a direct support professional (DSP) when her sister strongly suggested she come to work with her at her workshop job. Michelle is now…

S1E3 Episode 3: Zoe Korengold from Lionsgate Academy in Shoreview, Minnesota on supporting students' psychological health and wellness

Jul 31, 2023 28m Transcript

Two-time Frontline Initiative author Zoe Korengold, who is on the support response team (SRT) at Lionsgate Academy, reflects on how they handle situations with students who are experiencing big…

S1E2 Episode 2: Host Chet Tschetter talks with LeAnn Bieber about healthcare person-centered profiles

Jul 06, 2023 18m Transcript

Frontline Initiative author LeAnn Bieber talks about how using tools such as a Health Care Person-Centered Profile and a one-page description can make a positive difference in how a medical…

S1E1 Episode 1: Introduction to A Closer Look

Jun 01, 2023 0m Transcript

Host Chet Tschetter discusses what “A Closer Look” is and what the listeners can expect. In this podcast, we will talk with the authors of recent issues of Frontline Initiative and really dig in and…

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