TACT TACT is a fully accredited and award-winning 501(c)3 designed to bring trade and technical skills to neurodiverse children and adults.

TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) is a Denver-based nonprofit organization founded to encourage and empower the full spectrum of individuals with autism through skilled trades education and employment. Addressing the needs of the ASD community which experiences a 90% unemployment rate, TACT offers a strengths-based program developed specifically to provide training and create meaningful

employment opportunities that are personally fulfilling to each individual student. For the autism community, TACT creates a future full of purpose and promise. The Autism community is the highest unemployment sector in the US, currently at 90%. TACT’s programs lead to employable jobs + lasting careers that are personally fulfilling and suited to each individual’s strengths. We envision a world where neurodiversity is not only embraced but inherently valued. A world where the full spectrum of the autism community can contribute their talents and gifts and find personal fulfillment.

Just 48 hours away!Do you want to see how TACT fills positions, builds futures, and changes lives?Join us as we celebrat...
05/20/2026

Just 48 hours away!

Do you want to see how TACT fills positions, builds futures, and changes lives?

Join us as we celebrate a year of growth, achievement, and opportunity at TACT.

It looks like TACT students are stepping into industries that once overlooked neurodiverse talent and now cannot ignore the impact they are making.

AutoNation Subaru
Aerotek
Armstrong Steel
Norfolk Iron and Metal & Metal
SJS Millwork
SHE, Software and Hardware Expertise LLC
Trane
Maybe the solution has been here all along.

Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TACT | 2960 S. Umatilla Street, Englewood, CO
Games | Food | Ice Cream | Music

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What happens when belief meets opportunity?Lives change.TACT was incredibly honored to welcome the Daniels Fund team for...
05/18/2026

What happens when belief meets opportunity?

Lives change.

TACT was incredibly honored to welcome the Daniels Fund team for a tour of TACT and to share the continued growth, vision, and impact being created through hands-on education and workforce development for the neurodiverse community.

This relationship, built over more than many years through the leadership of Becky Mershon, VP Programs, Operations & Interim President, TACT and Kevin Tarrant, Board Chair, has been rooted in something far greater than funding. It has been built on belief.

Belief from Hanna Skandera, President & CEO, and the entire Daniels Fund team that individuals deserve not just support, but a hand-up, the opportunity to improve their lives, discover purpose, and eventually help others along the way.

That belief helped make the TACT Carbondale location possible, expanding opportunities for hands-on learning, workforce training, and meaningful futures for students and families.

At TACT, we often say that when someone believes in a student, confidence begins to grow. When a community believes in a mission, futures begin to change.

Tomorrow’s workforce at TACT is being built today, by minds the world once overlooked.We are honored to be featured on p...
05/15/2026

Tomorrow’s workforce at TACT is being built today, by minds the world once overlooked.

We are honored to be featured on page 16 of Crane Hub Magazine | March 2026 | Issue 3 | Volume 2. READ MORE: https://cranehubmagazine.cranehubglobal.com/books/jvjf/ =1

TACT is excited to explore a powerful collaboration with BedRock Technology and their innovative OverWatch system, connecting advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and real-world career pathways for neurodiverse students.

With proprietary targeting software, a physics-driven damping system, and a 30x HD optical camera, OverWatch brings precision, safety, accountability, and innovation to the skilled trades industry.

What excites TACT most is the opportunity for our students to be part of the future of manufacturing, technology, safety systems, and hands-on innovation.

We are especially grateful to Wade Bradshaw and Phillip Walker of BedRock Technology for their leadership, vision, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for the next-generation workforce.

The future workforce is not coming.
It’s already here.

Do you want to see how TACT fills positions and builds futures?Family and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate...
05/13/2026

Do you want to see how TACT fills positions and builds futures?

Family and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate a year filled with growth, hard work, achievements, and unforgettable moments.
This is more than an end-of-year party — it is a chance to honor our students, staff, families, and the incredible TACT community that makes this place so special.

Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Games/Food/Ice Cream/Music
2960 S. Umatilla Street, Englewood, CO 80110

Come celebrate the progress, joy, and community we have built together.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Today, we celebrate the hearts behind every milestone, the mothers.The ones who never stop believing.The ones who comfor...
05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the hearts behind every milestone, the mothers.

The ones who never stop believing.
The ones who comfort through the hard days, cheer through the victories, and love with endless strength and grace.

The ones who see light and possibility in their children long before the world can.

