News

Black Lives Matter

June 11th, 2020

For decades, African-Americans have been fighting against the oppression. Black Lives Matter is an international human rights movement, originating from within the African-American community, which campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people. The black Lives Matter movement began as a hashtag (#BlackLivesMatter) after George Zimmerman was acquitted in the shooting death of Trayvon

Read More

A Day in the Life of a Community Living DSP

February 19th, 2020

The direct support workforce is and has been in crisis. People with disabilities have individual and unique needs and abilities just like everyone else. To live a healthy and meaningful life, they depend on the services carried out by Direct Support Professionals. Although many people have a good idea of what a DSP is and

Read More

Day Services has Team Leaders!

February 5th, 2020

One of our largest programs is Day Services. Divided into 4 color-coded teams, consisting of about 25 individuals and approximately 5-6 support staff on each team, it was deemed necessary to promote Team Leaders! Due to the workload of our amazing Program Supervisors, they can’t always be in the room at all times. This is

Read More

ACT Expands Services into Northern Boone County

October 16th, 2018

ACT has been developing and expanding the Day Program services into northern Boone County over the last several months. This is the first time ACT will have an offsite location. We sat down with Adam Hays, Program Supervisor for Day Program, to talk about the developments in Centralia. What’s the vision for Centralia? We want

Read More

Crystal Completes Memorial Trip to Graceland

October 16th, 2018

Her family members are huge Elvis Presley fans. Naturally, Crystal has always wanted to visit Graceland. Recent family losses intensified the draw Crystal felt to make her pilgrimage. During a three-month period last year, Crystal lost both her grandmother and younger brother, Jeremy. They would have loved to visit Memphis. When she started receiving services

Read More

Sweet, Juicy Watermelon, Fragrant Herbs, and Fuzzy Plants – The Experiences of Veronica’s Sensory Garden

October 10th, 2018

When Elizabeth started working in Veronica’s home, she wanted to find an activity that would be fun for everyone, including herself. Veronica is deaf and blind. That makes fully participating in some activities challenging. During her research, Elizabeth found several ideas, some of which made her chuckle. Skiing, for example, did not make it to

Read More

After Many Years, Heath Visits Family in Clinton, MO

October 10th, 2018

Like many adults, Heath lives in a different region from his family. While he continues to create lasting friendships with his roommates, staff, and peers; Heath was ready to catch up with his relatives again. Heath’s parents passed away in 2002. Since then, Heath has wanted to have a birthday celebration with his aunt and

Read More

Barbi Welcomes an Old Friend

October 10th, 2018

Vicki Schulte, Program Manager for Community Living, got a call from her sister. She’d found an apparently healthy lost dog that didn’t seem to have an owner. “Do you want to adopt?” she asked. Barbi was very excited to get a “doggie” when Vicki discussed it with her. They waited five days without any response

Read More

DSP Spotlight – Zina Horn

September 15th, 2018

We’re celebrating DSP Week by spotlighting some of our compassionate and hard-working Direct Support Professionals and Career Specialists. They’re the heart of our industry. Because of their dedication, we’re able to help hundreds of individuals with disabilities live fulfilling lives in central Missouri. Today we talked with Zina Horn, DSP for Day Program.  How long have

Read More

DSP Spotlight – Pam Adams

September 14th, 2018

We’re celebrating DSP Week by spotlighting some of our compassionate and hard-working Direct Support Professionals and Career Specialists. They’re the heart of our industry. Because of their dedication, we’re able to help hundreds of individuals with disabilities live fulfilling lives in central Missouri. Today we talked with Pam Adams, DSP for Community Living. How long have

Read More