Category Archives: Community Living
Special Olympics Nets Awards, Rewards
The ACT Community Living Program is dedicated to providing assistance to individuals in order to pursue daily activities that lead towards growth and overall happiness. For many, participating in the Special Olympics is a fulfilling activity that provides not only … Continue reading
Mataio makes strides in our BDS program
One of the many services that ACT provides to individuals in our community is Behavioral Development Services (BDS). This program emphasizes Positive Behavior Support to assist individuals and families to increase positive interactions and relationships with others while decreasing negative … Continue reading
Terri Kruger, Don Lafferty & Mark Hassemer Honored for Years of Service with ACT
ACT and the people we serve have benefited over the years from the work of people–dedicated employees who have worked tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities in our community have more opportunities. At the year-end holiday party in December … Continue reading
Holiday Highlights from the ACT Community Living Houses and Apartments
People make the holidays special by what they do and how they do it. We take time to be close in a special way to family and dear friends. We participate in the spirit of giving and generosity by contributing … Continue reading
Community Living’s New Team, New Nurse, New Roles
Earlier this year Community Living staff and services were divided into three teams; up from the two teams that were already in place. The teams are headed by Program Managers Carrie Griffith, Tricia Mumma, and Terri Kruger. At that time, … Continue reading
Entrepreneur Amanda Expands Her Business to ACT
ACT’s Community Living Building has a new vending machine that is a part of a growing business. Amanda, who already operates and maintains four candy vending machines in Columbia, expressed her desire to expand her fleet of machines and venture … Continue reading
ACT Community Living Welcomes Nicole Thomason, Behavior Consultant
“He has no limitations. He can do what he wants.” That’s what one mom said about her son who, once unable to write, is now writing his name, writing phrases, and expressing an emerging artistic talent through his drawings. Nicole … Continue reading
ACT’s Community Living Program Welcomes New Program Manager, Tricia Mumma
Congratulations to Tricia Mumma on her new role as Program Manager. She started her new job on August 20th. She’s been an ACT employee for five years, the entire time as a Program Supervisor. Before coming to ACT, Tricia worked … Continue reading
A New Apartment Means New Opportunities for Amanda
We are so excited for Amanda. Since April, she’s been living in her own apartment! Her new apartment is a unit with other friends that receive around-the-clock supports when needed from ACT Community Living staff. That means she can be … Continue reading
ACT Community Living Staff, Larry Barnette & Larry Collins, Deployed
Not only do ACT staff support individuals in our community with disabilities, they bravely serve our entire country. Earlier this year, two employees in the Community Living Program, Master Sergeant Larry Barnette (Army Reserve) and Specialist Larry Collins (Army National … Continue reading
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