Category Archives: ACT Works
David W. Ready to Transition
The ACT Works Program is designed to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work in a positive and supportive environment. However, the goal of ACT Works is not to be the end stop for employment, but rather to serve … Continue reading
Mike C. a big help in the warehouse
Here at ACT, we believe that it is important to provide all individuals with the same kinds of opportunities that any one of us would expect to experience, which includes living and working in a community where we belong. The … Continue reading
ACT Works Employees Medal in Regional Basketball Tournament
ACT Works is proud to acknowledge and congratulate five employees for their participation in the Special Olympics Central Area basketball tournament held January 5th at the MU Student Rec Complex in Columbia. Michael S., Josh, and Michael C. each competed … Continue reading
ACT Kicks Off Three Year Youth Initiative to Improve Transition From School to Work
Nationwide, data show that 19% of people with developmental disabilities work in a community setting, at or above minimum wage. Missouri, according to the 2011 ICI State Report, lags behind the national average at only 7 percent. This statistic represents people, individuals who aren’t working, … Continue reading
ACT Works Honors Four Workers for Decades of Service
Later this week at the annual employee Holiday party, ACT Works will acknowledge four workers for their tremendous longevity on the job in ACT’s Recycling Services. They currently recycle CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes. They have all worked on different jobs … Continue reading
Co-Workers Without Labels
One of our goals in ACT Works is assisting workers with disabilities to develop all of the skills they need for community-based employment. We want the work environment in our recycling operations to be as much like a typical work … Continue reading
How to Donate Recyclable Media to ACT
It seems like everyone wants to know, “How do I donate my media to ACT?” Here’s how: Check your media. We recycle CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and the storage cases for these disks and tapes. (Contrary to some mis-information out … Continue reading
New Staff Positions in ACT Works Signal New Approach, New Business Environment
“We want the working environment here to more closely mirror the one individuals experience when they work in the community,” said John Savage, ACT Works Director. Preparing individuals better to work in the community–that’s the reason ACT Works has added … Continue reading
Disassembler Eliminates Bottleneck and Creates Opportunities in ACT Works
A project that’s been in the making for over 3 years has finally come to fruition. ACT Works now has the VHS tape dis-assembly machine on line and operating every working day. The impact of bringing this industrial machinery on line in … Continue reading
State-Wide Special Olympics Bowling Victors, Kelly, Seth & Laurie
The start of the 2012 Olympic Games in London is just around the corner. It’s amazing to see the excitement and anticipation build as the Games near. To add to the excitement, two individuals from ACT Community Living and one … Continue reading
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