To every mom, grandmother, caregiver, and mother figure in our community, thank you for the countless ways you show up with love, even when no one is watching.

Your love leaves a lasting impact.

WHY TEACH, TACT WILL TELL YOU.This week, we celebrate our teachers, from Englewood to Carbondale, TACT. Thank you.To our...
05/07/2026

WHY TEACH, TACT WILL TELL YOU.

This week, we celebrate our teachers, from Englewood to Carbondale, TACT. Thank you.

To our incredible instructors and educators, the impact you make is not limited to a classroom or a single moment. It lives in every student you empower, every skill you teach, and every future you help build.

What you give our students goes far beyond knowledge, it is confidence, purpose, and belief in what’s possible.

Your work is not just for one week. It is felt every single day, all year long.

You don’t just teach trades.
You don’t just guide students.
You change lives.

At TACT, you are not just teachers. You are the game changers.

Thank you for everything you do.

05/06/2026
What do you know about Charles Schwab?At TACT, we see something much deeper.We see people who show up with heart.We see ...
05/05/2026

What do you know about Charles Schwab?

At TACT, we see something much deeper.

We see people who show up with heart.
We see leaders who believe in service.
We see a team that continues to invest in our students, our mission, and our future.

Last week marked our 5th year welcoming the Charles Schwab team to TACT. More than 20 employees gave their time to clean, organize, and plant flowers, helping make TACT even more welcoming for our students and families.

A heartfelt thank you to Jennifer Alabiso for leading with purpose and a smile, and a special thank you to Erin Amerlan for your support and heart for this work.
Your kindness goes far beyond one volunteer day.

This is community. This is service. This is what building futures looks like.

On the final day of Autism Acceptance Month… something powerful began.We didn't just open a new location in Carbondale, ...
05/01/2026

On the final day of Autism Acceptance Month… something powerful began.

We didn't just open a new location in Carbondale, Colorado.
We opened doors.
We opened pathways.
We opened futures.

TACT’s Grand Opening represents more than a building, it represents a belief.

A belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to build a meaningful career through hands-on trade education.

What made today even more special?
The smiles. The pride. The sense of possibility.
This is not the end of a month.
This is the beginning of something much bigger.

The first of many.
Because when we move from awareness to acceptance, and into action, lives change.

Welcome to TACT Carbondale. Let’s build the future together.

04/29/2026

What a Day. What a Community. What an Impact.

To everyone who showed up, supported, and believed in TACT’s Classic Car Show & Resource Fair, THANK YOU.

From our incredible vendors who created meaningful connections…
To our passionate car show participants who brought energy, pride, and craftsmanship…
To our amazing families and students, you are the heart of everything we do…

And a very special thank you to our sponsors:
Stevinson Chevrolet, the Colorado Corvette Club, and Encore Electric, your support made this day possible. Also, the BBQ Pitmaster; BOB who cooked for everyone!

This wasn’t just an event.
It was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with purpose.
Connections were made
Futures were inspired
Opportunities were created

Because of YOU, we continue to Encourage. Empower. Educate. Employ.
And the best part?
We’re just getting started.

Huge Shout Out To:
Forester Family Medical Supply, Incamily Medical Supply, Inc | The Shekinah Collective | GYMGUYZ | NeuroDating & Connection
Trailhead Community | Alpha Behavior Strategies | Scoop Abilities LLC | Encore Electric
SPIRIT Club | Pivot Home Health | Horizon Neuropsychological Services | Wonder Years
Learning Differences World | BehaviorSpan | Matia Mobility | Kimel Psychological Services
Inclusion on Purpose | Alora Behavioral Health | Show & Tell | The Living Spectrum
Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce | MTM Transit | Colorado Kids Home Care, LLC

The 20th Annual IECRM Summit Awards was more than a celebration. It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a co...
04/28/2026

The 20th Annual IECRM Summit Awards was more than a celebration. It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with heart, purpose, and belief in the future of our students.

Because of your generosity and support of the IECRM Emerging Leaders 14.0, over $17,000 was raised for TACT that night.

That support means more than words can express. It helps TACT continue to empower neurodivergent young adults through education, hands-on training, and pathways to meaningful employment in the skilled trades.

Thank you to IECRM Emerging Leaders, and every sponsor, supporter, and advocate who made this evening and the fundraiser so meaningful.

“Just like the wires and networks you build every day, your support powers something greater, a future where TACT students are connected to opportunity, energized by purpose, and driven to succeed.”

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2960 S. Umatilla Street
Englewood, CO
80110

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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