Our
History
History of Adult Community Training
Adult Community Training (ACT) was originally incorporated as Loudon County Adult Activity Center (LCAAC) on September 29, 1975 by a group of parents for the purpose of providing adult day care.
1976
1976
The Beginning
Adult day care services began for 20 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a donated part of the old Loudon Hospital. In July of 1976, the agency moved to a donated location previously known as the old Browder School. Classroom settings were utilized to teach cognitive development, sensory motor training, physical education, and pre-vocational training. The total number of employees at this time was 5 full-time and 1 part-time staff.
2022
2022
2022
Accomplishing Our Mission
ACT now provides services to nearly 100 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have 22 residential homes including 10 Companion Model homes, 5 Family Model homes, 3 Shift-Supported Living Homes, 1 Residential Habilitation, 3 Medical homes, and 2 (PA) Personal Assistance homes. We also provide Employment services and Vocational Rehabilitation supports.
Achievements and Accreditations
ACT is licensed by: the Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
ECF Choices- Preferred Provider Agency.
Employment First Agency
Accreditation through the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) provides human service organizations and systems a proven framework for quality monitoring and enhancement.