Teaching the Autism Community Trades
WE BUILD, ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER, EDUCATE + EMPLOY. WE ARE TACT.
The Mission of TACT is to encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through education and employment in the skilled trades.
Our Core Values are essential to our identity: inclusion, integrity, respect, grace, discipline, and empowerment.
HOT NEWS
Danny Combs, Founder of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) and father of an autistic child, explains the common misunderstandings of autism.
“TACT is truly a gift for our son. We are so very grateful for the training it is providing him, and the self-confidence he is developing.”
Celebrating the Impact of Innovative Nonprofits
Started in 2009, the Classy Awards recognize nonprofits for their unique approaches and impact on our world.
TACT is one of 10 groundbreaking nonprofits, selected by the Leadership Council.
Neurodiversity in the Workforce:
Kevin Webb Of Mitsubishi Electric US On Why It’s Important To Include Neurodiverse Employees & How To Make Your Workplace More Neuro-Inclusive.
“I met Lucas in the parking lot of TACT’s new facility — he has the hood propped open on his older Ford Explorer, and is tinkering with something…”
“Musician turned veteran works to uplift people with autism”
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) awards T.A.C.T. a $200,000 grant!
Rocky Mountain PBS Interviews TACT!
9 News Denver interviews Danny Combs about TACT.
TACT is awarded a $100,000 grant from CDOT’s Zero Emission Vehicle Workforce Development & E-Mobility Education and Awareness Grants.
TACT awarded a $40,000 grant from Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International®, and Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation® to host an Inclusion Manufacturing Camp.
Shift Colorado magazine interviews TACT.
Thank you Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric for your Support!
LISTEN to Colorado Public Radio Interviews TACT.
MSU Denver Program guides students with autism to cybersecurity careers.
The RK Foundation sponsors TACT in support of our mission and programs.
“Looking at what the landscape looks like for my son, it just became unacceptable.”
Denver 7 News reports on our new building!
TACT is a 2023 Classy Awards Winner!
Groove Auto Keep Driving Foundation donates for our auto lifts in our new auto-mechanics room!
Another win for the TACT and autism community! In April, you will see these license plate frames on every car at all eight Schomp Automotive dealerships! TACT is very proud to partner with Schomp Automotive to showcase the incredible abilities and talents of the autism community! We can’t wait to spot them all over town.
Make it. Join a workshop today.
“Interests and talents can turn into careers. Developing and nurturing those with autism makes life more fulfilling.” – Dr. Temple Grandin
