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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.

1976

1980

1980

1980

Our First Residents

LCAAC opened its first group home with 8 residents. Additional day and residential staff were hired at the time.

1984

1984

Continuing to Grow

The day program began providing sheltered workshop services in addition to self-help classes for 8 individuals. In 1985 and 1987 two 8-person homes were opened to provide residential supports.

1984

1987

1987

1987

Updating Our Name

LCAAC name was changed to Adult Community Training on April 3, 1987.

1991

1991

New Buildings

ACT built an apartment complex, which included 4 apartments that housed 2 people in each.

1991

1996

1996

1996

More Support

As part of ACT’s effort to provide community inclusion for those supported, the sheltered workshop was closed and community jobs and supports began for more than 90 individuals receiving services.

2017

2017

More Choices for Residents

ACT started providing Employment and Community First (ECF) Choices and Choices services.

2017

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.

2025

2025

2025

Celebrating 50 Years

In 2025, Adult Community Training proudly celebrated 50 years of providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1975, ACT has continued to grow and evolve while remaining committed to facilitating equality, promoting independence, and helping the people we support live meaningful lives in their communities. Staff, people supported, families, friends, and community partners came together to celebrate this important milestone and the many lives touched throughout ACT’s history.

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.